S. Thirumalainathan

Dr. S. Jaya Krishna

Abstract

Despite having clear regulations and Process Safety Management (PSM) system in place, major disasters have been taking place in several chemical and process industries globally. This study attempts to scan the earlier research studies and body of knowledge related to PSM and its elements with the objectives of analysing extant research, for practical insights and establishing new research ideas towards effective PSM. An exhaustive search was carried out across various bibliographic databases for selection of scientifically published papers and relevant books for reading and documenting the review through systematic writing. The study found that earlier research was predominantly focused on few PSM elements while other areas are yet to be explored. Further research can be undertaken to identify the causatives factors or root causes of the industrial incidents. This review offers several contemporary management insights and specific research ideas which can help both process safety professionals and researchers

Keywords- Process Safety Management (PSM); Risk Management; Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP); Process Hazard Analysis (PHA); Process Safety Information (PSI): Mechanical Integrity: Management of Change