Can a facility alter its highly hazardous chemical storage practices to avoid PSM?

Yes. When OSHA enacted the PSM requirement, it did so in an effort to eliminate or minimize catastrophic incidents involving highly hazardous chemicals. PSM programs are risk reduction strategies. When implemented correctly, reducing storage inventories of highly hazardous chemicals and isolating stored quantities in distinct facility areas are acceptable risk reduction strategies. Employers at storage...

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