ISC Process Safety Management 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How many elements does OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard (29 CFR 1910.119) contain?
- 10
- 12
- 14 (Correct answer)
- 16
Correct answer: 14
OSHA's PSM standard contains 14 elements, ranging from employee participation and process safety information to compliance audits and trade secrets.
Question 2: Which OSHA regulation specifically governs Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals?
- 29 CFR 1910.119 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.1200
- 29 CFR 1910.147
- 29 CFR 1926.64
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.119
29 CFR 1910.119 is the OSHA standard that establishes PSM requirements for highly hazardous chemicals to prevent catastrophic releases.
Question 3: Under OSHA PSM, how frequently must compliance audits of the covered process be conducted?
- Annually
- Every 2 years
- Every 3 years (Correct answer)
- Every 5 years
Correct answer: Every 3 years
OSHA PSM (1910.119(o)(1)) requires employers to certify that they have evaluated compliance with the standard at least every three years.
Question 4: Under OSHA PSM, a Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) must be revalidated at least every:
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 5 years (Correct answer)
- 7 years
Correct answer: 5 years
Per 1910.119(e)(6), the PHA must be updated and revalidated by a team with appropriate expertise at least every five years.
Question 5: Which PSM element specifically requires employers to develop and implement written procedures for safely conducting activities within the covered process?
- Process Safety Information
- Operating Procedures (Correct answer)
- Employee Participation
- Mechanical Integrity
Correct answer: Operating Procedures
The Operating Procedures element requires written procedures addressing steps for each operating phase, operating limits, and safety and health considerations.
Question 6: Under PSM, a Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) is required before:
- Conducting a compliance audit
- Introducing a highly hazardous chemical to a modified or new process (Correct answer)
- Training new employees on covered processes
- Issuing a routine hot work permit
Correct answer: Introducing a highly hazardous chemical to a modified or new process
A PSSR must be performed before introducing a highly hazardous chemical to a new or modified process to confirm safety, procedures, and training are in place.
Question 7: To comply with the Employee Participation element of OSHA PSM, an employer must at minimum:
- Post chemical safety notices in break rooms
- Consult with employees and their representatives on the conduct and development of PHAs (Correct answer)
- Provide annual safety performance bonuses
- Assign a safety monitor to each production shift
Correct answer: Consult with employees and their representatives on the conduct and development of PHAs
1910.119(c) requires employers to develop a written plan of action regarding employee participation and to consult employees on PSM activities including PHAs.
ISC Process Safety Management 1
How many elements does OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard (29 CFR 1910.119) contain?