SafetyPro Resources Blog: PSM

Understanding OSHA's Process Safety Management Standard

There are certain industries and businesses that cannot avoid the use of hazardous chemicals. However, effectively mitigating the hazards of working with these chemicals while..

Facilities with High Process Safety Risks May Get New VPP Requirements

OSHA recently announced new requirements may be on the horizon for refineries, power plants and other work sites that are part of the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) and whose..

OSHA's Plans to Update Process Safety Management Standard Move Forward

As part of a federal effort to improve safety at chemical manufacturing facilities, OSHA is planning to update its Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard (1910.119) within the..

Avoiding Mechanical Integrity Citations in PSM Audits - Part III

Part 3: Mechanical Integrity Citations This is our last installment of our three part series on common reasons for mechanical integrity citations in Process Safety Management..

Avoiding Mechanical Integrity Citations in PSM Audits - Part II

Mechanical Integrity Citations - cont'd Last week, we published the first part of this article, with 3 common reasons for mechanical integrity citations in Process Safety..

Avoiding Mechanical Integrity Citations in PSM Audits - Part I

PSM Audits - Part One Mechanical integrity and equipment deficiencies are frequently cited in OSHA inspections. In this blog series, we will cover the mechanical integrity..