PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT (PSM) STANDARD            CITATION:    29 CFR 1910.119(m),(n)

Emergency Plan Contents Required

The site emergency action plan must meet the basic requirements of 29 CFR 1910.38(a), as well as procedures for handling small chemical releases.

If a highly hazardous chemical (HHC)^* incident occurs which could result in catastrophic release, the employer must have procedures in place to ensure the incident is investigated within 48 hours. The investigation must be accomplished by a "team" resulting in a "report." Findings "report" to be addressed promptly, documenting corrections made, and "report" and follow-up retained for five years.                ^* See Appendix A of 19 CFR 1910.119 for lists of HHCs.

Training                        

CITATION:      29 CFR 1910.119(q)(m),(n)

SCOPE OF TRAINING: 

Each employee involved in a Highly Hazardous Chemical (HHC)^* process shall be trained on the overall process and operating procedures as well as the following:

• Specific safety and health hazards

• Emergency operations, including shutdown

• Safe work practices

Training documentation must include date of training, and means to verify comprehension by student.

TRAINING FREQUENCY:   Refreseher training is to be provided at least every three years, more if necessary to assure understanding.

TIME LEVEL OF TRAINING:    Not Specified

For a consulting proposal (Writing Emergency Plan or Training), call John Wiemhoff at:

JRW Environmental Consulting, Inc., 990 Ponderosa Lane, Barrington, IL  60010     Phone: (847) 705 7781                                   e-mail: jwiemhoff@jrwenviro.com               Web Site: http//www.jrwenviro.com

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