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 human factors element.
The human factors element considers how the interaction of humans, technology and organizations can affect process safety. Human factors evaluates human interactions with respect to other components of a workplace system with the goal to optimize safety, human well-being and overall system performance.
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
- Guidelines for Preventing Human Error in Process Safety [Center for Chemical Process Safety, 1994]
- Human Factors Overview and Resources [WorkSafeBC, 2023]
- Human Factors Self-Assessment Guide and Tool for Safety Management Systems at Petroleum and Major Hazard Facility Operations [State of Western Australia, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, 2024]
- Reducing Error and Influencing Behaviour [Health and Safety Executive, 1999]
- The Human Factor in Process Safety Management [Gambetti, F., Casalli, A., Chisari, V., 2012]
- Video: Human and Organizational Performance – The 5 Principles in Action [Energy Safety Canada, 2022]