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Guidelines Implementing Process Management Systems
Management Systems
CENTER FOR CHEMICAL PROCESS SAFETY of the
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS 345 East 47th Street, New
York, New York 10017
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Guidelines for Implementing Process Safety
Management Systems
CENTER FOR CHEMICAL PROCESS SAFETY of the
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CONTENTS
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1.1 Overview and Objective of This Book 1.2 scope 1
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1.2.1 What Kinds of Companies and Operations Are Covered? 1.2.2
What Information Is in This Book? What Is Not?
1.3 How To Use This Book
2. GET MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT 7
2.1 W h y Get Management Commitment? 2.2 Getting Top-Level
Commitment
2.2.1 Selecting the Right Sponsor(s), 2.2.2 Selling the Need for
PSM 2.2.3 Selling the Need for Top-level Commitment
2.3.1 Setting Goals for PSM 2.3.2 Communicating the Importance of
PSM 2.3.3 Providing Resources
Management
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3.1 Introduction 3.2 Select PSM Framework
3.2.1 CCPS Model 3.2.2 Other Models
3.3.1 Who Should Be on the Team? 3.3.2 How Should This Team Work?
3.3.3 Soliciting Team Members' Participation
3.3 Establish a PSM Team
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3.3.4 Scheduling and Organizing the First Meeting 3.35 Conducting
Team Meetings
3.4.1 Characterize Company Management System Appmch 3.42 Define
Supervision/Delegation Appmch 3.4.3 Define Documentation Approach
3.4.4 Define Communication Appmach
3.4 Define CompanySpedfic Attributes
4. EVALUATE THE PRESENT STATUS 4.1 Recognize the Objective 4.2
Select an Evaluation Tool
42.1 Audits 4 2 2 Surveys
4.3 Perform the Evaluation 4.4 Identi9 Gaps and Overlaps
5. DEVELOP A PLAN 5.1 Review the Preliminary Plan 5.2 Select an
Implementation Strategy
52.1 Companywide Appmach 5 2 2 Facility-Specific Appmach 52.3
"Hybrid" Appmach
5.3.1 Priority Facilities 5.32 Priority Elements 5.3.3 Limitations
on the Scope of the Plan
5.4.1 Develop a Pmgram Plan 5.42 Develop a Schedule 5.4.3 Develop a
Resoufie Plan
5.3 Define Priorities
5.4 Estimate Resome Needs and Schedule
5.5 Communicate and Get Approval of the Plan Appendix 5-1: h p l e
Facility Ranking Process Appendix 5-2 Example of Management
Presentation on PSM Plan
6. DEVELOP SPECIFIC PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
6.1.1 Total Quality Management FQM) Techniques 6.1 2 Using Model
Programs 6.1.3 Business Process Redesign
6.1 Select an Approach
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6.2 Select a Team 6.3 Develop the System 6.4 Recheck against
Criteria
7. PUT THE SYSTEM INTO PRACTICE 7.1 Pilot Testing
7.1.1 Fadots to Consider in Pilot-Site Selection 7.12 Gaining Local
Support for the Pilot Test 7.1.3 Implementing a Successful PSM
Pilot 7.1.4 Assessing Pilot Test Results
72.1 Where to Begin Installation 7 2 2 Who Should Manage
Installation
7.3.1 Describe System Benefits 7.32 Reinfofie Buy-In from
Management 7.3.3 Reinforce Buy-In from Participants
7.4 Design and Provide Training 7.4.1 Training Managers 7.42
Training Trainers 7.4.3 Training Users 7.4.4 Training Others (e.g.,
Contractors) 7.4.5 Training Methods and Tools
7.2 Plan and Manage Installation
7.3 Sell the System
8. MEASURE AND MONITOR INSTALLATION 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Monitor
Installation
82.1 Plant-Level Monitoring 8 2 2 Companywide Monitoring
8.3 "Customer Feedback" and Follow-Up Conclusion
9. EXPANDING BEYOND INITIAL SCOPE 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Expanding
Beyond Minimum Requirements 9.3 Involve Other Activities 9.4
Involve Other Functions
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9.5 Expand to Other Processes 9.6 Expand Internationally
9.6.1 Evaluate Local Needs 9.62 Establish Priorities 9.6.3 Match
Systems to Local Needs
Conclusion
EPILOGUE
Background Introduction Getting Management Commitment Defining
Goals Evaluating the Present Status Developing a Plan Developing
Specific PSM Systems Putting the System into Practice Measuring and
Monitoring Expanding Beyond Initial Scope
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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INDEX 215
PREFACE
The Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) has recognized since
its inception that enhancements in chemical process technologies,
taken alone, are not sufficient to prevent catastrophic events such
as the Bhopal disaster. It is obvious that successful chemical
process management technologies need the commitment and
participation of top management. Therefore, with sup- port from
itsadvisory and managingboards, CCPSestablished a multifaceted
program to address the need for technical management commitment and
technical management systems to xvduce the potential for exposures
to the public and to the environment.
