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Podcast: The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast
Episode: Episode 52 - Mechanical Integrity for Process Safety Management (PSM)
Description: Episode 52 breaks down the Mechanical Integrity (MI) element of OSHA’s Process Safety Management Standard (29 CFR 1910.119). Dr. Ayers explains why MI is one of the most critical PSM elements — and one of the most common root causes of catastrophic chemical incidents.
The core message: If equipment fails, the process fails. Mechanical integrity is the backbone of process safety.
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🧠Purpose of Mechanical Integrity
The MI element ensures that equipment used to process, store, or handle highly hazardous chemicals is:
Designed properly
Installed correctly
Maintained reliably
Inspected regularly
Repair...