Hazard Analysis cont 'd

DOE-HDBK-1139/1-2006

29 CFR 1910.119

Examples of the OSHA standards requiring hazard analyses, either directly or

1910.120

indirectly, include 29 CFR 1910.119 and 29 CFR 1926.64 [Process Safety

1910.1200

1910.1450

Management], 29 CFR 1910.120 and 29 CFR 1926.65 [Hazardous Waste

29 CFR 1926.64

1926.65

Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)], 29 CFR 1910.1200 and 29

1926.59

CFR 1926.59 [Hazard Communication], 29 CFR 1910.1450 [Occupational

Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories, or "Laboratory Standard"], and

various substance specific standards in Subparts Z of 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR

EPA

1926. EPA also has requirements for performing hazard analyses, such as the

40 CFR 68.67

Chemical Process Safety Standards (40 CFR 68.67). In addition, Section 313,

Emergency Plannin g and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) contain hazard

assessment requirements. Many of the hazard assessment components of these

standards crosscut one another. Therefore, managers should evaluate and describe

the relationship of these requirements to assure a coordinated approach which will

greatly facilitate the hazard analysis process.

It is important to recognize that requirements flow down through the site, facility,

operations, and task levels. The ability to communicate and exchange information

regarding the various levels of hazards and risk analysis data is an important

component of an ISMS. As a part of ISM, managers should be able to quickly

understand the requirements, hazards, and controls of their chemical. The

establishment of clear, direct lines of communication and exchange of information

among those who conduct and use hazard analyses will provide results that support

other needed analyses (engineering, operations, and work planning), help resolve

conflicts, and eliminate duplication of efforts.