N9: Mechanical Integrity Program Nuances for Process Safety Management Compliance

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center 

Room: 284 

CM Credit Hours: 1 

Mechanical Integrity is arguably one of the most difficult elements to implement in the 29 CFR 1910.119, Process Safety Management for Highly Hazardous Chemicals, and 40 CFR Part 68, Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions [Risk Management Program] regulations. When developing a Mechanical Integrity Program for Process Safety Management (PSM) or Risk Management Program (RMP), great care must be taken to avoid the potential to balloon into giant behemoth of a program.

This session focuses the Mechanical Integrity program into the root function – to effectively maintain equipment associated with the covered process in a manner which assures quality, confirms reliability, and establishes pedigree in support of operational safety. Discussion explores the nuances of the PSM/RMP Mechanical Integrity program by dissecting key elements from the rules. Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Safety professionals will gain insights on leveraging against the remaining PSM/RMP program elements and tips for right sizing a PSM/RMP-compliant Mechanical Integrity program.

Upon completion, the participant will be able to:
• Explain historical background on OSHA PSM regulation promulgation
• Describe Importance of a Mechanical Integrity for Process Safety Management
• Identify key elements of a Mechanical Integrity Program
• Incorporate Mechanical Integrity Program into Operations 

Intermediate

Community Exposure

Hazard Communication

IH/OH Program Management

Emergency preparedness and response

Environmental protection and monitoring

Hazard Communication

OHS Management systems, auditing, and compliance

Regulatory compliance

In-person

OnDemand

Practitioner

Lecture Only