What does the Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard address?

The Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard specifically addresses the requirements for preventing hazardous chemical releases that could pose serious risks to employees, the public, and the environment. It focuses on the management of processes involving hazardous chemicals, aiming to identify, evaluate, and control the risks associated with those processes effectively. This standard encompasses various elements, including hazard identification, operational procedures, employee training, and emergency response plans, to ensure that safety measures are in place and maintained.

By emphasizing the prevention of hazardous chemical releases, the PSM Standard helps organizations establish a robust safety system that minimizes the potential for catastrophic incidents. Other options, while important aspects of workplace safety, do not directly relate to the specialized requirements outlined in the PSM Standard. For example, general workplace safety encompasses a broader range of topics, operating machinery safely pertains to specific equipment use, and employee work shifts focus on scheduling rather than the management of chemical processes.