On October 23, 1989, an explosion occurred at the Phillips Petroleum polyethylene plant in Pasadena, Texas. A massive vapor cloud was created causing 23 fatalities and over 100 injuries. Investigation into the incident revealed that a specialist maintenance contractor employed to do work on one of the reactors did not follow the proper procedures prior to maintenance work.
Process Safety Management (PSM) is a systematic process aimed at preventing highly hazardous chemicals from being released. Because contractors perform crucial activities on PSM covered processes, unsafe contractor work may jeopardize other employees as well as the contractors themselves. In this interactive online video course, safety expert Jon Wallace discusses the elements of the PSM Contractor requirement, including contractor selection, training, and evaluation. It is critical that contractors understand potential hazards of their work environment; therefore, a solid understanding of the PSM Contractor requirement will help ensure employers correctly train contractors on OSHA regulations.
Describe the importance of contractor safety as part of overall PSM program
List OSHA 1910.119 contractor safety requirements
Identify how to implement contractor safety into your overall PSM program
Measure compliance with PSM contractor requirements
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: W. Jon Wallace, CSP, MBA
Workplace Safety was founded in 2002 by W. Jon Wallace, CSP, MBA. Jon is a Certified Safety Professional with nearly three decades occupational safety experience and is nationally recognized in the area of occupational safety. His industrial experience includes Mobil Oil and Hercules, where he not only gained the technical knowledge of occupational safety and loss control but also how to effectively implement practical, pragmatic safety solutions to everyday safety concerns. Upon obtaining his Master of Business Administration (MBA) Jon relocated to North Carolina and became a safety consultant. He has assisted clients in the chemical, nuclear, furniture, semiconductor, automotive, steel, and pharmaceutical industries with their occupational safety needs. His recent focus has been NFPA 70E® —Electrical Safe Work practices, OSHA compliance training, lockout/tagout risk assessments, robotics safety, as well as combustible dust program reviews. In addition to safety consulting, Jon is an Adjunct Assistant Professor with the School of Public Health at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is on the faculty of The University of North Carolina Education & Research Center (ERC). He teaches various safety topics including the 10- and 30-hour OSHA compliance courses. He is an Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer. Most recent achievement is being a two time finisher in the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon.
Professional Organizations
Board of Certified Safety Professionals - BCSP - Certification (General)
Institute of Hazardous Materials Management - IHMM - Certification (General)
1 hr. Online Course