A New Updated PSM and Emergency Response Laws on the Horizon
New PSM law maybe in fruition. Updated PSM and Emergency Response laws may be coming sooner than later. Since 2016, there has not been much movement on the proposed new OSHA PSM law, and it looks like this is about to quickly change. If you remember back both OSHA and EPA were required under the executive order 13650 from to update the PSM/RMP standards to reflect current needs. EPA was quick to make proposed law changes and update them even though when have seen a part reversal of 40CFR68 requirements.
As we wait and see, what will OSHA propose. At this point there is uncertainty and industry are anticipating the meeting minutes, in which none have been released as of today. What we do know that OSHA’s PSM and Emergency Response laws are 2 of 6 in the “pre-rule” stage. What we do know is what was proposed in 2016 that did not move anywhere, and it looks like the current administration is ready for its traction. This is what was proposed to add/modify to the OSHA PSM 29CFR1910.119 law. Stay up to date with compliance training at this link
- Atmospheric Storage Tanks
- Oil and Gas-Well Drilling, Servicing, and Production
- Chemical Reactivity
- Safer Technology and Alternatives
- Additions to Appendix A Chemicals
- Dismantling/Disposal of Explosives
- Define/Updating RAGAGEP
- Mechanical Integrity
- Employee Participation – SWA
- Emergency Planning
- Third-party Compliance Audits
- Stop Work Authority
- Root Cause Analysis
- Other Management System Components
- Additional Minor Modifications
