PII Courses

Recommended prerequisites: None. However, either this course or Course 2 should be taken before Courses 4 through 9 (on various PSM elements). For a more in depth study you should plan to attend Course 2.

This course introduces the PSM architecture (written programs, roles and responsibilities, implementation including training, record keeping, and auditing). The course explores all 14 key elements (parts) of a comprehensive PSM program and how the overall architecture applies to each. Links between elements and integration with existing and sometimes overlapping current company policies (such as quality and reliability programs) are also discussed.

Typical Course Candidates

Managers – Operations, Safety and Executive
Engineers – Process, Safety and Mechanical
PSM Implementation Team Members – Anyone involved with implementation including operators, maintenance personnel, and purchasing agents
Compliance Auditors
Environmental Management and Technicians

What You Will Learn:

Basic performance-based requirements of PSM standards
Jargon for communicating PSM requirements to others throughout the organization
Specific guidelines for developing written programs tailored for each PSM element
How to avoid costly implementation mistakes
For each element
- How to begin implementation at your company
- Additional training necessary for implementation of specific elements

Take Home:

Comprehensive course notebook containing
- Sources of PSM information
- Comprehensive list of key PSM performance indicators
Certificate of Completion
0.8 CEUs & 0.8 COCs

Course Outline (1-day, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

Introduction to PSM

Overview of PSM standards and regulations, summary, definitions, origins, goals

Elements of PSM:

Employee Participation
Process Safety Information
Operating Procedures
Hot Work Permit/Safe Work Practices
Training
Contractors
Process Hazard Analysis
Management of Change
Mechanical Integrity
Pre-Startup Safety Review
Emergency Planning and Response
Incident Investigation
Compliance Auditing
Trade Secrets
Management Commitment and Accountability

PSM programs – Developing, Implementing and Planning

Overview of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for PSM elements

More Information

Instructor(s):

Bill Bridges is a primary instructor for this course. He has taught this course and the longer version (Course 2) to over 2000 students on 6 continents. To find our more about this course or to check into having this course taught at your site, contact Mr. Bridges at 1.865.675.3458 or by e-mail at wbridges@p-i-i-i.com.

Revonda Tew is a primary instructor for this course. She has many years of PSM implementation experience and training experience. Feel free to contact Mrs. Tew at rtew@p-i-i-i.com.

Schedule:

This course is only offered as a private offering at a client’s site. Please contact PII for details about having our training provided at your site.

Pricing for Public Offerings (per student):