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Macha PSM Acquires Guideline Training, LLC
Macha PSM Acquires Guideline Training – Taking Our Impact to the Next Level We are proud to announce that Macha PSM has officially...

Traci Cherry
3 days ago1 min read
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1 | The Ammonia Safety Playbook: SDS Edition | Sections 1 & 2 | What Are We Working With? What Can Go Wrong? | Blog No. 79
[DISCLAIMER: This blog series is not a comprehensive Safety Data Sheet. You MUST refer to the appropriate SDS for your facility’s Ammonia...

Traci Cherry
6 days ago3 min read
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How Long Do I Have to Address Mechanical Integrity Recommendations? | Blog No. 78
For those managing process safety, one of the common questions we hear is: How long do we have to remediate recommendations from a 5-Year...

Eli Macha, CEO
Jun 103 min read
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How Macha PSM Supports Cold Storage Facilities | Blog No. 77
In the world of ammonia refrigeration, particularly in cold storage facilities, Process Safety Management (PSM) is a critical safeguard...

Traci Cherry
Jun 32 min read
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“I Just Got My PSM Report- Now What?" for the Team Player | Blog No. 76
[ This is two of three in a "Now What?" blog series by Chris Foster, a Macha PSM Consultant] A Dive into Some Practical and Often...

Chris Foster
May 273 min read
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How to Optimize Your PSM Program | Conclusion + Blog Series Links | Blog No. 75
[This blog series derives from a technical paper written by Eli Macha, President of Macha PSM] PSM and RMP programs are multifaceted and...

Eli Macha, CEO
May 202 min read
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How to Optimize Your PSM Program | The 2 RMP Elements: 02 RMP Submit | Blog No. 74
[This blog series derives from a technical paper written by Eli Macha, President of Macha PSM] RMP Submits (Risk Management Plan...

Eli Macha, CEO
May 132 min read
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Why Your Auditor Should NEVER Do Maintenance | Blog No. 73
At Macha PSM, we often hear the same question from clients: "Why can't you handle testing and maintenance along with your 5-Year...
Micah Hicks
May 62 min read
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Introduction to Safety Basics: A Series | Part 2: Lockout/Tagout/Tryout | Blog No. 72
[This is 2 of 3 in the Introduction to Safety Basics: A Blog Series by one of our excellent PSM Consultants, Riley Masters] Introduction...

Riley Masters
Apr 292 min read
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How to Optimize Your PSM Program | The 2 RMP Elements: 01 Hazard Assessment | Blog No. 71
[This blog series derives from a technical paper written by Eli Macha, President of Macha PSM] 2 RMP Elements While the ammonia...

Eli Macha, CEO
Apr 222 min read
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How to Optimize Your PSM Program | The 14 PSM Elements: 14 Trade Secrets | Blog No. 70
[This blog series derives from a technical paper written by Eli Macha, President of Macha PSM] Little needs to be said regarding trade...

Eli Macha, CEO
Apr 151 min read
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How to Optimize Your PSM Program | The 14 PSM Elements: 13 Compliance Audits | Blog No. 69
[This blog series derives from a technical paper written by Eli Macha, President of Macha PSM] Like many other safety programs, the PSM...

Eli Macha, CEO
Apr 82 min read
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EPA’s RMP Rollercoaster: What Regulatory Changes Mean for Ammonia Refrigeration and PSM | Blog No. 68
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced finalized amendments to its Risk Management Program (RMP) on February 27, 2024....
Micah Hicks
Apr 12 min read
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What is a P&ID? | Blog No. 67
[A blog from our Macha PSM Process Safety Engineer, Michael Amaya-Daniel] A P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) is a critical tool...

Michael Amaya-Daniel
Mar 251 min read
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How to Optimize Your PSM Program | The 14 PSM Elements: 12 Emergency Planning and Response | Blog No. 66
[This blog series derives from a technical paper written by Eli Macha, President of Macha PSM] There are two quite diverging paths when...

Eli Macha, CEO
Mar 182 min read
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How to Optimize Your PSM Program | The 14 PSM Elements: 11 Incident Investigation | Blog No. 65
[This blog series derives from a technical paper written by Eli Macha, President of Macha PSM] In addition to incident investigation,...

Eli Macha, CEO
Mar 113 min read
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Hiring a 3rd Party Vendor for PSM | Blog No. 64
Hiring a third-party vendor for Process Safety Management (PSM) can feel overwhelming. There’s a lot at stake, from ensuring compliance...
Micah Hicks
Mar 44 min read
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“I Just Got My PSM Report- Now What?” for the Fearless PSM Leader | Blog No. 63
[ This is one of three in a "Now What?" blog series by Chris Foster, a Macha PSM Consultant] A Dive into Some Practical and Often...

Chris Foster
Feb 254 min read
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How to Optimize Your PSM Program | The PSM Elements: 10 Hot Work Permit | Blog No: 62
[This blog series derives from a technical paper written by Eli Macha, President of Macha PSM] There is little say about hot work permits...

Eli Macha, CEO
Feb 181 min read
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How to Optimize Your PSM Program | The PSM Elements: 09 Mechanical Integrity (MI) | Blog No: 61
[This blog series derives from a technical paper written by Eli Macha, President of Macha PSM] Mechanical Integrity (MI) is integral to...

Eli Macha, CEO
Feb 115 min read
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