The first document produced under the CCPS program was a bmchure
entitled “A Challenge to Commitment,” which was mailed to the CEOs
of more than 1500 companies. It provides an overview and an outline
of a comprehensive model for the technical management of chemical
process safety, characterized by twelve distinct and essential
elements.
The second publication was a book entitled Guidefinesfor Technical
Manage- ment of Chemical Process Safety. It expands on the twelve
elements of the CCPS model and pmvides both the framework and
detailed components for a chemical process safety management
system, and offers various alternatives for implementation of each
of the elements and components of the model. To further supplement
and ”customize” the model, American Institute of Chemi- cal
Engineers (AIChE) conducts training pmgramsbased on thebook, to
teach the use of the CCPS ptocess safety management pmgram.
A third publication, Plant Guidelines for Technical M a n a g h t
of Chemical Process Safety, contains highly detailed instructions
and example materials suitable for direct implementation at plants.
Most of the example materials are taken fmm written pt.ocedurPs
currently in place at some of the most pres- tigious U.S. plants.
The guidelines axv directed toward all those individuals with
responsibility for initiating and/or maintaining any of the
elements detailed in Guidelinesfur Technical Management of Chemical
Pmess Safety. Video training pmgrams based on these two books have
also been produced to help companies ptesent the principles of
ptocess safety management to employees. Other CCPS guidelines
address individual elements-such as Auditing, Inci- dent
Investigation, and Documentation-in greater detail.
This book complements previous work by CCPS in describing how to
undertake the design, development, and installation of pmcess
safety management systems.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) wishes to thank all
the mem- bers of the Technical Management Subcommittee who provided
guidance in the preparation of these materials. CCPS also wishes to
express its apprecia- tion to members of the Technical Steering
Committee for their advice and support.
The Technical Management Subcommittee included the following
individ- uals: Alfred Bickum (Goodyear "irr & Rubber Company);
John Dowbekin (Exxon Chemical Company); W.J. Fraser (Mexk &
Company, Inc.); John Gallamoxt (DOW Chemical); Jeff Gunderson
(Chevron ReseaKh &Technology Company); William Helmer (Hoechst
Celanese Corporation); Gregory Keeports (Rohm and Haas Company);
Anne McGuinness (Chevmn Corpora- tion); John Murphy @ow Chemical
Company); Jim Parnell @.I. Dupont De Nemours & Company); Frank
Ragonese (Mobil Oil Corporation); E. J. Ryczek (Metrk &
Company, Inc.); Stanley Schechter (Rohm & Haas Company); Wayne
Scheimann (Nalco Chemical Company); Leslie Scher (Grace Specialty
Chemi- cals Company); Thomas Selders (ARCO); Joseph Sweeney (ARCO
Chemical); C. R. West (PPG Industries, Inc.); and Sanford Schreiber
(CCPS/AIChE).
Arthur D. Little, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, was the
contractor who pwpawd these Guidelines. R. Scott Stricoff was
Arthur D. Little's Project Director. The principal author was Mary
I. Woodell. Key contributors included Henry Ozog and David Webb.
Tracey Martensen's contribution to manuscript preparation was
invaluable.
