Process Safety Management (PSM) is a systematic approach designed to prevent catastrophic incidents such as explosions, chemical leaks, or fires by controlling risks at every stage—from process design and operations to maintenance—involving hazardous substances or high-pressure systems.
Unlike personal safety, which focuses solely on protecting individuals, PSM encompasses the safety of entire processes. This includes design, operations, maintenance, and even the safe shutdown of production processes.
Key elements of PSM (based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119) include:
1. Employee Participation (EP)
2. Process Safety Information (PSI)
3. Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
4. Contractor Safety Management (CSM)
5. Mechanical Integrity (MI)
6. Operating Procedures (OP)
7. Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR)
8. Training (TRN)
9. Hot Work and Non-Routine Work Permits (HWP / NRWP)
10. Emergency Response Planning (ERP)
11. Management of Change (MOC)
12. Incident Investigation (II)
13. Compliance Audits (CA)
14. Trade Secrets (TS)
The benefits of having a certified Process Safety Management (PSM) system include:
- Reducing the risk of major accidents
- Strengthen trust among customers, partners, and government agencies
- Supporting compliance with industrial safety regulations
- Minimize environmental impact and risks to surrounding communities
- Enhance efficiency and reliability of production systems
Sika Thailand has been awarded the Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance certificate following an external audit by SICHER, under the regulations of the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT). This certification emphasizes the safe management of chemicals and production processes, as well as the effective reduction of accident risks in compliance with the legal requirements of the IEAT.
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