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Podcast: The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast
Episode: Episode 58 - Trade Secrets for Process Safety Management
Description: Episode 58 explains how trade secrets intersect with OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard (29 CFR 1910.119). Dr. Ayers focuses on what employers must disclose to employees and contractors—even when chemical identities or process details are considered proprietary—and how to balance confidentiality with safety.
The core message is simple: Trade secrets can never be used as an excuse to withhold information needed to keep people safe.
🔐 What Counts as a Trade Secret in PSM
Under PSM, a trade secret may include:
Exact chemical identities
Proprietary formulas or blends
Process technology...