2011 Spring Meeting & 7th Global Congress on Process Safety

(104a) An Update on OSHA's PSM National Emphasis Programs

Authors

Long, L. - Presenter, U.S. DOL - OSHA
Lay, J. - Presenter, U.S. DOL-OSHA


Since 2007, OSHA has initiated two major National Emphasis Programs (NEPs) in process safety. The Petroleum Refinery Process Safety Management NEP (Refinery NEP) was effective on June 7, 2007; the PSM Covered Chemical Facilities NEP (Chemical NEP) was effective on July 27, 2009. This presentation will provide an update on the findings of these NEPs, including specific items cited and challenges presented.