OSHA National Emphasis Program (NEP) - Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration Specific Review

Why Should You Attend:

Effective November 2011 Federal OSHA has embarked on a new National Emphasis Program (NEP). The NEP is focusing on Process Safety Management (PSM) covered chemical plant operations specifically including anhydrous ammonia refrigeration facilities. OSHA has a considerable body of written interpretations and compliance guidelines focused on assisting employers in understanding the NEP as well as PSM (29 CFR1910.119) requirements.

This 3-hr virtual seminar will examine the basics of implementing Federal OSHA PSM requirements in anhydrous ammonia refrigeration facilities. The session will also survey priority audit topics of OSHA National Emphasis Program (NEP) audits. Key topics include review of OSHA formal letters of interpretation and how they affect owners and operators of covered anhydrous ammonia refrigeration processes. The course will also specifically examine the current OSHA PSM compliance directive (CPL-02-02-045) as well as the recent OSHA covered process National Emphasis Program (NEP) compliance directive (CPL-03-00-014).

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of the module, participants should be able to:

• Define a process and determine PSM applicability to anhydrous ammonia refrigeration facilities.
• Understand in general terms the PSM regulation.
• Gain familiarity with key PSM implementation topics such as mechanical integrity, standard operating procedures, process safety information, and process hazard analysis.
• Gain familiarity with the OSHA National Emphasis Program (NEP).
• Understand important topics and strategies to prepare for a NEP audit.

Areas Covered in the Seminar:

• Federal OSHA Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Materials (29CFR1910.119).
• Federal OSHA National Emphasis Program (NEP).