Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials
REGULATION OF HIGHLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND EXPLOSIVES
Prevention Programs
Section 459.95416 - Operating procedures

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 459.95416

Current through September 16, 2024

1. The owner or operator of a facility with a process that is subject to C.A.P.P. shall develop and implement written operating procedures for that process which:

(a) Are consistent with the process safety information developed pursuant to NAC 459.95412; and

(b) Provide clear instructions for safely conducting such a process.

2. The operating procedures must include:

(a) Steps for each operating phase, including, without limitation, steps for:
(1) The initial start-up;

(2) Normal operations;

(3) Temporary operations;

(4) An emergency shutdown, including, without limitation, a description of the conditions under which an emergency shutdown is required and the assignment of responsibility for a shutdown to a qualified operator;

(5) Emergency operations;

(6) A normal shutdown; and

(7) Start-up following a turnaround or an emergency shutdown.

(b) Operating limits, including, without limitation:
(1) The consequences of a deviation; and

(2) The steps required to correct or avoid a deviation.

(c) Safety and health considerations, including, without limitation:
(1) The properties of, and hazards presented by, the chemicals used in the process;

(2) The precautions that are necessary to prevent exposure, including, without limitation, engineering controls, administrative controls and personal protective equipment;

(3) Control measures to be taken if physical contact or airborne exposure occurs;

(4) Quality control for raw materials;

(5) Control of hazardous chemical inventory levels; and

(6) Any special or unique hazards.

(d) A description of the safety systems and their functions.

3. The owner or operator shall:

(a) Ensure that the operating procedures are readily accessible to employees who work in or maintain an applicable process;

(b) Review the operating procedures as often as necessary to ensure that they reflect current operating practice, including, without limitation, any change to a process that may result from a change in process chemicals, technology or equipment;

(c) Certify annually that the operating procedures are current and accurate; and

(d) Develop and implement safe work practices for employees and contractors to provide for the control of:
(1) Hazards during a lockout or tagout;

(2) Hazards during a confined space entry;

(3) Hazards while opening the equipment or piping associated with a process;

(4) Entrance into the facility by maintenance, contractor, laboratory or other support personnel; and

(5) Any other hazards that may be encountered.

Added to NAC by Environmental Comm'n by R121-98, eff. 5-27-99; A by R137-04, 2-15-2005

NRS 459.3818, 459.3833

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