We gratefully acknowledge the comments and suggestions submitted by
the following companies and peer reviewers: Henry Blunt (Shell
Oil); Arthur F. Burk (DuPont); Charles Dancer (Allied Signal); J.
A. Hoffmeister (Martin Marietta Energy Systems); Robert Ormsby (Air
Pmducts and Chemicals); Duane Sanderson (3M); Anthony A. Thompson
(Monsanto); and Guy Van Cleve (Petrocon).
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LIST OF TABLES, FIGURES, AND APPENDICES
AIChE/CCPS Process Safety Management Elements
PSM Sponsolship Roles PSM Ptesentation Worksheet and Sample Outline
Sample Executive Summary Sample Vision Statement Sample Group
Charter or Mission Statement Example of Preliminary Company Plan
Summary Example of a Preliminary Divisional Plan Summary Sample
Skills Matrix Sample Level of Effort Allocation Matrix Chemical
Manufacturers Association (CMA) Process Safety Management Elements
American Peholeum Institute (API) P m s s Safety Management
Elements Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Risk Management
Program Components Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) P m s s Safety Management Elements Sample PSM Skills/Impact
Matrix Sample PSM Team Mission Statement: Outline and Final Version
Sample Matrix: Skills Applied to Tasks Sample Matrix: Staff
Allocation by Project Phase Sample Agenda for First PSM Team
Meeting Process Safety Management Assessment Framework
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LIST OF TABLES, FIGURES, A N D APPENDICES
Example Page from a PSM Topical Outline Baseline Audit Report for
Management of Change Yes/No Questionnaire for PSM P q p m
Evaluation Open-Ended Questionnaire for Evaluating Operating
Plocedutes Pmgram Sample Management Grid: PSM Elements/Primary
Responsibility and Lmation Maturity of PSM Systems and Pmgrams
Example of PSM Status Summary Example of an Interim Report from a
PSM Task Team Example of Responsibility Matrix for Hybrid Appmch
Sample Analysis of Selected PSM Gaps and Priorities Sample Work
Bteakdown Structute: Priority Elements and Tasks Example of
Intemlated PSM Elements and Priorities Example Matrix :
Skills/Tasks Required for Developing PHA Program Example Task
Leadership Assignments for PHA Pmgram Development PSM Staffing
Needs by Element and Function Final Plan Schedule-Linear limeline
Final Plan Schedule for Overall Pmgmm Staff Resoumes Plan for
"Develop PHA Process" Example of Ideal Staff Needs vs. Actual
Availability Analysis Sample Pmject Plan Table of Contents Example
of Pmject Plan Sections on "Installation and Verification" and
"Financial Contmls" Sample Report: Resources Used vs. Plan
Simplified Example of TQM Team Results: Customer/Supplier Needs
Simplified Example of TQM Team Results: Current P m s s Flow
Simplified Example of TQM Team Results: Identification of Bteakdown
Points Simplified Example of Adaptation of a Model Pmgram
Simplified Example of Stakeholder Needs
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Simplified Example of Identifying Bamers 139 Simplified Example of
Roles Definition 140
Simplified Example of Redesigned Pmcess Flow 141
Sample Outline for Management System SOP 145
Summary of PSM Pilot Test Goals and Parameters 151
Pilot Test Roles and Responsibilities 1 52
Sample Pilot Test Feedback Questionnaite 153
Sample PSM Pilot Test Interim Report to Management 156
Sample PSM Pilot Test Interim Report to Facility Managers 157
Example of Job Description for Managing PSM Pilot Test 162
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Example of a Monthly Status Report Used within a Facility 177
Example of Quarterly Status Report 179 180
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Example of a PSM System User Feedback Survey 183 Application of PSM
Elements to Chemical Distribution Activities 189
Comparison of PSM Elements with Industrial Hygiene Management Needs
191 Stages of Pmcess Safety Management Systems 195
Example of PSM Customer Benefits Grid
Sample On-Site Review Interview Format Example of an Exception
Report to Management Example of an Overview Report to
Management
Appendix 2-1 Sample Document Ptesenting PSM to Senior Management
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Appendix 5-1 Example Facility Ranking Plocess
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INTRODUCTION
1.1 OVERVIEW AND OBFCrIVE OF THIS BOOK
Since its founding in 1985, the American Institute of Chemical
Engineers’ Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) has promoted
enhanced manage- ment of chemical process safety. Leading the way
in recognizing that process safety involves both technology and
management, the CCPS pmgram has included a series of initiatives
designed to address the concerns and interests of senior management
(A Challenge to Commitment), middle management (Guidelinesfor the
Technical Management of Chemical Process Safety), and plant- level
staff (Plant Guidelinesfor Technical Management of Chemical Process
Safety). These materials derive from CCPS’ model for the technical
management of chemical process safety, which is presented here as
Table 1-1.
