Compliance Policy for Emergency Action Plans and Fire Prevention Plans
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PSM Covered Chemical Facilities National Emphasis Program
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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.
RAGAGEP in Process Safety Management Enforcement
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
May 11, 2016
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THOMAS M. GALASSI, Director
Directorate of Enforcement Programs
Citations which were issued to Heinz, U.S.A.
NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
November 25, 1996
Douglas J. Kalinowski, CIH, Chief
Department of Consumer & Industry Services
Bureau of Safety and Regulation
Division of Occupational Safety and Health
3423 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
P.O. Box 30195
Lansing, Michigan 48909
Dear Mr. Kalinowski:
HHCs as it applies to storing of flammable liquids.
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
June 24, 1992
Mr. Robert L. Hoskinson Manager,
Safety, Health and Environmental Affairs
GenCorp Automotive
350 Springside Drive
Akron, Ohio 44333-2475
Dear Mr. Hoskinson:
Thank you for your letter of May 12, addressed to Acting Assistant Secretary Dorothy L. Strunk, requesting a clarification of the intent of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) standard for Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals (1910.119).
Clarification of "laboratory" and "process" relative to process safety management standard.
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
June 24, 1992
Kathleen A. Reamv
Head Department of Government Relations
and Science Policy
American Chemical Society
1155 Sixteenth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
Dear Ms. Ream:
This is in response to your letter of April 29 to Mr. James F. Foster, Director of the Office of Information in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Your letter was forwarded to the Directorate of Compliance Programs for response.
Storage of flammable liquids and the PSM.
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
Muriatic acid not subject to Process Safety Management standard.
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
June 24, 1992
Mr. Frank R. Samartinov
Process Safety Engineer
Hoechst Celanese
P.O. Box 4,
Highway 70 West
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
Dear Mr. Samartino:
This is in response to your May 11 letter, requesting written confirmation that the Final Rule on Process Safety Management (PSM) of Highly Hazardous Chemicals published in Volume 57, Number 35 of the Federal Register on Monday, February 24, 1992 does not apply to muriatic (32% HCL) acid.
Various questions on OSHA standards
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
September 1, 1992
Ms. Deborah M. Atwood
American Meat Institute
P.O. Box 3556
Washington, D.C. 20007
Dear Ms. Atwood:
Ceramic firing utilizing propane in amounts exceeding 10,000 pounds not subject to process safety management standard.
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
August 28, 1992
Mr. Charles G. Marvin, Chairman
c/o The Refractories Institute
500 Wood Street, Suite 326
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Dear Mr. Marvin: