Process Safety Management Audit - OHSAS Safety Audit

INTRODUCTION

Process Safety Management (PSM) is a regulatory requirement that mandates organisations to adhere to 14 essential elements in order to mitigate risks associated with highly hazardous chemicals used in industrial processes. Among these elements, compliance auditing stands out as a vital tool for companies to internally assess their adherence to these standards.

This comprehensive course underscores the significance of conducting compliance audits to ensure alignment with organizational safety standards. Key course topics encompass Compliance Audit, Element Assessment, Preparatory Measures, and Audit Execution. Upon completion, participants will possess a clear understanding of compliance audits, the PSM elements addressed within them, and the steps required to conduct effective audits.

Many employers subject to OSHA's 1910.119 Process Safety Management (PSM) standard often receive basic training in OSHA's Process Safety Management Standard. Our Process Safety Management Audit course elevates your knowledge to a higher level, offering a deep dive into audit principles and methodologies essential for conducting effective audits.

You will gain expertise in audit methodology, covering aspects such as documentation, pre-audit preparations, review procedures, interview techniques, field verification, and audit conclusion meetings. Learners will learn how to meticulously plan, execute, and document process safety management audits by leveraging the OSHA National Emphasis Program (NEP) methodology and core principles of the Center for Chemical Process Safety.

This training seminar will equip you to:

• Employ various strategies for conducting PSM compliance audits

• Allocate necessary resources for audit execution

• Enhance PSM programs continually and ensure the reliability and deliverability of "cold" results as a result of compliance audits

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this training course, you will be able to:

• Master the audit and review of process safety information using Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices

• Execute offsite and onsite audit procedures

• Develop a customized audit protocol tailored to your specific process safety program

• Apply effective audit interview techniques

• Produce a comprehensive audit report

• Prioritize and plan for the closure of audit items effectively

• Communicate efficiently with the audit team and management

• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations to completion

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This training course caters to a broad spectrum of professionals and will be particularly beneficial for:

• PSM coordinators

• Safety managers

• Operators, mechanics, and supervisory personnel

• Audit team members

• Managers concerned with system reliability and dependability

• Individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge of system safety and reliability

TRAINING APPROACH

This training course employs a diverse range of established adult learning techniques to ensure optimal comprehension, retention, and engagement. It combines presentations with interactive discussions guided by the instructor, allowing participants to explore their individual interests.

Practical exercises, video materials, and case studies will stimulate discussions and provide participants with maximum value. The course leader will draw extensively from personal experiences to illustrate case examples and real-world issues.

Providing knowledge of Process Safety Compliance Audits offers several benefits, including:

• Insights into audit principles for both PSM and risk management plan programs

• Understanding of audit principles outlined in the OSHA NEPs

• Proficiency in planning, executing, and documenting PSM audits effectively

• Guidance on assembling process safety information prior to audits

• Proper audit field verification techniques

TRAINING OUTLINE

Day 1 - Overview of Process Safety Management System Audits

• Distinguishing between audits and inspections

• Process safety audits versus process safety management system audits

• PSM audit prerequisites

• Introduction to OSHA National Emphasis Program (NEP)

• Goals and objectives of an audit

Day 2 - The Audit Process

• Scoping and staffing considerations

• Data collection methods

• Reporting procedures

• Quality assurance practices

• Insights into third-party compliance audits

Day 3 - Auditing Techniques

• Risk-based audit scoping

• Assessment of PSM management systems

• In-depth exploration of the 14 Elements

• Techniques for data collection

• Audit reporting best practices

Day 4 - Auditing Approaches

• Comprehensive review of key aspects within each of the 14 Elements of the PSM standard

• Emphasis on elements that have shown weaknesses in previous OSHA PSM compliance audits

• Focus on employee participation, process safety information auditing, process hazard analyses, operating procedures, training, contractor management, pre-start-up safety reviews, mechanical integrity, hot work, management of change, incident investigation, and emergency planning and response

Day 5 - Interview Scoping Workshop

Course participants will prepare interview forms and conduct mock interviews with plant staff, simulating real-world scenarios.

• Understanding the purpose of interviews

• Strategies for effective interviews

• Identifying staff members for interviews

• Interviewing best practices and potential pitfalls

• Conducting mock interviews

The course will also include mock PSM Audit Opening and Closing Meetings.

Certificate of Completion: Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Al-Majd Pathways Centre (APC).