Pre-Start Up Review/Emergency Repsonse

Pre-Startup Review

• Pre-startup review (§ 250.1917) – This element mandates that the commissioning process must include a pre-startup safety and environmental review for new and significantly modified facilities. The process must ensure that: the construction and equipment are in accordance with applicable specifications; safety, environmental, operating, maintenance and emergency procedures are in place and are adequate; safety and environmental information is current; hazards-analysis recommendations have been implemented as appropriate; training of operating personnel has been completed; and programs to address management of change and safe work practices are in place.

Emergency Response & Control

• Emergency response and control (§ 250.1918) – This element requires the operator to implement  a emergency response and emergency action plans in place and ready for use to make sure workers are safe at a facility. Drills should be practiced regularly to prepare workers. Drills should be reviewed to find out if the plans have any weaknesses.