Way forward in Process Safety Management (PSM) for effective implementation in process industries

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 56-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azmi Mohd Shariff ◽  
Hanida Abdul Aziz ◽  
Noor Diana Abdul Majid
Keyword(s):  
Safety Management ◽  
Process Safety ◽  
Process Industries ◽  
Effective Implementation

Development of Process Safety Management System (PSMS): Mechanical Integrity (MI)

2014 ◽  
Vol 625 ◽  
pp. 486-489 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanida Abdul Aziz ◽  
Azmi Mohd Shariff ◽  
Mazlinda Muhamad
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Process Safety ◽  
Process Industries ◽  
Safety Management System ◽  
Mechanical Integrity ◽  
Prototype Tool ◽  
Study Implementation ◽  
Concept Validation

Accident is one of the big issues that occur repeatedly in the process industries today though there is numerous application of the variety safeguarding measures that have been introduced. Equipment failure is identified as one of the root causes of these major accidents. One of the established standards that addressed the above issue is a Mechanical Integrity (MI) element of Process safety Management System (PSM) 29 CFR 1910.119(j). The main objective of this study is to introduce a systematic technique to implement PSM MI in process industries. This study covered analysis of requirements of the standard, development of framework and prototype tool as well as concept validation through a case study. Implementation of this technique will help employers to prevent major accidents and compliance to the PSM standard simultaneously.

scholarly journals Risk-Based InspectionTechnique and Critical Success Factors in its Implementation to Improve Risk and Process Safety-Based Management Systems: A review study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Behnam MORADI ◽  
Samira BARAKAT ◽  
Peyman KHALAGHI DEHABADI ◽  
Yazdan MAHMOUDIAN
Keyword(s):  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Process Safety ◽  
Process Industries ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Integrity Management ◽  
Review Study

Introduction: Risk-based inspection is a powerful tool provided by the American Petroleum Institute in order to respond to the needs of the process industries. The main focus of this method is on inspection, integrity management, maintenance, as well as reduction of the probability of failure. The purpose of this study was to conduct the risk-based inspection technique and critical success factors in its implementation to improve risk and process safety based management systems. Methods: In this review study, we first listed the keywords based on the research title including Critical Success Factors, risk assessment, process safety, corrosion management, inspection Plan, failure mechanism, Risk Based Inspection, Risk Based Maintenance, Risk-based Integrity Management, and Asset Integrity Management. Later, each term was searched specifically and without time limit in the internal and external databases of Science Direct, PubMed, Google Scholar, SID, Google Search, Magiran, Civilica, and Scopus. Result: A systematic review of various studies showed that critical success factors provided the necessary context for the implementation of a risk-based inspection process in the process industries and were essential factors for the effective implementation of the RBI method. Conclusion: By analyzing the results of the studies we found that identifying CSFs can improve the effective implementation of RBI in industries and guarantee the benefits mentioned for this method. Moreover, the engineering and accurate implementation of risk-based inspection method will lead to the best implementation of management systems based on the risk and process safety and its improvement.

scholarly journals Effective process safety management for highly hazardous chemicals

2019 ◽  
Vol 268 ◽  
pp. 02007
Author(s):  
Piyanart Sommani ◽  
Anchaleeporn Waritswat Lothongkum ◽  
Panuwat Jumpasri ◽  
Nichit Hongbin ◽  
Wasana Kowhakul
Keyword(s):  
Safety Management ◽  
Process Safety ◽  
Hazardous Chemicals ◽  
Continual Improvement ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Multiple Risks ◽  
Safe Work ◽  
Engineering Practices ◽  
Safety Metrics ◽  
Critical Consideration

Process safety management (PSM) has been a critical consideration in the plants that handle highly hazardous chemicals (HHCs), flammable gases and liquids. This article introduces PSM standard by OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.119. Further, it highlights an effective PSM for HHCs and provides PSM practices of the industries in Thailand. Effective PSM can prevent or mitigate catastrophic releases of HHCs which can cause health problems, fires, explosions, and fatalities. It is a disciplined framework for managing the integrity of operating systems, safety critical equipment (SCE) and safe work practices. Effective implementation and audits of PSM system and the continual improvement are important. It requires the industries to execute suitable leading and lagging process safety metrics. The inclusive and integrated PSM intents, human factors, good design principles, recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEPs), engineering and administrative controls, and integrity of operating and maintenance practices are substantial key roles. It is important that the PSM system should be risk-based under the ALARP concept because hazards and risks are not equal, and there are multiple risks and consequences to consider. In summary, the PSM effectiveness depends on, for example, process safety metrics, management review, audit findings and particularly workforce involvement.

