Guidelines for Auditing Process Safety Management Systems [Hardcover]

This book discusses the fundamental skills, techniques, and tools of auditing, and the characteristics of a good process safety management system. A variety of approaches are given so the reader can select the best methodology for a given audit. This book updates the original CCPS Auditing Guideline project since the implementation of OSHA PSM regulation, and is accompanied by an online download featuring checklists for both the audit program and the audit itself. This package offers a vital resource for process safety and process development personnel, as well as related professionals like insurers.Acronyms.

Glossary.

Acknowledgements.

Preface.

User’s Guide to the Second Edition.

Executive Summary.

Introduction.

Guidance for Chapter 3-24.

Process Safety Management Audit Programs.

1.1 Process Safety Management (PSM) Audits and Programs.

1.2 PSM Audit Program Scope.

1.3 PSM Audit Program Guidance.

1. 4 PSM Audit Frequency and Scheduling.

1.5 PSM Audit Staffing.

1.6 Certification of Auditors.

1.7 PSM Audit Criteria and Protocols.

1.8 Audit Reporting.

1.9 Audit Follow-up.

1.10 Quality Assurance.

1.11 Summary.

Conducting Process Safety Management Program Audits.

2.1 Audit Planning.

2.2 On-site Audit Activities.

2.3 Gathering, Recording, and Evaluating Audit Data and Information.

2.4 Post-Audit Activities.

2.5 Summary.

PSM Applicability.

3.1 Overview.

3.2 Audit Criteria and ls;