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What is covered under PSM and RMP?

There is a lot of talk about a process being “PSM Covered” however, how is that defined? There are two different definitions outlining whether a chemical and therefore the attached process is PSM Covered. The first, and more generally referred to definition, is for quantities over 10,000 lbs. of flammable chemicals (defined as having a […]

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What is Process Safety?

When asked, “What is Process Safety?” the quick answer is that Process Safety helps “keep it in the pipe.” However, it goes well beyond that simple explanation. Although the term Process Safety is not in the dictionary, Merriam-Webster defines process as “a series of actions or operations conducing to an end; especially: a continuous operation or treatment especially in […]

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Leading and Lagging Indicators

Who doesn’t love data? Indicators are important in the Process Safety sphere, and are a great way of having a snapshot to see what is going on in a system. Taking that snapshot requires a facility to define the key performance indicators to focus on. As Peter Drucker wrote, “What gets measured gets managed.” In […]