ABSTRACT

In the aftermath of the Bhopal disaster, OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) has come into play and dictates the procedures to minimize the possibility of fire, explosion, or chemical release. If a project contains a regulated hazardous chemical, a process hazards analysis must be conducted to ensure that the likelihood of a fire, explosion, or release of hazardous chemicals is minimized and that equipment and facilities are included to minimize the effects of a fire, explosion, or release, if one does occur.