About Course :
There are four ‘focus areas’ defining the key high level components of the PSM framework. Within each of the focus areas are a number of ‘elements’, 20 in total, which set out the key aspects of the operation that organisations need to get right. Each of these elements contains a number of ‘expectations’ which set out a more detailed definition of what they need to do in order to assure the integrity of the operation. Focus Areas - Process safety leadership
- Risk identification & assessment
- Risk management
- Review & improvement
Elements in each focus area
Within each focus area are a number of ‘elements’ 20 in total, which set out the key aspects of the operations that organisations need to get right. Each of these elements contains a number of ‘expectations’ which set out a more detailed definition of what they need to do in order to assure the integrity of the operation. Process safety leadership
1. Leadership commitment & responsibility
2. Identification & compliance with legislation & industry standards
3. Employee selection, placement, competency & health assurance
4. Workforce involvement
5. Communication with stakeholders Risk identification & assessment
6. Hazard identification & risk assessment
7. Documentation, records & knowledge management Risk management
8. Operating manuals & procedures
9. Process & operational status monitoring & handover
10. Management of operational interfaces
11. Standards & practices
12. Management of change & project management
13. Operational readiness & process start-up
14. Emergency preparedness
15. Inspection & maintenance
16. Management of safety critical devices
17. Work control, permit-to-work & test risk management
18. Contractor & supplier, selection & management Review & improvement
19. Incident reporting & investigation
20. Audit, assurance, management review & intervention
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