Process Safety Management Refresher Training: Ensuring Safe Operations and Compliance
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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 equipmentis installed 2a
When refresher training is required • Changes in parameters of a process occur • New proceduresare introduced 2b
When refresher training is required • Provided at least every three years • More 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: • Toxic • Reactive • Flammable • Explosive 4a
Definitions • Process - any activity involving a HHC, including: • 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 of change • Incident investigations 5c
Elements of the PSM standard • Emergency planning and response • Compliance 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 limits-related issues include: • 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
