Effectively Manage Operating Procedures Using Process Safety Enterprise®

Process Safety Enterprise® (PSE), a cloud-based platform, helps manage operating procedures, ensuring compliance with OSHA's PSM standard. This white paper details the key features of PSE, including:

• Document Control System: Easily stores and retrieves documents.
• Intelligent Form Builder: Creates customizable forms.
• Action Tracking System: Manages all tasks related to operating procedures.
• Reporting and Dashboard/KPI: Provides real-time insights into activities.
• Operating Procedure Workflow: Guides users through initiating new or updating existing operating procedures and conducting the annual procedure certification.

A case study highlights the consequences of inadequate operating procedures. It emphasizes how a process to ensure thorough and current operating procedures could have helped to prevent this disaster.

Introduction

Operating procedures are central to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) Process Safety Management (PSM) 29 CFR 1910.119 standard. They provide clear instructions for safely conducting activities in each covered process consistent with the process safety information. The procedures describe each operating phase, the operating limits, safety and health considerations, and the safety systems and their functions.

Effective operating procedure processes should include the activities above and track them to completion. Training should also be tracked for the various operator levels, such as blenders and reactor operators. All relevant operating procedures should be included in the training along with the other required topics, such as a process overview, emergency operations, and safe work permits. Testing and on-the-job observations should verify that the trainees have received and understood the training and adhere to the required procedures. This workflow can help companies comply with the PSM requirements of the 29 CFR 1910.119 standard.

For businesses serious about implementing a comprehensive PSM compliance system, ioMosaic offers the Process Safety Enterprise^® (PSE) (Figure 1). PSE is a cloud-based platform enabling easy ongoing management of process safety data, helping businesses achieve compliance, manage risk, and remain competitive. Unlike any other system available in the market today, PSE is a centralized web-based application that integrates all PSM elements and workflows, making it THE ultimate solution for managing operating procedures effectively. This white paper delves into the key features of the Operating Procedure workflow and how it benefits companies seeking to improve and elevate their systems to manage the hazards of the covered process.

To help you better understand the requirements of the PSM standard, we recommend a PSM Essentials eLearning course like the one offered by Process Safety Learning^®.