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Process Safety Management
Process Safety Management (PSM) is a systematic analytical tool for preventing the release of hazardous chemicals including fire, toxic, explosive, and highly flammable liquids and gases that could expose employees and others in process industries.
Process Safety Management system is to evaluate the process design, process technology, process changes, operational and maintenance activities, and training.
To help ensure safe and healthful workplaces.
ELEMENTS OF PSM
Process safety Management system divided into 14 elements. These are:
- Process Safety Information
- Process Hazard Analysis
- Operating Procedures
- Training
- Contractors
- Mechanical Integrity
- Hot Work
- Management of Change
- Incident Investigation
- Compliance Audits
- Trade Secrets
- Employee Participation
- Pre-startup Safety Review
- Emergency Planning and Response