Process Safety Management (PSM)Under the PSM Program, a process hazard analysis (PHA) is required to be conducted, updated and/or revalidated every 5 years.
The PHA should address:
- the hazards of the process
- previous incidents
- engineering and administrative controls
- consequences of failure of these controls
- facility citing
- human factors
- a qualitative evaluation of a range of possibly safety and health effects on all employees in the workplace.
The 5-year interval was chosen to allow time for process safety information (PSI) development and quality PHAs. A PHA must be conducted by someone trained in the appropriate methodology. BP Environmental has extensive experience in this area. Our team of experts is available to assist you. Call 410.745.0919 or 302.629.6505.
Compliance Audits
Under PSM, a compliance audit is required to be conducted at least every 3 years. The purpose of the compliance audit is to verify that the procedures and practices developed under 40 CFR 1910.119 are adequate and are being followed. BPE’s staff has experience in conducting compliance audits under 40 CFR 1910.119. BPE has the capability to provide all personnel to complete an independent audit or BPE can lead your in-house staff in the process of completing an audit. Set up a consultation: 410.745.0919 or 302.629.6505.
Risk Management Program (RMP)
If you have a PSM program at your facility, you also qualify under Risk Management Programs: Accidental Release Prevention Requirements. PSM is regulated by OSHA which covers everything inside your fence line. RMP is regulated by EPA and it is designed to ensure that facilities handling certain hazardous substances take steps to evaluate any OFF site consequences in the event of a release of a highly hazardous chemical. Facilities must document their efforts in a risk management plan (RMP) and share risk and right-to-know information with state and local entities as well as make it available to the public to facilitate discussion about the best ways to reduce risk from chemical accidents. Let BPE assist you in complying with RMP regulations. Please call us at 410.745.0919 or 302.629.6505.