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Podcast: The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast
Episode: Episode 50 - Contractor Responsibilities for Process Safety Management (PSM)
Description: Episode 50 explains the Contractor Responsibilities element of OSHA’s Process Safety Management Standard (29 CFR 1910.119). Dr. Ayers focuses on what host employers must do, what contractors must do, and how failures in this element often lead to catastrophic incidents.
The core message: Contractors work inside your process — so their safety performance becomes your risk.
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🧠Why Contractor Management Matters in PSM
Contractors often perform high‑risk tasks such as:
Maintenance
Repairs
Turnarounds
Construction
Specialty work (e.g., welding, scaffolding, instrumentation)
These activities frequently involve opening the proces...