The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast

Episode 56 - Emergency Planning and Response for Process Safety Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the requirements for emergency planning and response when PSM quantity chemicals are exceeded.  Dr. Ayers discusses how the same requirements should be followed regardless of the chemical quantities found at the workplace.

Episode 55 - Incident Investigations for Process Safety Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the must haves with investigating incidents involving process safety management.  The incident investigation must occur if there was an incident or potential to have a catastrophic release of highly hazardous chemicals.

Episode 54 - Management of Change for Process Safety Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the management of change process/procedure.  Exact replacement such as motors, pumps, chemicals, etc., do not have to go through the process, only new type of the same equipment/chemicals.

Episode 53 - Hot Work Permits for Process Safety Management

In todays' episode, Dr. Ayers discusses hot work permits and Process Safety Management.  The permit system and best industry practices from NFPA 51B are discussed.

Episode 52 - Mechanical Integrity for Process Safety Management (PSM)

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the importance of mechanical integrity along with following the manufacturers recommendation on the safe use of equipment (process vessels, storage tanks, valves, pumps, motors, etc.).  The importance of following good engineering design standards is discussed.

Episode 51 - Pre-Startup Safety Review for Process Safety Management (PSM)

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers covers performing a pre-startup safety review.  This is for new and substantially modified processes.  The requirements are covered along with when the section is appliable. 

Episode 50 - Contractor Responsibilities for Process Safety Management (PSM)

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses a contractor's responsibilities when they arrive at a company process safety management (PSM) site.  The contractor training responsibilities as long as a means and method to evaluate a contractor's safety performance.

Episode 49 - Training for Process Safety Management (PSM)

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the requirements of initial and refresher training in Process Safety Management (PSM).  The different topics are covered along with who should do the training.

Episode 48 - Operating Procedures for Process Safety Management (PSM)

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses writing operating procedures and the must haves for Process Safety Management (PSM).  Operating procedures should be written for all job functions to help aid in training the next person.

Episode 47 - Process Hazard Analysis for Process Safety Management (PSM)

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses process hazard analysis and discusses several methodologies such as what-if, checklist, Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault-Tree Analysis (FTA).