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 integrity management element.
Integrity management includes systems to ensure the integrity of the process and process equipment, including inspection, testing, and maintenance of equipment, establishing safe work practices, and conducting a pre-startup safety review (PSSR) before running a new or modified process or equipment.
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
- Alarm Handling Checklist [Health and Safety Executive, n.d.]
- Alarm Management: A Pilar of Process Safety Management [Hydrocarbon Processing, 2021]
- Alarm Management – A Practical Guide [ABB, 2021]
- Better Alarm Handling Information Sheet [Health and Safety Executive, 2000]
- Risk Engineering Position Paper: Pre-Start-Up Safety Review [Marsh, 2016]