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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, Founder & Industry Advisor
Jun 10, 20253 min read


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, Content Specialist
Jun 3, 20252 min read


“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, Process Safety Consultant
May 27, 20253 min read


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, Founder & Industry Advisor
May 20, 20252 min read


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, Founder & Industry Advisor
May 13, 20252 min read


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, Project Coordinator
May 6, 20252 min read


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, Process Safety Consultant
Apr 29, 20252 min read


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, Founder & Industry Advisor
Apr 22, 20252 min read


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, Founder & Industry Advisor
Apr 15, 20251 min read


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, Founder & Industry Advisor
Apr 8, 20252 min read


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, Project Coordinator
Apr 1, 20252 min read


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, Process Safety Engineer
Mar 25, 20251 min read


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, Founder & Industry Advisor
Mar 18, 20252 min read


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, Founder & Industry Advisor
Mar 11, 20253 min read


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, Project Coordinator
Mar 4, 20254 min read


“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, Process Safety Consultant
Feb 25, 20254 min read


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, Founder & Industry Advisor
Feb 18, 20251 min read


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, Founder & Industry Advisor
Feb 11, 20255 min read


Lee Zeldin Takes the Helm at EPA: What It Means for RMP and SCCAP Regulations | Blog No. 60
Lee Zeldin, recently confirmed as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under President Donald Trump, brings a...

Eli Macha, Founder & Industry Advisor
Feb 4, 20252 min read


Introduction to Safety Basics: A Series | Introduction | Blog No. 59
Safety is the cornerstone of any successful ammonia refrigeration operation. With the inherent dangers of working with high-pressure...

Riley Masters, Process Safety Consultant
Jan 28, 20252 min read
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