One of the steps in Process Safety Management (PSM) implementation is to complete a qualitative gap analysis against the PSM standard (in this case, the CSA Z767 standard). To perform this gap analysis, PSM Self-Assessment Worksheets have been developed as part of the current work. These documents are for the enhancement of process safety knowledge element.
Enhancement of process safety knowledge includes the continuous improvement of process safety knowledge through industry learnings and participation in various associations (e.g., professional, trade, labour, technical) and incorporation of advances and improvements where feasible.
The Self-Assessment and Action Plan Worksheet and the resources and industry best practices below are intended to help integrate the investigation element into your workplace.
Learn more about the PSM initiative here.
Key Resources
- How to Use PSM Self-Assessment & Action Plans
- Integrating Process Safety Management into Canadian Wood Pellet Facilities that Generate Combustible Wood Dust [Rayner Brown, K., Murray, G., Laturnus, B., Yazdanpanah, F., Cloney, C., Amyotte, P.R. The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering. 102, 4085-4103., 2024]
- Managing Risks in Manufacturing Workplaces: How to Use the Self-Evaluation Tool [WorkSafeBC, 2022]
- Enhancing Health & Safety Culture & Performance: Self-Evaluation Tool for Managing Risks in Manufacturing Workplaces [WorkSafeBC, 2023]
Industry Best Practices
- Process Safety Code: Process Risk Management – Enhancing Process Safety Knowledge [Gulf Petrochemicals & Chemicals Association, 2011]
- Process Safety Fundamentals [International Association of Oil and Gas Producers, 2020]
- Toolbox Webinar Series (including Learning from Incidents, The Role of Leadership in Accident Investigations, Learning from What Goes Right and others listed) [Energy Institute, 2023]