Introduction:

Process Safety Management (PSM) is a structured framework designed to prevent accidents and hazardous incidents in high-risk industries. Effective PSM ensures the safe handling of hazardous materials, minimizes operational risks, and enhances workplace safety. Compliance with regulatory standards such as OSHA and EPA is essential for maintaining operational integrity and protecting employees, communities, and the environment. This conference provides a comprehensive overview of PSM principles, regulatory compliance requirements, and practices for mitigating process-related hazards.

Conference Objectives:

By the end of this conference, participants will be able to:

Analyze key regulatory frameworks governing Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance.
Evaluate methodologies for hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation.
Gain the required skills to develop structured safety programs that integrate compliance, training, and operational protocols.
Identify industry standards for conducting audits, inspections, and safety reporting.
Explore strategies for continuous safety improvement and proactive risk management.

Targeted Audience:

Process Safety Managers.
Safety Compliance Officers.
Operations Managers.
Risk Management Professionals.
Engineers in High-Risk Industries.

Conference Outline:

Unit 1:

Fundamentals of Process Safety Management (PSM):

Definition and importance of PSM in high-risk industries.
Key regulatory frameworks, including OSHA PSM Standard, EPA RMP, and international guidelines.
Core elements of PSM, including process hazard analysis, incident investigation, and risk management.
Leadership’s role in fostering compliance and safety culture.
Impacts of non-compliance, including legal, financial, and operational consequences.

Unit 2:

Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification:

Techniques for identifying process hazards and assessing risks.
Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP) and their role in risk evaluation.
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) techniques for process safety.
Strategies for risk prioritization and mitigation planning.
Frameworks for developing and maintaining a structured risk register.

Unit 3:

Developing and Implementing Safety Programs:

Frameworks for designing effective process safety programs.
Methods of establishing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for safety compliance.
Importance of workforce training and competency development in PSM protocols.
The integration process of safety management into daily operations.
Performance monitoring and measuring process of the effectiveness of safety initiatives.

Unit 4:

Compliance with Regulatory Standards:

Adhering to industry safety regulations.
Importance of conducting internal and external PSM audits.
Preparation strategies for regulatory inspections and compliance reviews.
Role of technology in tracking compliance and improving safety oversight.
Documentation and reporting requirements for regulatory agencies.

Unit 5:

Continuous Improvement in Process Safety Management:

Key activities for building a proactive safety culture through leadership and engagement.
The role of leveraging data analytics for predictive safety management.
Importance aligning safety programs with evolving industry best practices.
Frameworks for adapting PSM strategies to meet emerging safety and regulatory challenges.

Conference on Process Safety Management PSM Compliance