1. General

Briefly describe the nature of the operation and its objective. Name the responsible parties. State the area to be controlled and the type and range of work authorized by the OSP.

2. Responsibilities

State who in management is responsible for implementing the controls specified by the OSP and all other applicable safety standards, and for the overall safety of this operation. Also provide the name of an alternate or alternates.

3. Hazards Analysis

Include the following information:

• State why this OSP is being issued.
• Describe the hazards associated with this operation that would have an unacceptable risk without the additional controls described in this OSP. Briefly describe how the anticipated controls described in this OSP will reduce the risks to an acceptable level.
• List any hazardous materials and equipment to be used and the properties of concern if this information is not readily available.
• Discuss the effects, if any, on the environment and how they are being controlled.

4. Controls

Material Controls

State the limits on the quantity, pressure, temperature, concentration, etc. that are vital to the control of the hazardous materials involved. Describe the controls on shipping, receiving, storage, and disposal as well as the monitoring program, and the handling of contaminated wastes.

Equipment Controls

Present a sequential description of the proposed operation with enough detail to permit reviewers and approvers to understand what will be going on. Include a description of any equipment and built-in safety features; state limits on temperature, pressure, voltage, etc. and indicate the safety and environmental monitoring required.

Personnel Controls

Describe the necessary training for personnel involved in the operation. Describe the access restrictions to be implemented. List the protective equipment required and tell how it will be provided. State any special personal dosimeter exchange cycle requirements.

Emergency Controls

Outline actions to be taken during an emergency. This plan of action must be sufficiently detailed to serve as an effective guide for emergency response personnel. It may be issued as a separate appendix.

5. Appendices

Appendices may be included as part of the OSP when supplementary information is needed. They generally do not require a separate authorizing signature. Examples are as follows:

Appendix A - Emergency Call-Out List

This list should include names and phone numbers of individuals who would be needed to respond to or control the emergency, should one occur.

Appendix B - Building Floor Plan or Area Layout

This plan should show the location of possible hazards, exits, preferred evacuation routes, location of vital utility controls, etc.

Appendix C - Special Operating Instructions

An operating procedure should be written for unusually hazardous operations. Preparation of such procedures is particularly helpful when the operational steps are numerous or complicated.

Appendix D - Detection and Alarm Plan

This plan should describe the special detection and alarm systems in the facility. Reference should be made to other sources of information such as schematics and drawings. Typical topics are fire detection and suppression systems (if other than standard), criticality alarms, hazardous material alarms, and evacuation alarms.

Appendix E - Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

SDS should be provided for any and all hazardous materials to be used in the operations and should be detailed enough to provide information concerning exposure limits, health effects, fire and spill containment, and proper disposal.