Guidelines fur Implementation of Process Safety Management is
designed to assist those who are called upon to design, develop,
and install p m s s safety management systems within their plants
or companies: the people who must “make it happen.” Therefore, this
book includes examples and references to assist in the design of a
management system for implementation of p m s s safety throughout a
plant or company.
The task of processsafety management implementation
iscomplexbecause it crosses over several functional areas of a
company’s organization. For example, comprehensive process safety
management systems influence re- searrh, development, and
engineering; facility and process construction, oper- ation, and
maintenance; training throughout the organization; p m r e m e n t
; and information management.
This book provides practical assistance in how to implement the
ideas and concepts found in earlier CCPS publications.
1.2 SCOPE
1.2.1 What Kinds of Companies and Operations Are Covered?
These Guidelines are designed to be adaptable to the needs of most
operations involved in the storage, transfer, use, and processing
of hazardous materials, and the information is intended to be
adapted by the rrader.
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Accountability. Objectivcr and Goals Continuity of operations
Continuity of systems (RSOUIWS and finding) Continuity of
organizations Company expectations (vision or master plan)
Qualitypnxess Control of exceptions Alternative methods
(performance vs. specification) Management accessibility
Communications
Procar Knowledge and Documentation Process definition and design
criteria Pmcess and equipment design Company memory (management
information) Documentation of risk management decisions Protective
systems Normal and upset conditions Chemical and occupational
health hazards
Capital Project Review and Design Procedures (for new or existing
plrnta, expansions, and acquiritions)
Appropriation request procedures Riskassessment for investment pu-
Hazalds xwiew (including worst credible cases) Siting (relative to
risk management) Piotplan Plpcess design and m i e w procedure8
Project management pmcedures
Process Risk Management Hazard identification Riskassessment of
existing operations Reduction of risk Residual risk management
(in-piant emexgency response and mitigation) Process management
during emergencies Encouraging client and supplier companies to
adopt similar risk management practices Selection of businesses
with acceptable risks
Management of Change Change of technology Change of facility
Organizational changes that may havean impact on process safety
Variance procedums Temporary changes Pennanmt changes
1.2 SCOPE 3
Process and Equipment Integrity Reliability engineering Materials
of construction Fabrication and inspection p m e d u m Installation
pmedures Preventive maintenance Pmess, hardware, and systems
inspections and testing (pre-startup safety review) Maintenance
pmedures Alarm and instrument management Demolition
procedures
Human Factors Human error assessment Operator/process and equipment
interfaces Administrative controls V e n u s hardware
Training and Performance Definition of skills and knowledge
Training programs (e.g., new employees, contractors, technical
employees) Design of operating and maintenance pmedutps Initial
qualification assessment Ongoing performance and refresher training
Instructor program Records management
Incident Investigation
Incident recording
Standards, Codes, and Laws Internal standards, guidelines, and
practices (past history, flexible performance
~ Majorincidents
~ Communication
Audits and Corrective Actions Process safety audits and compliance
reviews Resolutions and closeout procedures
Enhancement of Process Safety Knowledge Internal and external
research Improved pdic t ive systems Pmess safety reference
library
4 1. INTRODUCTION
This book primarily addresses process safety management for
facilities handling hazardous materials, and describes activities
and appmacheswithin medium- to large-size U. S. companies. Howevel;
readers will find that many of the principles outlined herp alp
equally applicable and lpadily adaptable to smaller operations and
single-plant operations. Similarly, although the case study
provided at the end of this volume focuses on the chemical industry
the principles it illustrates apply to the full range of allied
industries such as pulp and paperr electronics, oil and gas, etc.
