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736 Introduction to Process Safety Management (PSM)
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OSHA Responds

On July 17, 1990, the U.S. Dept. of Labor, OSHA issued 29 CFR 1910.119, Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals, containing requirements for the management of hazards associated with processes using highly hazardous chemicals to help assure safe and healthful workplaces.

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OSHA's PSM standard emphasizes the management of hazards associated with highly hazardous chemicals and establishes a comprehensive management program that integrates technologies, procedures, and management practices.

Since the standard's publication, OSHA has published numerous Letters of Interpretation in response to public inquiries or field office inquiries regarding how some aspect of or terminology in an OSHA standard or regulation is to be interpreted and enforced by the Agency.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

1-5. OSHA's Process Safety Management standard emphasizes the management of hazards associated with _____.