The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast

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).

Episode 46 - Process Safety Information for Process Safety Management

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers covers the process safety information that is needed to help with a proper Process Hazard Analysis (PHA).  This information is commonly found on SDS along with design codes and standards.