Implementing a Process Safety Management Program

A practical, step by step guide to implementing and managing all the elements of a process safety management program. The information in this book will help you make your company compliant with the OSHA NEP Standard, by describing written programs that you can use on your existing health safety programs. This book offers a fast, practical way of implementing PSM which will cut your costs. A comprehensive explanation of the different elements of PSM is explored in order to help you navigate the current NEP guidelines. The ‘Common mistakes and lessons learned’ sections within each topic area will help you to build a cost effective PSM program including ‘Top down’ and ‘Bottom up’ approaches are covered, highlighting the benefits of applying a PSM program to avoid wasteful and damaging incidents. Details are also given on which facilities are covered under PSM guidelines and what exceptions apply. Learn how to set up a PSM program in a facility with no existing framework, and how to integrate a PSM program with existing safety structures. The 14 elements of PSM-OSHA requirements are covered with a written program for each. Best practice and solutions to common problems in setting up a PSM program. Written for an international audience, applying process safety techniques to chemical plants in any country