Compliance Audit Model for Managing Process Safety in Process Industries

2014 ◽  
Vol 625 ◽  
pp. 406-409 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noor Diana Abdul Majid ◽  
Azmi Mohd Shariff ◽  
Edmund Soon Boon Thiam
Keyword(s):  
Input Data ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Process Safety ◽  
Process Industries ◽  
Microsoft Access ◽  
Compliance Audit

Compliance audit for process safety management (PSM) is a technique to verify that the implementation of the PSM program is in compliance with OSHA standards and to identify potential deficiencies in the PSM program used. However, unavailability of an easy audit techniques hinders the compliances to PSM standards in industries. An audit model is introduced based on OSHA PSM standard to provide a standardize format that utilizes the Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) as a basis. A case study based on the training element of OSHA PSM is performed to verify the effectiveness and to ensure the PSM standard compliances. The model is based on Microsoft Access which enables the user to input data, manage and track information. The model is useful to the employee as the weaknesses in the PSM program can be identified and rectified to prevent any major accidents.

Overview of U.S. Process Safety Regulations and ANSI/ISA S84.01 for an Integrated Risk Program

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
William W. Doerr ◽  
Kumar Bhimavarapu
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Process Safety ◽  
Process Industries ◽  
Integrated Risk ◽  
The Us ◽  
Resource Requirements ◽  
Risk Management Program ◽  
Major Chemical

Abstract In response to major chemical and nuclear accidents that have occurred during the past two decades, the U.S. government has promulgated two regulations aimed at protecting workers, the community, and the environment from accidental releases of hazardous chemicals. These regulations are the US Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s [OSHA] Process Safety Management [PSM] Standard and the US Environmental Protection Agency’s [EPA] Risk Management Program [RMP]. The applicability for each regulation is discussed with a review of what is affected, who is responsible, when is compliance required, and how is compliance manifested. In addition, the recent ANSI/ISA S84.01 standard for the process industries introduces additional or new responsibilities that are not featured explicitly in either the OSHA or EPA regulations. The pooling of the requirements from these US regulations and voluntary ANSI/ISA standard establishes the requirements for an integrated risk program [IRP]. The objective of an integrated risk program is compliance, reduction in resource requirements, and improvement of productivity at a plant. The general requirements for an IRP are summarized showing the area of regulatory overlap.

scholarly journals A Journey of Process Safety Management Program for Process Industry

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-127
Author(s):  
Hanida Abdul Aziz ◽  
Azmi Mohd Shariff
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Process Safety ◽  
Process Industries ◽  
Complex Processes ◽  
Process Plants ◽  
Engineering Practices ◽  
Technical Solutions

The growth of process industries and global economies are dependent on technology advances and innovations. However, the effects of these advancements often lead to more complex processes and comparatively severe operating conditions such as high pressure, temperature and reactive chemical with exotic chemistry. With the rapidly increasing scale and complexity of the process, it is becoming harder to control accidents in process plants. In most of the past situations, it appears that accidents could not be controlled solely by engineering practices and traditional occupational safety but should be immersed with safety management programs specifically Process Safety Management (PSM) to enhance the effectiveness of technical solutions. This paper addressed PSM program as stipulated by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119. The PSM standard was implemented following a number of disasters, including accidents in Bhopal, India (1984) and Pasadena, Texas (1989). In Malaysia, Control of Industrial Major Accident Hazards (CIMAH) 1996 Regulation which has the requirements attribute to PSM standard also discussed.

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