736 Introduction to Process Safety Management (PSM)

Initial Training

The implementation of an effective training program is one of the most important steps that an employer can take to enhance employee safety.

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PSM requires that each employee presently involved in operating a process or a newly assigned process must be trained.

PSM requires that each employee presently involved in operating a process or a newly assigned process must be trained in:

an overview of the process, and
in its operating procedures.

The training must include:

emphasis on the specific safety and health hazards of the process;
emergency operations including shutdown; and
other safe work practices that apply to the employee's job tasks.

Those employees already involved in operating a process on the PSM effective date do not necessarily need to be given initial training. Instead, the employer may certify in writing that the employees have the required knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to safely carry out the duties and responsibilities specified in the operating procedures.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

6-2. Employees already involved in operating a process do not have to attend initial PSM training on the process if _____.

the employer will assume responsibility for each employee's performance

employees have passed an oral exam given by the employer

the employer can certify in writing that they have necessary KSAs

employees have had at least one year experience on the process

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