Operating Procedures Review
Operating procedures should be reviewed and updated as changes occur to ensure that they reflect current operating practices, including changes in process chemicals, technology, and equipment, and facilities. They should be reviewed by engineering staff and operating personnel to ensure their accuracy and that they provide practical instructions on how to actually carry out job duties safely.
The employer must certify annually that the operating procedures are current and accurate to guard against outdated or inaccurate operating procedures.
The employer must develop and implement safe work practices to provide for the control of hazards during work activities such as:
- lockout/tagout;
- confined space entry;
- opening process equipment or piping; and
- control over entrance into a facility by maintenance, contractor, laboratory, or other support personnel.
Safe work practices must apply to both employer and contractor employees. They must be readily accessible to employees who work in or maintain a process:
- to make sure that a ready and up-to-date reference is available, and
- to form a foundation for needed employee training.
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5-4. How often should operating procedures be reviewed and updated to ensure they reflect current operating practices?
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