Research and Markets: Guidelines for Auditing Process Safety Management Systems, 2nd Edition Offers a Vital Resource for Process Safety and Process Development Personnel

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d190fd/guidelines_for_aud) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book "Guidelines for Auditing Process Safety Management Systems, 2nd Edition" to their offering.

This book discusses the fundamental skills, techniques, and tools of auditing, and the characteristics of a good process safety management system. A variety of approaches are given so the reader can select the best methodology for a given audit. This book updates the original CCPS Auditing Guideline project since the implementation of OSHA PSM regulation, and is accompanied by an online download featuring checklists for both the audit program and the audit itself. This package offers a vital resource for process safety and process development personnel, as well as related professionals like insurers.

Key Topics Covered:

• User's Guide to the Second Edition.
• Guidance for Chapter 3-24.
• Process Safety Management Audit Programs.
• Conducting Process Safety Management Program Audits.
• PSM Applicability.
• Process Safety Culture.
• Compliance with Standards.
• Workforce Involvement.
• Stakeholder Outreach.
• Process Knowledge Management.
• Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis.
• Operating Procedures.
• Safe Work Practices.
• Asset Integrity and Reliability.
• Contractor Management.
• Training and Performance Assurance.
• Management of Change.
• Operational Readiness.
• Conduct of Operations.
• Emergency Management.
• Incident Investigation.
• Measurement and Metrics.
• Auditing.
• Management Review and Continuous Improvement.
• Risk Management Programs.
• Appendices.

Author:

Since 1985, the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) has been the world leader in developing and disseminating information on process safety management and technology. CCPS, an industry technology alliance of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), has published over 80 books in its process safety guidelines and process safety concepts series, and over 100 training modules through its Safety in Chemical Engineering Education (SACHE) series.

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