Oregon OSHA has published their PSM NEP which focuses on processes with Ammonia, Chlorine, and Formaldehyde. The NEP also EXEMPTS VPP sites from any inspections under their Emphasis Program. To make the most effective use of its limited resources, OR-OSHA will use annual data gathered by the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Hazardous Substance Information System (HSIS) to generate PSM inspection scheduling lists. The most current HSIS database will be sorted to generate a list of all employers who reported having chemicals stored at their facilities in excess of the PSM Threshold Quantities (PSM-TQ). The majority of PSM employers have threshold quantities of ammonia, chlorine, or formaldehyde. Oregon OSHA will divide the list into four groups:
- ammonia,
- chlorine,
- formaldehyde, and
- miscellaneous.
Each of these lists will be randomized and ranked. The lists will generally be completed in order or for best use of available resources. Lists will be updated when deemed necessary, but at least every three years. (See deletion criteria, below).
NOTE: The current list is extended for use until September 30, 2016.
A. Deletion Criteria.
An establishment will be deleted from the list if it is one of the following:
- Has received a substantially complete systems safety inspection or PSM inspection within the current or the preceding five calendar years.
- Is included in a corporate settlement agreement requiring appropriate management systems for process safety.
- Is a VPP participant.
- Is a corporate office/headquarters and is not engaged in actual production or physical research operations.
- Is not covered because of exclusions in the PSM standard.
- Has been the subject of a PSM-related inspection (complaint or referral) in the preceding year during which PSM programs were screened and a referral for a PSM inspection was not made.
NOTE: Determination for deletion will initially be made at the central office when the list is prepared or subsequently at the field office when based on local knowledge (for example, recent inspections or field office screening).
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