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Safety, Risk & Loss Prevention Engineering

Process Safety Management

3 Days Training

Typical Course Candidates

 Managers – Operations, Safety and Executive

 Engineers – Process, Safety and Mechanical
 PSM Implementation Team Members – Anyone involved with implementation, including operators and maintenance
personnel
 Compliance Auditors
 Environmental Management and Technicians

What You Will Learn:

 To interpret the performance-based requirements of the PSM and EPA risk management standards, as well as learn
about related industry standards
 Multiple options for implementing an effective need-specific program
 Specific guidelines for developing cost effective written programs tailored for each PSM element, whether for a single
facility or a corporation
 For each element
o How to develop written programs to meet PSM requirements
o How to incorporate and integrate the PSM element requirements into other
corporate programs (other corporate management systems)
o Key performance indicators
o How to evaluate program compliance throughout implementation
o How to begin implementation at our company
Agenda

Day 1 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

 Introduction to PSM and its origins and goals

 Overview of PSM standards and regulations world-wide, definitions, compliance interpretations
 Elements of PSM:
o Human error basics
o Elements missing from most PSM systems, including specific human factor aspects, management commitment
& accountability, and project risk management
o Employee participation
o Trade secrets
o Process safety information
o Operating procedures

Day 2 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

 Elements of PSM (continued):

o Hot work permit/safe work
o Training
o Contractors
o Process hazard analysis
o Management of change
o Mechanical integrity
o Pre-startup safety review

Day 3 (8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

 Elements of PSM (continued):

o Emergency planning and response
o Incident investigation
o Compliance auditing
 Key Performance Indicators, Leading Indicators, and Tracking

SHEPHERD RISK
Safety, Risk & Loss Prevention Engineering