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 audit program element.
The audit program element is the system for assessing the organization’s current PSM program with respect to a given PSM standard to determine if the program conforms to the standard and if the PSM program is implemented and maintained. This program includes establishing a PSM audit system to assess whether the program meets the requirements of a PSM standard. This program also includes a routine review of each management system element to assess its effectiveness.
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 Element Audit Checklist [Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, 2016]
- Process Safety Management Audit Protocol Workbook [Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering, 2013]
- Process Safety Management Standard Audit Protocol [Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering, 2013]
- PSM Program Review Checklist [Georgia Tech OSH Program, 2011]
- Site Self-Assessment Tool [Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference/Major Industrial Accidents Council of Canada, 2001]