Process Safety ManagementINTRODUCTION TO PROCESS

SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Objectives• Definition• Plan components• Compliance

Introduction to Process Safety Management• Definition – PSM is a regulation• Stated in OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.119• Focused on preventing release of highly hazardouschemicals – Does not apply to• Retail facilities• Oil or gas well drilling or servicing operations• Normally unoccupied remote facilities• Hydrocarbon fuels used solely for workplace fuel• Stored flammable liquids – Not connected to a process – Below boiling point without refrigeration or chilling

Introduction to Process Safety Management

Plan Components• Employee participation• Process safetyinformation• Process hazard analysis• Operating procedures• Contractors• Pre-startup safety review• Mechanical integrity

• Hot work permits• Management of change• Incident investigation• Emergency planning andresponse• Compliance audits• Trade secrets

Introduction to Process Safety Management

Compliance – Employee participation• Employers are to consult with employees about hazards• Employers are to train and inform employees of hazards – Employers must meet requirements for each plan component – Audits• Used to verify compliance• Includes evaluation of PSM system and field inspections

EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANS

Objectives

• Common variations

• Evacuation

• Role of contractors

Emergency Response Plans

• Common variations – Details of plans vary considerably – Hazards are often unique to a facility – Alarm and activation systems vary – Know how to get help

Emergency Response Plans• Evacuation – Know evacuation routes – Know assembly points – Keep wind direction in mind at all times• Move crosswind and the upwind – Evacuation from offshore may require special equipment – Shelter-in-place• Don emergency PPE• Go to closest safe haven• Check in for accountability• Stay there until notified to leave

Emergency Response Plans• Role of contractors – Assist only if you have proper training – Do not jeopardize your personal safety – Know if you have specific duties• Use of special PPE• Activation or shutdown of equipment

PERSONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE

PLAN

Objectives• Mental emergency plan• Incident response

Personal Emergency Response Plan

• Mental emergency plan– Before you begin work in a new area, locatethe nearest:• Fire extinguisher• Eyewash station• Emergency exit• Emergency shower• Unless you have been assigned specialduties your primary responsibility is selfrescue!

Personal Emergency Response Plan• Incident response – Know how to respond to• Catastrophic events• Minor first aid events – Make a plan for your home

Walking Working SurfacesINTRODUCTION

Objectives• Housekeeping• General requirements• Types of equipment

Introduction• Types of equipment – Ladders• Used to access elevated or lower areas• Can be portable or fixed• Compose of side rails and rungs with no riser – Scaffolding• Primarily designed as work platforms• Must be properly designed• Must be inspected by qualified person – Stairways• Primarily used to access higher or lower levels of a structure• Composed of steps, landings, risers and handrails

Walking Working Surfaces

LADDERS

Objectives• Before using a ladder• Safety precautions• Extension ladders• Fixed ladders• Job-made ladders

Ladders• Before using a ladder– Select the Appropriate Equipment• Self-supporting• Non-supporting– Inspect Before Using• Footing• Rungs or steps• Side rails• Hinges• Spreaders– Know rules for safe use

Ladders

• Safety precautions – Get permission to perform elevated work – Wear appropriate clothing and footwear– Ensure hands are free, no tools andequipment – Use fall protection, if required – Properly secure tools – Place ladder on a firm, level surface – Never use metal ladders with electrical hazards

Ladders• Extension Ladder Safety – Clear the Work Area – Firm, Level Footing – Extend 3 Feet Past Upper Landing– Sturdy Upper Support – Slope 4:1 – Assistant to Stabilize Ladder – Tie Off Ladder – Don’t Overreach – Only One Person at a Time on Ladder

Ladders• Fixed Ladders – Used where workers frequently visit – Designed to OSHA specifications• > 25 feet high must have fall protection devices or cage• Rest platforms required every 30 feet – Before climbing a fixed ladder• Perform visual inspection• If damaged – Attach a warning tag – Notify supervisor

Ladders• Job-made ladders – Must conform to OSHA specifications• Ask supervisor – For specification– To inspect for proper construction prior to use

Walking Working Surfaces

SCAFFOLDING

Objectives• Construction• Scaffold components• Inspection• Height restrictions

Scaffolding• Construction – Designed and assembled by qualified personnel – Components must match – no hybrids – Foundation must be firm and level – Risers and braces must be securely fastened – Ladders or stairways must be provided for climbing – If > 4 feet in height, handrails and toeboards required

Scaffolding• Construction (cont’d) – If secured to structure• Must be tied every 30 feet horizontally, 26 feet vertically• Structure must be capable of supporting the load – If structure cannot support the load• Guying may be required• Must be designed by competent engineer

Scaffolding• Scaffolding components – Scaffold planking• Made of scaffold grade material• Covers entire working platform• Forms a smooth, continuous working surface• No gaps that would allow tools or materials to fall through• Extends 6-18 inches past end supports if wooden• Does not extend past end supports if metal planking

Scaffolding• Scaffolding components (cont’d) – Handrails and toeboards• Required when scaffold > 10 feet in height• Must be on all open ends and sides of platform• Must be equipped with top rail and mid-rail• Should use fall arrest system in addition – Tie-off point cannot be part of the scaffold – Toeboards• Prevent kicking loose objects off of platform• Must be at least 4 inches high

Scaffolding• Inspection – Only qualified person can inspect• Looking for damage, deterioration, loose parts – Must be inspected• Before each work shift• After any occurrence that could affect structuralintegrity – Competent person must inspect the scaffoldand scaffold components for visible defects.1926.451(f)(3)

Scaffolding• Height Restrictions – Free standing scaffold• Limited to 4 times smallest base dimension – Registered professional engineers mustdesign• > 125 feet in height for fabricated or tube & coupler• > 60 feet for pole scaffolds• Any scaffold moved with people on them

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