To maximize production efficiency

To minimize operating costs

To ensure the safety of personnel, the environment, and assets

To comply with regulatory requirements

Fire and explosion

Toxic release

Mechanical failure

Human error

To identify and evaluate potential hazards in a process

To develop and implement safety measures to mitigate risks

To train personnel on safe operating procedures

To conduct regular inspections and audits

A hazard is a potential source of harm, while a risk is the likelihood of that harm occurring

A hazard is a specific event that can cause harm, while a risk is the potential for that event to occur

A hazard is a condition that can lead to an accident, while a risk is the probability of that accident occurring

A hazard is a substance or activity that can cause harm, while a risk is the potential for that harm to occur

Engineering controls

Administrative controls

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Emergency response plans

To establish a framework for managing process safety

To identify and evaluate potential hazards in a process

To develop and implement safety measures to mitigate risks

To conduct regular inspections and audits

Pressure relief devices

Isolation valves

Emergency shutdown systems

Administrative controls

To review and approve new or modified processes before startup

To identify and evaluate potential hazards in a process

To develop and implement safety measures to mitigate risks

To conduct regular inspections and audits

Standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Training programs

Inspection and maintenance schedules

Emergency response plans

To manage changes to processes, equipment, or procedures

To identify and evaluate potential hazards associated with changes

To develop and implement safety measures to mitigate risks associated with changes

All of the above

Safety glasses

Hard hats

Safety shoes

Ear plugs

To provide information on the hazards and risks associated with a process

To describe the safety measures in place to mitigate risks

To provide guidance on safe operating procedures

All of the above

Fire emergency plan

Spill response plan

Medical emergency plan

Evacuation plan

To evaluate the effectiveness of the Process Safety Management (PSM) program

To identify areas for improvement in process safety

To ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

All of the above

OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) standard

EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) rule

NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

ANSI/ISA-84.00.01-2004 Standard for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)