PSMS BOOK

About the book:

Practical Process Safety Management is a book that provides a deeper understanding of the technical and human issues involving the various elements of Process Safety Management (PSM). The book is based on the author’s practical experience of 30 years, in chemical industries in India and abroad. You will understand the requirements of OSHA CFR1910.119 PSM rule and also gain valuable insights into the best practices of PSM. This book is organized into the following chapters: Introduction Process Safety Information Process Hazard Analysis Operating Procedures Work Permit Systems Contractor Safety Training Pre Startup Safety Review Incident Investigation Management of Change Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance Emergency Planning and Response Employee participation Audit and Management Review Human Factors (with case studies) Developing a Process Safety Culture Process Safety Management in India Price: Rs 950/= only. For purchase, please contact bkprism@gmail.com Proceeds from the book are donated to victims of Bhopal Gas Disaster. About the author Mr B Karthikeyan, Process Safety Management Consultant Mr Karthikeyan is a chemical engineer from Madras University, India and certified in risk analysis and risk management. He has over 30 years of experience in the chemical industry in the fields of operations, process safety and risk management. Prior to becoming a PSM consultant, he has worked in the chemical industry in India and Saudi Arabia. He is an expert in process hazard analysis techniques, human factors, process incident investigation and emergency planning and response. He has extensive practical experience in India and abroad, in leading the implementation and auditing of Process Safety Management System as per OSHA CFR 1910.119 PSM rule. He is a lead auditor for ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001 management systems. He has conducted over 300 training sessions and 250 audits on PSM for major Fertiliser, Oil & Gas and Petrochemical Companies. He has published many papers in leading magazines on PSM and presented many papers on PSM in national and international seminars. He founded Prism Consultants in 2001, a pioneering consultancy in India focusing on Process Safety Management. Website: www.prismcon.net