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The Process Safety Management (PSM) regulation requires host employers and contractors to work together to manage process safety. This course defines different types of contractors and reviews special safety requirements for employers at multi-employer work sites. Topics in this course include: Types of Employers, Host Employers, Contract Employers, Responsible Parties, and Working Together. After completing this course, learners will be able to identify the different types of employers on a multi-employer work site, recognize the responsibilities of host and contract employers, identify which party is responsible for safety, and identify how employers work together to protect their workers. Read more

Companies that are subject to the Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations are required to investigate each incident that resulted in, or could have resulted in, a catastrophic release of highly hazardous chemicals in the workplace. This course illustrates the importance of investigating incidents and communicating incident reports internally to ensure that similar incidents do not occur in the future. Topics in this course include: Types of Incidents, Investigation Plan, Investigations, Collecting Data, Causes, Corrective Actions, and Incident Report. In this course, learners will learn about the different types of incidents that must be investigated, when incidents should be reported, how to prepare incident reports, how to uncover root causes, and how to establish an effective system to implement corrective actions. Read more

Management of Change (MOC) is a program designed to identify, evaluate, and prevent chemical releases that could result from changes in processes, procedures, or equipment. This course discusses MOC requirements that are part of the Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations. Topics in this course include: Change, Purpose, MOC Procedure, Change Request Form, and Implementation. After completing this course, learners will be able to recognize how and when they must use an MOC procedure, identify the components of a successful MOC procedure, and identify how companies use implementation to make sure their MOC procedure is adequate. Read more

Inadequate mechanical integrity caused by unsafe process equipment can cause catastrophic events in chemical processing facilities. This course illustrates the importance of a Mechanical Integrity Program (MIP) that companies are required to follow in compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations to help prevent catastrophic events. Topics in this course include: Mechanical Integrity Program, Preparation, Written Procedures, and Quality Assurance. After completing this course, learners will be able to recognize why a good MIP is important. They will also be able to identify the required elements of an MIP and recognize how to maintain the mechanical integrity of a process. Read more

Operating procedures are written instructions employees follow to safely perform their jobs in process operations. This course discusses the operating procedure requirements that are part of the PSM regulations. Topics in this course include: Operating Procedures, Scope, Reviewing Procedures, New Procedures, and Proper Format. After completing this course, learners will be able to identify operating procedures, identify how operating procedures manage the risks and hazards associated with covered processes, and recognize how to develop operating procedures. Read more

Unexpected releases of toxic, reactive, and flammable liquids and gases have caused great harm and numerous deaths. Such events underscore the need for better industry practices and safety management controls. This course introduces the structure of a process safety management (PSM) program for processes involving highly hazardous chemicals. Topics in this course include: Application of PSM, Elements of a PSM Program, and Employee Involvement. After completing this course, learners will be able to recognize the components of a PSM program, the companies and processes that fall under PSM regulations, and the importance of employee involvement in a PSM program. This is the first in a series of courses on process safety management. Read more