Introduction to Process Safety Management (PSM)

The “Introduction to Process Safety Management (PSM)” training introduces participants to the fundamental principles and requirements of Process Safety Management (PSM) for highly hazardous chemicals.

The primary objective of the course is to help participants understand the importance of process safety and become familiar with the methods and tools used to prevent the unintended release of hazardous chemicals, major incidents, and associated risks.

The training covers the 14 key elements of Process Safety Management, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), operating procedure requirements, Management of Change (MOC), mechanical integrity, emergency response, and the responsibilities of employers, employees, and contractors within a process safety management program.

Program Components

1. Fundamental Principles and Requirements of Process Safety Management

• Fundamental principles and importance of Process Safety Management (PSM);
• Key requirements for managing highly hazardous chemicals;
• Overview of regulatory requirements for Process Safety Management;
• OSHA’s definition of a “process” and examples of simple processes;
• The 14 key elements of a Process Safety Management program.

2. Process Hazard Analysis and Operational Safety

• Process Hazard Analysis (PHA);
• Purpose and importance of PHA;
• Key stages of conducting a PHA;
• Hazard identification and risk management;
• Fundamental requirements for operating procedures under PSM;
• Employee participation in process safety management, plan development, and training.

3. Responsibilities, Mechanical Integrity and Management of Change

• Responsibilities of employers, employees, and contractors within the PSM program;
• Mechanical Integrity and its importance to process safety;
• Hot Work and related safety requirements;
• Management of Change (MOC);
• Fundamental safety principles for maintenance and repair activities;
• Monitoring compliance with process safety management requirements.

4. Emergency Response, Trade Secrets and Process Safety Program Management

• Emergency response within the Process Safety Management framework;
• Fundamental principles for responding to process-related emergencies;
• Trade secrets and their importance within Process Safety Management;
• Access to and use of process safety information;
• Interrelationship between the key elements of a PSM program;
• Fundamental principles for effective implementation and monitoring of a Process Safety Management system.

Who Is This Training For?

✅ Occupational safety professionals;

✅ Production and technical personnel;

✅ Plant managers and supervisors;

✅ Personnel responsible for process safety;

✅ Maintenance and repair personnel;

✅ Employees working with highly hazardous chemicals;

✅ Process, equipment, and industrial systems engineers;

✅ Representatives of contractor organizations;

✅ Anyone involved in the development, implementation, or monitoring of a Process Safety Management system.

⏱️ Duration: 5–7 hours

📍 Format: Certificate Training – Theoretical and Practical Part

📜 Certificate: Issued upon successful completion of the final assessment (examination).