Talk:Process Safety Management (United States)

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 Definition:  A regulation promulgated by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 1992 and intended to prevent or minimize the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, flammable, or explosive "Highly Hazardous Chemicals" (HHCs) from processes. [d] [e]
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Broader safety terms

I realized that this was related to the "toxic" and "accidental release" part of toxic, infectious or radiological compounds, a military term, and am exploring, at least, Related Articles. Discussions with Milt Beychok and Dave MacQuigg suggest to me that perhaps a general "safety" article may complement CZ: Emergency management Subgroup.

Would this regulation apply to a well blowout or oil spill within US jurisdiction? Howard C. Berkowitz 14:43, 28 June 2010 (UTC)

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