Process Safety Management ( PSM) & Risk Management (RMP)

Aggie Safety provides extensive support to customers for Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP). Our services include developing complete programs, managing individual 14 elements, and auditing facilities to validate the implementation of all PSM/RMP elements. We also offer solutions for any identified gaps and audit findings. Our support is customized to address the complexities and operational backgrounds of various facilities.

PSM Compliance and GAP Assessment

Aggie Safety offers comprehensive PSM compliance and GAP assessment services to ensure your facility meets all regulatory requirements and operates safely.

Contact Aggie Safety for expert inspections, risk assessments, and effective safety solutions. Our comprehensive approach ensures a safer workplace for all employees.

Process Safety Management (PSM) Aggie Safety provides all-encompassing support for PSM, ensuring compliance with OSHA’s “Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals” standard. Our services include:

• Compliance Audits: Conduct comprehensive compliance audits with documentation review, field walkthroughs, and employee interviews. We provide a detailed report of findings and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Employee Participation: Develop robust employee participation plans, including orientations, training, and involvement in various PSM elements such as Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Mechanical Integrity, and Management of Change (MOC).
• Contractor Safety Programs: Create contractor programs to inform them of process hazards and emergency plan provisions. We also establish systems to monitor contractor safety performance and correct deficiencies.
• Training Programs: Enhance training programs for all employees, covering process overviews, operating procedures, safety and health hazards, emergency procedures, and safe work practices.

Risk Management Program (RMP) Aggie Safety helps develop and review RMP plans in accordance with EPA regulations. Our services include:

• Hazard Analysis: Perform hazard analysis using applicable methodologies, ensuring all corrective measures are identified and documented.
• Emergency Response Planning: Develop or review emergency action and response plans to ensure every employee knows their actions in case of a chemical release or incident.
• RMP Development: Assist in developing RMP plans, including modeling and impact analysis of releases from toxic and flammable chemicals, with regular revalidation and resubmission to the EPA.

More information:

• Feb 24, 1992: OSHA published final rule, “Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals.”
• It was developed after the Bhopal accident (1985); to prevent similar accidents
• Recognized by industry /government as an excellent regulation to reduce similar incidents
• 14 elements for owners/operators to follow
• CSB Video: Reflections on Bhopal After Thirty Years – Safety Messages – Multimedia | CSB
• Applicability: Total quantity of chemical handled at a facility if exceeds the listed thresholds (Toxic/flammable) – you are a PSM facility and need to follow PSM regulations

Aggie Safety provides complete PSM compliance and GAP assessment services to ensure your facility meets regulatory standards and operates safely.

1. Compliance Audits
• Conduct comprehensive audits, including documentation review, field walkthroughs, and employee interviews.
• Provide detailed reports and recommendations for corrective actions.
2. Employee Participation
• Develop and implement robust employee participation plans.
• Ensure employees are involved in PHAs, Mechanical Integrity, MOCs, PSSRs, and have access to all process safety information.
3. Contractor Safety Programs
• Inform contractors of process hazards and emergency plans.
• Monitor contractor safety performance and correct deficiencies.
4. Training Programs
• Develop and enhance training programs using various communication modes, including in-person, digital, and hands-on demonstrations.
• Cover process overview, operating procedures, safety and health hazards, emergency procedures, and safe work practices.
5. Hot Work Programs
• Develop and review hot work programs, including authorization signatures and documentation of all requirements.
6. Hazard Analysis
• Perform hazard analysis using applicable methodologies and document all corrective measures.
7. Management of Change (MOC)
• Develop and review MOC procedures, including modifications to equipment, procedures, raw materials, and process conditions.
8. Mechanical Integrity
• Develop mechanical integrity programs covering identification and categorization of equipment, inspections, testing frequencies, and documentation.
9. Operating Procedures
• Develop and review operating procedures, covering steps for each operating phase, safe operating limits, safety considerations, and safety systems functions.
10. Process Safety Information (PSI)
• Develop and review PSI information, ensuring accuracy regarding process chemicals, technology, and equipment.
11. Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews (PSSRs)
• Ensure process changes affecting PSI are addressed in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.
12. Incident Investigation
• Develop and review incident investigation programs to document incidents, determine causes, and provide corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
13. Emergency Action & Response Plans
• Develop and review plans to ensure employees know their actions in case of a release of hazardous chemicals or incidents.
14. Risk Management Plan (RMP)
• Assist in developing and reviewing RMP plans, including modeling impacts of releases from toxic and flammable chemicals, with regular revalidation and resubmission to the EPA.

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