Process Safety Management

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Process Safety Management

• Refresher Training

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Purpose of refresher training

• Reminds employees of correct operations
• Informs employees of changes to processes
• Covers new information regarding changed policies
  and procedures

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When refresher training is required

• A highly hazardous chemical (HHC) is introduced
  into a process
• New equipmentis installed

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When refresher training is required

• Changes in parameters of a process occur
• New proceduresare introduced

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When refresher training is required

• Provided at least every three years
• More often if necessary
• Ensures that each employee understands and
  adheres to current operating procedures

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Primary purpose of PSM

• Continually attempt to reduce HHCs below
  threshold quantities
• Use alternate chemicals if the chemical cannot be
  reduced
• Monitor processes to ensure they are in compliance

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Definitions

• Highly hazardous chemicals are potentially
• Toxic
• Reactive
• Flammable
• Explosive

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Definitions

• Process - any activity involving a HHC,
  including
• Use
• Storage
• Manufacturing
• Handling
• On-site movement
• Any combination of these

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Definitions

• Process safety - safe operation of facilities
  that handle hazardous materials
• Process safety management - application of
  management principles and standards to identify,
  understand, and control process hazards

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Elements of the PSM standard

• Employee participation
• Process safety information
• Process hazard analysis
• Operating procedures

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Elements of the PSM standard

• Employee training
• Contractors
• Pre-startup safety review
• Mechanical integrity of equipment

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Elements of the PSM standard

• Hot work permits
• Management of change
• Incident investigations

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Elements of the PSM standard

• Emergency planning and response
• Compliance audits
• Trade secrets and documentation

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Safety and health considerations

• Includes anything likely to cause acute or
  chronic health problems or
• Could result in process-related injuries
  accidents

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Operating limits

• Operating limits-related issues include
• Voltage limits of equipment
• Amperage limits of equipment
• Phase limits of equipment

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Operating limits

• Process chemical limits-related issues include
• Can the equipment handle the properties of the
  chemical?
• Does the process maintain the chemicals proper
  physical properties?

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Operating limits

• Process chemical limits-related issues include
• Does the process cause the chemical to break
  down?
• Does the process cause the chemical to boil or
  freeze?

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