Enhance your facility’s  efficiency with comprehensive Operating Procedures Development from Macha PSM. Our service ensures that your ammonia refrigeration systems comply with federal regulations and are supported by clear operating procedures.

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Service Highlights:

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• Regulatory Compliance: We develop operating procedures in accordance with Title 40 CFR §68.69 and Title 29 CFR §1910.119(f), ensuring your facility meets all federal requirements for process safety management and risk management plans.

• Existing Information Review: We analyze current process safety information, such as Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), to understand your facility’s existing setup.

• Site Examination: We conduct site visits to inspect equipment and configurations, ensuring procedures reflect actual operating conditions.

• Operator Discussions: We engage with your operators to align procedures with your facility’s practices.

• Custom Procedure Development: We create unique procedures for your facility by reviewing existing process safety information, conducting site visits to examine equipment types and configurations, and discussing practices with your operators.

• Detailed Written Procedures: We prepare and deliver comprehensive written operating procedures that cover all critical operational phases and safety considerations.

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Details:

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• Operating Phases: Develop procedures for the following phases per Title 40 CFR §68.69(a)(1) and Title 40 CFR §68.69(f)(1)(i):

  1. Initial startup

  2. Normal operations

  3. Temporary operations

  4. Emergency shutdown

  5. Emergency operations

  6. Normal shutdown

  7. Startup following a turnaround or after an emergency shutdown

• Operating Limits: Include data for operating limits per Title 40 CFR §68.69(a)(2) and Title 40 CFR §68.69(f)(1)(ii):

  1. Consequences of deviation

  2. Steps required to correct or avoid deviation

• Safety and Health Considerations: Describe considerations per Title 40 CFR §68.69(a)(3) and Title 40 CFR §68.69(f)(1)(iii):

  1. Properties of, and hazards presented by, chemicals used

  2. Precautions to prevent exposure, including controls and personal protective equipment

  3. Measures for physical contact or airborne exposure

  4. Quality control for raw materials and hazardous chemical inventory levels

  5. Any special or unique hazards

• Safety Systems: Provide information on safety systems and their functions per Title 40 CFR §68.69(a)(4) and Title 40 CFR §68.69(f)(1)(iv).

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Additional Benefits and Macha PSM Distinctives:

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• Editable Documentation: We provide Word document edit files for your Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), allowing you to make updates without additional costs. Macha PSM remains available to assist with future changes as needed.

• Industry Standards: We develop SOPs according to ANSI/IIAR 7, the American National Standard for Developing Operating Procedures for Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems.

• Simplified Procedures: We group component types together rather than creating separate procedures for each piece of equipment, enhancing simplicity and ease of use.

• Valve Tables: We include valve tables in SOPs, contingent on receiving detailed P&IDs with legible valve numbers, to assist in locating valves corresponding to specific steps.

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Partner with Macha PSM for World-Class Operating Procedures

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With Macha PSM’s Operating Procedures service, your facility receives user-friendly procedures that enhance safety and streamline operations. Our expertise ensures your SOPs are practical, comprehensive, and easy to update.

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Contact us today to learn how our operating procedures can improve your facility’s operational safety and efficiency!