A COMPLETE PSM SOLUTION
Fully integrated Process Safety Management (PSM) solutions based on CCPS guidelines, industry standards and recommended practices. Mobile, User-friendly, PSM applications on MS 365.
FACILEX® tackles both pipeline and process safety management with a suite of fully integrated PSM business processes derived from industry best practices. All the elements of Risk Based Process Safety management, such as Management of Change (MOC), Incident Investigation, Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis can be addressed seamlessly with FACILEX®.
MANAGEMENT
OF CHANGE
Permanent, temporary, or emergency change to processes or hazardous materials.
INCIDENT
REPORTING
Supports the collecting of data pertaining to incidents, assessment, and reporting.
ISSUE
MANAGEMENT
Assign and follow-up completion of tasks from audits, inspections, meetings, etc.
RISK
WATCH
Register and assess the level of risk associated with process or hazardous materials.
AUDIT
MANAGEMENT
Audit protocols, schedules, data collection and tracking of follow-up items.
PROCESS HAZARD
ANALYSIS
Identify and analyze the significance of potential hazards in processes or materials.
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OSHA 1910.119, the Process Safety Management regulations mandate that plant operators manage the hazards associated with processes using highly hazardous chemicals.
Covered processes involve either specified quantities of hazardous chemicals or significant quantities of flammable substances, with exemptions for retail, oil, gas, and remote facilities.
The Process Safety Management (PSM) standard applies broadly to interconnected and closely located components that could contribute to or exacerbate a hazardous chemical release.
The regulation requires a great deal of information be maintained and kept current such as
A key element of OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) is the requirement for, and adherence to, a Management of Change (MOC) procedure.
Before change Implementation:
After change Implementation:
“Replacement in Kind” (RIK) in the context of OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) regulation, allows certain replacements that meet original design specifications to bypass the formal Management of Change (MOC) process.
There are three primary assumptions that guide Replacement in Kind (RIK) decisions.
The OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) standard, identifies Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) as a critical component for identifying, evaluating, and controlling potential hazards associated with processes that involve hazardous chemicals. The analysis involves a systematic review of potential failure points, human errors, and equipment malfunctions that could lead to releases or other hazardous events.
API Recommended Practice 1173 (API RP 1173) outlines a Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS) framework to help pipeline operators manage safety risks, improve operational reliability, and foster a culture of continuous safety improvement. It emphasizes proactive risk management, leadership commitment, stakeholder engagement, and learning from safety-related events to enhance overall pipeline safety.
API RP 1173 Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS) and OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Management (PSM) standard both focus on managing safety risks in industrial operations, but they have distinct scopes and emphases.
OSHA 1910.119, the Process Safety Management (PSM) standard, specifically targets facilities that handle hazardous chemicals above certain threshold quantities, such as refineries and chemical plants. In contrast, API RP 1173 is tailored to pipeline operators, addressing the unique risks associated with transporting hazardous liquids and gases over long distances.
Both standards emphasize risk-based safety management, but API RP 1173 is structured around a broader safety culture for continuous improvement and risk management tailored to the pipeline industry. OSHA PSM is more prescriptive, with specific requirements for elements like hazard analysis, mechanical integrity, and process design.
The Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) guidelines complement both the OSHA PSM standard (29 CFR 1910.119) and API RP 1173 Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS) by providing comprehensive best practices and tools that enhance safety management within hazardous industries.
CCPS guidelines were instrumental in shaping the OSHA PSM standard, and they continue to provide more detailed, in-depth guidance on implementing each PSM element. For example, CCPS covers advanced methodologies for hazard analysis, mechanical integrity, and emergency preparedness that support facilities in meeting OSHA’s regulatory requirements.
CCPS guidelines offer broader safety management principles that align well with RP 1173’s goals. CCPS emphasizes creating a safety culture, continuous improvement, and robust incident investigation—key areas also highlighted in RP 1173. CCPS guidelines provide a toolkit for API RP 1173’s framework, enabling pipeline operators to adapt best practices from the chemical process industry to their own safety systems.
Both API RP 1173 and OSHA PSM promote risk management and a proactive safety culture, and CCPS guidelines delve into these areas with additional strategies for leadership commitment, workforce engagement, and risk-based decision-making. CCPS’s focus on human factors and operational discipline can strengthen compliance with both standards and enhance an organization’s overall safety performance.
In summary, CCPS guidelines serve as a rich resource for both OSHA PSM and API RP 1173 by offering practical, advanced insights that support and enhance compliance while promoting an integrated approach to safety management across hazardous industries.
The EPA Clean Air Act Risk Management Plan (RMP) Rule, found in Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act, is a regulation designed to prevent chemical accidents that could harm public health or the environment. The RMP rule requires facilities that use, store, or handle significant quantities of certain hazardous substances to develop and implement a Risk Management Plan. Key aspects of the RMP rule include:
The RMP rule applies to industries such as chemical manufacturing, oil and gas processing, and large-scale agricultural operations that use chemicals like ammonia or chlorine. The RMP rule ultimately seeks to protect public health, community safety, and the environment by preventing catastrophic chemical accidents and ensuring coordinated emergency response plans.
Federal EPA standards and regulations complement the OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) standard, 29 CFR 1910.119, particularly through the Risk Management Plan (RMP) rule under the Clean Air Act, which focuses on preventing and mitigating chemical accidents. Here’s how they are integrated and aligned:
In essence, EPA standards supplement OSHA PSM by focusing on environmental and public safety impacts, while the two standards collectively ensure comprehensive risk management for facilities handling hazardous chemicals.
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