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What is a Standard Operating Procedure?
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are a very important component to maintaining a successful PSM Program. Not only are SOPs necessary for compliance under OSHA 29 CFR OSHA 1910.119 and EPA 40 CFR Part 68 68.52, they are a useful tool to assist in operating processes containing highly hazardous chemicals.
Completing the basic requirements will satisfy the stipulations of OSHA and the EPA, however Industrial Consultants, LLC prides itself in helping your facility exceed those requirements. We are dedicated to going above and beyond the minimum requirements by providing our clients everything they need to be in compliance. Each SOP we develop is tailored specifically to your process and equipment at your facility. In addition to developing comprehensive SOPs, we offer industry leading training to ensure all employees are properly trained over the new procedures put in place and how to operate your new process.
Operating Phases
Operating procedures for PSM facilities and non PSM facilities, such as ammonia refrigeration systems, must contain at least seven different operating phases. These operating phases include:
- Initial Startup
- Normal Operations
- Temporary Operations
- Emergency Shutdown
- Emergency Operations
- Normal Shutdown
- Startup Following a Turnaround
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- 4 Hour First Responder Awareness Level
- 8 Hour First Responder Awareness Level
- 8 Hour First Responder Operations Level
- HAZWOPER 24 Hour
- 40 Hour HAZWOPER
- 8 Hour Emergency Responder Refresher
- 8 Hour Incident Commander
- HAZMAT Documentation Kit
Process Safety Management Program FAQs
01 What is the purpose of process safety management?
The major objective of process safety management (PSM) of highly hazardous
chemicals is to prevent unwanted releases of hazardous chemicals especially into locations that could expose employees and others to serious hazards.