Investigations of such incidents revealed that the most common causes of accidents were technology failures, inadequate management systems, human error and external events. With its 14 separate sections, PSM is one of the most complex and demanding of all OSHA regulations. Avoid steep costs from fines, litigation, illness or injury claims arising as a result of noncompliance Increase effectiveness and efficiency at your plant Reduce downtime, lower maintenance costs, create a safe work place and have a more productive work force Instantly retrieve all relevant documentation for an OSHA audit Accidents or deaths caused due to lack of proper safety measures can mean criminal charges for the company's executives. In some cases, convictions could lead to fines and long prison terms.
Worker safety is indeed a matter of life or death.
Avoid disastrous consequences by ensuring that your organization meets the PSM requirements to the letter of the law. After all, accidents will happen. But they don't have to be caused because someone in your organization failed to correct safety hazards. Inc. All rights reserved.