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Process Safety Management (PSM) Training

When managing hazards associated with work processes using highly hazardous chemicals, Process Safety Management, or PSM, programs require active participation by both the employer and the employee to prevent harm from coming to hundreds and thousands of people. In this course, you will learn about proactive identification, evaluation and either prevention or mitigation of chemical releases that result from failures in processes, procedures or equipment. This process safety trainingis ideal for supervisors, managers and other employees who are unfamiliar with the purpose and general requirements of this program.

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Learning Objectives

Define the purpose of a Process Safety Management, or PSM, program.
Know when OSHA requires a PSM program.
Recall employer responsibilities regarding PSM programs.

Recognize what is included in training about a PSM program.
Recognize elements of a Process Hazard Analysis, or PHA.
Identify elements of written operating procedures, incident investigations, emergency planning and compliance audits.

Course Outline

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Definition and Purpose
1. What Is PSM?
2. Activity: Purpose of PSM
3. When Is a PSM Program Required?
4. Activity: PSM Program Requirements
5. Employer and Employee Involvement
6. Trade Secrets
7. Activity: Employer Requirements
3. Review What Is PSM?
1. Initial PSM Program Training
2. Refresher Training
3. Contractors
4. Employer Responsibilities
5. Contractor Employer Responsibilities
6. Activity: Training Requirements
4. Process Hazard Analysis
1. Process Safety Information
2. Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
3. Process Hazard Analysis Team
4. Activity: Elements of a PHA

5. Operating Procedures
1. Operating Procedures
2. Operating Procedures (Continued)
3. Pre-Startup Safety Review
4. Mechanical Integrity
5. Hot Work Permits
6. Activity: Operating Procedures
6. Investigations and Audits
1. Incident Investigation
2. Incident Investigation Report
3. Emergency Planning and Response
4. Compliance Audits
5. Activity: Investigation
7. Summary
1. Reminder
2. Summary