Process Safety Management (PSM): Contractors
On October 23, 1989, an explosion occurred at the Phillips Petroleum polyethylene plant in Pasadena, Texas. A massive vapor cloud was created causing 23 fatalities and over 100 injuries. Investigation into the incident revealed that a specialist maintenance contractor employed to do work on one of the reactors did not follow the proper procedures prior to maintenance work. Process Safety Management (PSM) is a systematic process aimed at preventing highly hazardous chemicals from being released. Because contractors perform crucial activities on PSM covered processes, unsafe contractor work may jeopardize other employees as well as the contractors themselves. In this interactive online video course, safety expert Jon Wallace discusses the elements of the PSM Contractor requirement, including contractor selection, training, and evaluation. It is critical that contractors understand potential hazards of their work environment; therefore, a solid understanding of the PSM Contractor requirement will help ensure employers correctly train contractors on OSHA regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What operational challenges does this course address?
This course addresses code interpretation, inspection consistency, and compliance decision-making related to Process Safety Management (PSM): Contractors. On October 23, 1989, an explosion occurred at the Phillips Petroleum polyethylene plant in Pasadena, Texas. A massive vapor cloud was created causing 23 fatalities and over 100 injuries.
What real-world situations or incidents is this training designed to prepare personnel for?
The training is designed to prepare personnel for plan reviews, inspections, and code-compliance situations AEC professionals encounter on real projects associated with Process Safety Management (PSM): Contractors. On October 23, 1989, an explosion occurred at the Phillips Petroleum polyethylene plant in Pasadena, Texas. A massive vapor cloud was created causing 23 fatalities and over 100 injuries.
What safety or compliance concerns does this course help organizations address?
This course helps organizations address code compliance, safety regulations, and risk-reduction requirements for the built environment tied to Process Safety Management (PSM): Contractors. It supports stronger awareness, more consistent practices, and better day-to-day decision-making on real municipal AEC projects.
Which personnel or departments would benefit most from this training?
This training is most relevant for code officials, inspectors, and other compliance-focused AEC professionals, along with organizations seeking to strengthen knowledge, consistency, and role-specific readiness connected to Process Safety Management (PSM): Contractors.
How can this course support department readiness, consistency, or professional development?
This course can support department readiness and professional development by strengthening code knowledge and supporting more consistent, defensible compliance decisions related to Process Safety Management (PSM): Contractors.
How does this course fit into a broader training program?
This course fits well within a broader training program focused on code compliance, inspection consistency, and risk-reduction training. It can be used to support onboarding, refresher training, continuing education, and more consistent performance across municipal AEC teams.
