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Podcast: The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast
Episode: Episode 56 - Emergency Planning and Response for Process Safety Management
Description: Episode 56 explains the Emergency Planning and Response element of OSHA’s Process Safety Management Standard (29 CFR 1910.119). Dr. Ayers focuses on what a PSM‑covered facility must do to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies involving highly hazardous chemicals.
The core message: Emergency response is not a binder — it’s a system. Lives depend on whether it works under pressure.
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🧠Purpose of the Emergency Planning & Response Element
This PSM element ensures that facilities handling highly hazardous chemicals can:
Respond quickly and effectively to releases
Protect workers, contractors, and the surrounding community