PSM Compliance Audits
Assess existing programs and practices to ensure compliance with PSM regulations and industry standards.
Service Overview
At Engineering Design Services, our PSM Compliance Audit services provide a structured, engineering-driven evaluation of Process Safety Management programs to ensure alignment with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 requirements. We take a practical approach to auditing that goes beyond checklist compliance, focusing on how effectively PSM elements are implemented and functioning in real operations.
Our team works closely with clients to review documentation, field practices, and system implementation across all PSM elements. We assess not only whether requirements are met, but whether programs are truly effective in reducing risk and supporting safe operations.
By integrating regulatory knowledge, process engineering insight, and operational understanding, we deliver audit findings that are clear, actionable, and prioritized for improvement.
Whether supporting internal audits, pre-regulatory reviews, or program benchmarking, our team delivers PSM audit solutions built for compliance, clarity, and continuous improvement.
Engineering Challenge We Solve
PSM programs often meet minimum documentation requirements but fail to fully function as intended in practice. Our audit approach addresses these challenges by:
Identifying Compliance Gaps: Evaluating alignment with OSHA PSM regulatory requirements.
Assessing Program Effectiveness: Determining whether PSM elements are properly implemented and functional.
Reducing Regulatory Risk: Highlighting areas that could lead to audit findings or citations.
Improving System Consistency: Ensuring PSM elements are aligned across facilities and teams.
Strengthening Safety Performance: Enhancing the practical application of process safety systems.
Core Capabilities
Our team provides comprehensive PSM audit support across all required program elements:
Process Safety Information (PSI) Review: Evaluation of completeness, accuracy, and accessibility.
Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Review: Assessment of study quality, updates, and revalidations.
Operating Procedures Review: Evaluation of clarity, completeness, and field usability.
Mechanical Integrity Program Review: Assessment of inspection, testing, and maintenance systems.
Management of Change (MOC) Review: Evaluation of change control effectiveness and documentation.
Incident Investigation Review: Assessment of root cause analysis and corrective action tracking.
Training Program Review: Evaluation of operator and maintenance training systems
Advanced Tools & Technical Expertise
We apply structured audit methodologies and engineering expertise to deliver accurate and actionable findings:
OSHA PSM 29 CFR 1910.119 Framework: Full regulatory compliance structure.
Industry Best Practices: Alignment with API and recognized process safety standards.
Field & Document Integration: Cross-checking written programs against real operational practices.
Engineering Judgment: Technical evaluation of process systems and hazard controls.
Multidisciplinary Review: Collaboration with operations, maintenance, and safety teams.
Industries We Support
Our PSM audit services support industries where regulatory compliance and process safety are critical:
Petrochemicals: Refining, chemical processing, and high-hazard process facilities.
Energy: Oil & gas production, midstream, and LNG operations.
Sustainable Infrastructure: Hydrogen production, carbon capture, and alternative fuel systems.
Industrial Manufacturing: Facilities with hazardous chemicals and complex process systems.
Themed Entertainment: Behind-the-scenes systems requiring structured safety oversight.
Aerospace: Ground systems, test facilities, and specialized process environments.
Deliverables
We provide clear, structured outputs to support compliance improvement and corrective action planning:
PSM Audit Reports: Detailed findings across all evaluated program elements.
Gap Analysis Documentation: Identification of deficiencies and compliance gaps.
Corrective Action Plans: Prioritized recommendations for program improvement.
Risk & Compliance Registers: Structured tracking of findings and resolutions.
Executive Summary Reports: High-level overview of compliance status and key risks.
