Dive into the evolutionary journey of Process Safety Management (PSM) through this concise SlideShare presentation. Over six enlightening slides, the discourse delves into the history of PSM, its inception as a tool spurred by catastrophic industry incidents, the genesis of standardized safety rules by OSHA, and its progress into the present day. Furthermore, the dialogue uncovers critical factors that have influenced PSM evolution and elucidates where the future spectrum of PSM lies.

1. The Journey of Process Safety Management:
Past, Present, and Future Trends

2. History of
PSM
Evolution
PSM was developed as a reactive
measure to industry disasters
Bhopal and Piper Alpha accidents in the 1980s
galvanized its establishment
PSM became a tool for proactive risk
management

3. Beginning of the PSM Era
The Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) established 14 key
elements of PSM in 1992
This helped to standardize the
approach to safety in the oil and gas
industry

4. PSM Today
Modern PSM
incorporates evolving
technology and
industry best
practices
Increasing focus
on culture, leadership,
and competency
alongside technical
controls

5. Factors Contributing to PSM Evolution
Overview and
scrutiny of
previous incidents
Increasing
regulations and
industry standards
Technological
advancements and
analytics

6. Embracing the
Future of PSM
Leveraging digital
technologies and
emerging analytical tools
The shift towards a more
holistic emphasis on safety
culture and leadership

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