Transcript Process Safety Management

Process Safety
Management
Refresher Training
Purpose of refresher
training
 Reminds
employees of correct
operations
 Informs
employees of changes
to processes
 Covers
new information
regarding changed policies and
procedures
1a
When refresher training
is required
A
highly hazardous chemical
(HHC) is introduced into a
process
 New
equipment
is installed
2a
When refresher training
is required
 Changes
in parameters of a
process occur
 New
procedures
are introduced
2b
When refresher training
is required
 Provided
years
 More
at least every three
often if necessary
 Ensures
that each employee
understands and adheres to
current operating procedures
2c
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
3a
Definitions
 Highly
hazardous chemicals are
potentially:
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Toxic
Reactive
Flammable
Explosive
4a
Definitions
 Process
- any activity involving
a HHC, including:
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Use
Storage
Manufacturing
Handling
On-site movement
Any combination of these
4b
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
4c
Elements of the PSM
standard
 Employee
participation
 Process
safety information
 Process
hazard analysis
 Operating
procedures
5a
Elements of the PSM
standard
 Employee
training
 Contractors
 Pre-startup
safety review
 Mechanical
integrity of
equipment
5b
Elements of the PSM
standard
 Hot
work permits
 Management
 Incident
of change
investigations
5c
Elements of the PSM
standard
 Emergency
response
 Compliance
planning and
audits
 Trade
secrets and
documentation
5d
Safety and health
considerations
 Includes
anything likely to
cause acute or chronic health
problems; or
 Could
result in
process-related
injuries & accidents
6a
Operating limits
 Operating
include:
limits-related issues
• Voltage limits of equipment
• Amperage limits of equipment
• Phase limits of equipment
7a
Operating limits
 Process
chemical limits-related
issues include:
• Can the equipment handle the
properties of the chemical?
• Does the process maintain the
chemical’s proper physical
properties?
7b
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?
7c