NEBOSH HSE PSM Complete Questions and
Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers)
Question: Definition of Process Safety Management
Ans: A blend of engineering and management skills focused on preventing
catastrophic accidents and near misses, particularly structural collapse,
explosions, fires and toxic releases associated with loss of containment of
energy or dangerous substances such as chemicals and petroleum products.
Question: Sources of Process Safety Management information:
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Ans: Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Process design criteria.
Process Flow Diagrams (PFD)
Standard Operating procedures (SOPs) setting safe limits, such as for
temperatures, pressures, flows, compositions and levels as well as evaluation
of the effects.
Inspection, audit and investigation reports.
Maintenance records.
Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&Ids).
Process Control Systems, including software integrity.
Relief system designs.
Fire detection and protection plans.
Question: Management Of Change - MOC
Ans: MOC is a management control approach to make sure that proposed
changes are properly assessed and authorized.
Question: Management Of Change - MOC - Requirements:
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Ans: Hazard and Risk Analysis.
Process for all changes to be authorized.
Changes documented.
Consult and inform.
Training.
Question: Workers Consultation
Ans: The two-way exchange of information between parties. In this case,
between employer and worker.
Question: Definition of Competence
Ans: A combination of practical and thinking skills, experience and
knowledge.
Question: Elements of a Process Safety Management System
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