One of the initial 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 accountability element.
Process risk assessment and risk reduction involve the identification and analysis of process-related hazards, documentation of hazard analyses and implementation of risk reduction measures.
A risk assessment is a series of steps to identify hazards, determine the level of harm they can cause, determine control measures to eliminate or reduce the risk and record the findings. Risk reduction focuses on mitigating potential losses by reducing the likelihood and severity of a possible loss or injury due to a hazard.
The Self-Assessment and Action Plan Worksheet and the resources and industry best practices below are intended to help integrate the risk assessment element into your workplace.
Learn more about the PSM initiative here.
Key Resources
Enhancing Health & Safety Culture & Performance: Self-Evaluation Tool for Managing Risks in Manufacturing Workplaces. [WorkSafeBC, 2023].
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].
Industry Best Practices
Barrier-Focused Approaches to Risk Analysis -Introduction to Bow Tie Analysis [WorkSafeBC, 2019]
Critical Control Management Resources [WPAC, 2023]
Path 2 RSMP Guidelines for Operating Engineers Safety Program – Appendix B: Detailed Guidance & References on Process Safety Risk Assessment [Technical Standards and Safety Authority, 2020]
Process Safety Code: Process Risk Management [Gulf Petrochemicals & Chemicals Association, 2011]