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Podcast: The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast
Episode: Episode 55 - Incident Investigations for Process Safety Management
Description: Episode 55 explains the Incident Investigation element of OSHA’s Process Safety Management Standard (29 CFR 1910.119). Dr. Ayers focuses on what must be investigated, how investigations should be conducted, and why the goal is learning, not blame.
The core message: If your investigation ends with “operator error,” you didn’t investigate.
🔍 What Must Be Investigated Under PSM
PSM requires investigations of:
Incidents involving catastrophic releases of highly hazardous chemicals
Near misses that could have resulted in a catastrophic release
Dr. Ayers emphasizes that near misses are often more valuable than actual incidents be...