CHEME 5240

Chemical Process Safety Management

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2023-2024 Catalog.

Implementation of Process Safety Management (PSM) is a complex task that requires planning, coordination, and considerable resources. PSM is typically a risk-based management process with higher risk processing units receiving higher priority. PSM will be broken down into smaller, manageable pieces that can be developed and implemented in a logical sequence. Industry standard structure, covering the various aspects that define PSM, will be followed.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: Master of Engineering students or permission of instructor.

Outcomes

• Students will be able to describe Process Safety Culture.
• Students will be able to review and define process safety competencies required to implement PSM.
• Students will be able to apply relevant codes and standards.
• Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of safety through design.
• Students will be able to develop format for pre-startup safety review.

When Offered Spring.

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