Process Safety Management (PSM) Foundation / Internal Auditor
Why Process Safety Management (PSM)?
Process Safety Management (PSM)
The program combines PSM fundamentals with internal auditing competence, aligned with OSHA requirements and global best practices:
1. Fundamentals of Process Safety
- Difference between process safety and occupational safety
- Major accident hazard (MAH) concepts
- Regulatory intent of OSHA PSM
2. Overview of the OSHA PSM Elements
- Process Safety Information (PSI)
- Process Hazard Analysis (PHA / HAZOP)
- Operating Procedures
- Training and Competency
- Mechanical Integrity
- Management of Change (MOC)
- Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR)
- Contractors and Procurement
- Incident Investigation
- Emergency Planning & Response
- Compliance Audits
- Employee Participation
- Hot Work Permits
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3. Risk-Based Process Safety Controls
- Layers of protection and safeguard effectiveness
- Human factors and procedural discipline
- Safety-critical equipment and systems
4. Internal Auditing of PSM
- Internal audit principles and auditor roles
- Planning and conducting internal PSM audits
- Evidence collection: documents, interviews, and field verification
- Writing findings, observations, and improvement actions
5. Practical Exercises & Case Studies
- PSM gap analysis workshops
- Incident and failure case studies
Internal audit simulations and reporting
This course is ideal for:
- HSE, Process Safety & Risk Managers
- Plant, Operations & Maintenance Supervisors
- Engineers and Technical Professionals
- Internal Auditors and Audit Team Members
- Compliance, Governance & IMS Professionals
- Organizations in oil & gas, chemicals, petrochemicals, power, fertilizer, pharmaceuticals, and bulk storage
No prior PSM auditing experience is required.
1. Major Accident–Focused Learning
BGMC emphasizes catastrophic risk prevention, ensuring audits focus on system weaknesses rather than paperwork compliance.
2. Real-World Industrial Scenarios
Participants analyze real incidents from refineries, chemical plants, and high-risk facilities to understand failures and controls.
3. Flexible Learning Models
BGMC offers:
- Classroom-based training
- Live virtual instructor-led sessions
- Hybrid and in-house plant-specific delivery
- LMS-enabled learning and assessments
4. Integration with Management Systems
We align PSM with:
- ISO 45001 (OH&S Management Systems)
- Risk-based maintenance and reliability programs
Enterprise risk management and governance frameworks
Benefits for Individuals
Participants completing this course will:
- Understand PSM principles and regulatory expectations
- Gain competence to perform internal PSM audits
- Strengthen professional credibility in high-hazard industries
- Develop systematic risk identification and analysis skills
- Prepare for advanced PSM Lead Auditor or specialist roles
Benefits for Organizations
Organizations training teams through BGMC typically achieve:
- Stronger internal PSM assurance capability
- Reduced likelihood of major accidents
- Improved effectiveness of safety-critical controls
- Better readiness for regulatory inspections and audits
- Enhanced process safety culture
PSM internal auditors play a vital role in preventing catastrophic failures and protecting business continuity.
Assessment & Certification
- Assessment Method:
- Knowledge-based examination
- Practical internal audit exercises
- Knowledge-based examination
- Certificate Issued By:
- BGMC – Process Safety Management (PSM) Foundation / Internal Auditor
- BGMC – Process Safety Management (PSM) Foundation / Internal Auditor
Note: OSHA does not certify individuals. This program is aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 and international best practices.
PHYSICAL CLASSES
- Instructor-led PSM training
- PSM elements and regulatory requirements
- Hazard identification and risk controls
- Internal audit planning and reporting
- Course completion certificate
Online Classes
- Live PSM sessions
- Process safety principles and controls
- Interactive audit discussions
- Digital learning materials
- Digital certificate
Enterprise Solutions
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- PSM awareness and auditor development
- Compliance with process safety regulations
- Risk reduction and incident prevention
- Scalable PSM implementation
- Scalable deployment
E-LEARNING
- Self-paced PSM modules
- Learn anytime, anywhere
- PSM fundamentals and internal auditing
- Knowledge checks
- Completion certificate
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Why Choose BGMC?
- Strong expertise in process safety and high-hazard industries
- Trainers with engineering and operational backgrounds
- Risk-based, system-level audit methodology
- Flexible corporate and in-house delivery options
- Integrated learning via BGMC’s EdTech ecosystem
At BGMC, PSM training is positioned as a life-critical and business-critical capability, not merely a regulatory exercise.
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