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🏭 Process Safety Management (PSM)

Free Process Safety Management (PSM) training to OSHA 1910.119 with a completion certificate.

Last updated: June 2026

Prevent catastrophic releases of highly hazardous chemicals — master the 14 PSM elements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119, from PHA and MOC to mechanical integrity, emergency planning and compliance audits. The course is organized into 7 modules, ending with a final exam (pass mark 80%). It is free awareness-level training designed for anyone who needs a practical, working understanding of the topic.

What you'll learn

  • What is PSM & what it covers
  • The 14 PSM elements
  • Process safety information, procedures & training
  • Process hazard analysis (PHA)
  • Management of change & pre-startup review
  • Mechanical integrity, hot work & contractors
  • Emergencies, incidents & audits

Learning objectives

  • Explain what Process Safety Management is and which processes OSHA 1910.119 covers
  • Identify a highly hazardous chemical (HHC) and its threshold quantity (TQ), including the 10,000 lb flammable rule
  • Name and group the 14 PSM elements of 1910.119(c)–(p)
  • Describe a process hazard analysis (PHA), accepted methods and revalidation cycles
  • Apply management of change (MOC), pre-startup safety review (PSSR) and mechanical integrity (MI)
  • Explain operating procedures, training, contractors and the role of process safety information (PSI)
  • Carry out emergency planning, incident investigation and triennial compliance audits