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736 Introduction to Process Safety Management (PSM)
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A Disastrous Record

Several major disasters involving highly hazardous chemicals drew international attention to the potential for major catastrophes.

Hazardous chemical releases pose a serious threat.

The public record in the U.S. is replete with information concerning many other less notable releases of highly hazardous chemicals.

Hazardous chemical releases continue to pose a significant threat to employees and provide impetus, internationally and nationally, for authorities to develop or consider developing legislation and regulations to eliminate or minimize the potential for such events.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

1-2. What caused an interest in developing OSHA's process safety management regulations?