Focus Article - Loss of Containment PSM Failures

Whenever a manufacturing site handles and/or processes combustible, flammable, unstable or reactive, or toxic materials, an effective process safety management system must be in place, and well-formulated procedures must be practiced and maintained. Investigation and review of learnings from “near-miss” and injury/loss incidents are important in focusing on process safety so that similar failings do not occur. History can repeat itself unless appropriate corrective measures are taken!