Did you ever think about the information collection requirements in the PSM Standard?

The major information collection requirements of the PSM Standard include:

  • consulting with workers and their representatives on and providing them access to process hazard analyses and the development of other elements of the standard;
  • developing a written action plan for implementing employee participation in process hazard analyses and other elements of the standard;
  • completing a compilation of written process safety information;
  • performing a process hazard analysis;
  • documenting actions are taken to resolve process hazard analysis team findings and recommendations;
  • updating, revalidating and retaining the process hazard analysis;
  • developing and implementing written operating procedures that are accessible to workers;
  • reviewing operating procedures as often as necessary and certifying the procedures annually;
  • developing and implementing safe work practices;
  • preparing training records; informing contract employers of known hazards and pertinent provisions of the emergency action plan;
  • maintaining a contract worker injury and illness log;
  • establishing written procedures to maintain the integrity of and document inspections and tests of process equipment;
  • providing information on permits issued for hot work operations;
  • establishing and implementing written procedures to manage process changes;
  • preparing reports at the conclusion of incident investigations, documenting resolutions and corrective measures, and reviewing the reports with affected personnel;
  • establishing and implementing an emergency action plan;
  • developing a compliance audit report and certifying compliance; and
  • disclosing information necessary to comply with the Standard to persons responsible for compiling process safety information.

Source: https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=FEDERAL_REGISTER&p_id=27209

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