NEBOSH HSE PSM EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Definition of Process Safety Management. ANSWER -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.
Sources of Process Safety Management information:. ANSWER -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.
Management Of Change - MOC. ANSWER -MOC is a management control approach
to make sure that proposed changes are properly assessed and authorized.
, Management Of Change - MOC - Requirements:. ANSWER -Hazard and Risk
Analysis.
Process for all changes to be authorized.
Changes documented.
Consult and inform.
Training.
Workers Consultation. ANSWER -The two-way exchange of information between
parties. In this case, between employer and worker.
Definition of Competence. ANSWER -A combination of practical and thinking skills,
experience and knowledge.
Elements of a Process Safety Management System. ANSWER -Element 1: Strong
Leadership.
Element 2: Hazard Analysis.
Element 3: Management Of Change.
Element 4: Operation within design intent.
Element 5: Competence management. (Training).
Element 6: Control of Contractors.
Element 7: Asset Integrity.
Element 8: Emergency Response.
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Definition of Process Safety Management. ANSWER -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.
Sources of Process Safety Management information:. ANSWER -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.
Management Of Change - MOC. ANSWER -MOC is a management control approach
to make sure that proposed changes are properly assessed and authorized.
, Management Of Change - MOC - Requirements:. ANSWER -Hazard and Risk
Analysis.
Process for all changes to be authorized.
Changes documented.
Consult and inform.
Training.
Workers Consultation. ANSWER -The two-way exchange of information between
parties. In this case, between employer and worker.
Definition of Competence. ANSWER -A combination of practical and thinking skills,
experience and knowledge.
Elements of a Process Safety Management System. ANSWER -Element 1: Strong
Leadership.
Element 2: Hazard Analysis.
Element 3: Management Of Change.
Element 4: Operation within design intent.
Element 5: Competence management. (Training).
Element 6: Control of Contractors.
Element 7: Asset Integrity.
Element 8: Emergency Response.
