Those that follow my PSM & RMP Citations / Analysis postings most likely have noticed a significant change in the level and depth that EPA and OSHA are conducting their RMP and PSM inspections. They have cited many more RAGAGEP issues and now dig deep into PHA’s and SOP’s than they ever had before. This all came about from the National Compliance Initiative: Reducing Accidental Releases at Industrial and Chemical Facilities…
In FY 2020, the EPA continued efforts that were initiated in the prior cycle. The following are illustrative of the agency’s efforts to reduce risks of accidental release at industrial and chemical facilities.