Title :
Process safety management and the electrical function
Author :
Wellman, Craig M. ; McConnell, Jess D.
Author_Institution :
DuPont Co., Wilmington, DE, USA
Abstract :
OSHA regulations mandating process safety can have a significant impact on the full life cycle of an electrical system. Implementation of process safety management (PSM) is intended to prevent catastrophic accidents. It includes powerful managing system elements that can be applied to improve electrical safety and help meet other business objectives. This paper introduces the subject and discusses how to apply PSM to electrical facilities in plants
Keywords :
accidents; legislation; management; safety; standards; OSHA regulations; business objectives; catastrophic accidents; electrical safety; life cycle; plant electrical facilities; process safety management; Accidents; Chemical industry; Disaster management; Electrical safety; Environmental management; Management training; Occupational safety; Power system management; Quality management; Technology management;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1997. Record of Conference Papers. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Incorporated Industry Applications Society 44th Annual
Conference_Location :
Banff, Alta.
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4217-8
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.1997.648174
