This article applies to BOTH facilities practicing process safety and basic OSH. Many of the facilities will declare they have and utilize a Safety Management System (SMS) in their efforts to manage hazards and risks those hazards pose to workers, the environment, and the business. However, I have developed five (5) simple tests to determine if the facility is managing safety/process safety via an SMS.
Please remember that a facility that requires a PSM/RMP management system is REQUIRED to use these tools. Still, over 20+ years of performing PSM/RMP audits, we can conclude that many businesses struggle to meet the management system requirements.
