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Podcast: The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast
Episode: Episode 49 - Training for Process Safety Management (PSM)
Description: Episode 49 explains the Training element of OSHA’s Process Safety Management Standard (29 CFR 1910.119). Dr. Ayers focuses on what training must cover, who must be trained, how often, and why training quality—not just completion—is what actually protects workers.
The core message: PSM training isn’t about checking a box. It’s about ensuring people can operate and maintain hazardous processes safely and consistently.
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🧠Purpose of the PSM Training Element
The training requirement ensures that employees:
Understand the hazards of the chemicals and processes
Know how to operate equipment safely
Can recogniz...