The Guidelines can be seen as a template that can be refined and
applied to a wide range of processes, industries, and
organizational structures.
To assist you in looking beyond this book, Chapter 9 addmses the
expan- sion of process safety management programs and techniques to
cover trans- portation and other business activities nquiring
environmental, health, and safety contml. Chapter 9 also raises
some of the issues that readers should consider in implementing
process safety management internationally.
1.2.2 What Znfomultion Is in This Book? What Zs Not?
This book addresses the design, development, and installation of
process safety management systems, but does not address subsequent
operation and maintenance of those systems. The book's goal is to
help you put together a workable, effective pmgram and put it in
place within your company or plant.
There is no single "right " way to implement process safety
mnngement. Effective programs and systems are fully integrated into
an individual company's operations, and reflect its business
priorities, cultuR, and organization. For this reason, as you will
see, this book does not plpsent formulae or dictate instructions
for implementation. Instead, it pmvides information and "how to"
examples to help people who have responsibility for developing
process safety management programs determine the approach that best
fulfills their companies' specific needs.
Some of this information is presented in the form of very specific
examples, used to illustrate a range of appmches and methods. This
range is not intended to be all-inclusive; your company's pmise
organization may not be represented here. However, every effort has
been made to address several common structum, including centralized
and decentralized operations and "top-down" and "bottom-up"
management structures.
1.3 HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
Implementing p m s s safety management (PSM) is a process, each of
whose phases builds on previous steps. This book's organization
reflects this process chronologically. Chapters 2 through 8 of this
book present a step-by-step
1.3 HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 5
discussion of the process of designing a management system for
implement- ing pmcess safety.
Each chapter includes other common elements, including
"Hint" boxes, highlighting specific implementation pointers for
con-
"Tmubleshooter" boxes, which help identify potential bottlenecks
and sideration.
suggest ways to overcome them.
Because of its chmnological presentation, you will pmbably find it
most productive to read this book in chapter order. As you
undertake the pmcess it describes, you may find that some sections
afle particularly relevant to your company, and elect to shafle
them with teammates or other colleagues. Similarly, you may find it
useful to consolidate hints for discussion inside your
company.
At the end of this book you will find a case study describing PSM
im- plementation at "Midwest Chemicals and Plastics."
Midwest Chemicals and Plastics (MCP) is an imaginary company, but
as described it reflects many characteristics commonly seen in both
large and small companies interested in PSM. MCPbeginsexploring PSM
without a real understanding of what PSM involves or how to use the
concepts. A "cham- pion" is appointed, and under the guidance of
the champion and a team of others, MCP ptoceeds thmugh a series of
steps including defining the goals, assessing their current status,
establishing priorities, preparinga plan for PSM implementation,
and designing testing and installing specific PSM systems.
The experience of MCP shows how both centralized and decentralized
management approaches can be consistent with implementation of PSM.
There is mote than one way to successfully design, develop, and
install PSM systems, and in some cases more than one appmach will
be needed within the same company.
As MCP proceeds with PSM implementation, the company emphasizes
sharing and making effective use of programs that already exist,
recognizing that PSM implementation is a big job, and no one can
afford to "=-invent the wheel." Even when different divisions of
MCP proceed with different ap- proaches to PSM implementation,
ongoing communication facilitates sharing of information. As MCP
assesses its PSM status and designs PSM systems, the team pays
catvful attention to identifyingand using systems already in
place.
MCP's success relies on the continuing support and commitment of
the company's senior management. It is vital that such support be
enlisted at the earliest stages of PSM design. The PSM
implementation effort R q u i m resour- ces; given the inevitable
competition for limited resouxces within any or- ganization, senior
management support is a key success factor.
The MCP example, though fictional, helps to demonstrate how the ap-
proaches described in thisbookcan come together to achieve PSM
implemen- tation.
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