The familiar Process Safety Management (PSM) Frameworks are typically based on a structural model where elements (pillars) are founded on sound principles:
However, it is conceivable that several “columns” could be removed (or not constructed) and the PSM “roof” remains intact (albeit weakened). A better model might be an arch which requires all elements (blocks) to be in place:
We believe there is a more accurate model based on containment & control of Hazards i.e. Holding In not Holding Up to prevent Incidents, Major Accidents or Unplanned Events:
LESSONS
Key learning are categorised according to familiar PSM elements:
In the simple model above, it takes several e.g. 2 adjacent elements to fail before the “Beast is out of the Box” (you may be familiar with the Tiger in the Cage model – alternatively consider a Gorilla) but perhaps your PSM system is not so “tight” and failure of a single element is enough to lose control/containment:
TOPICS
Technical subjects, techniques or technologies applied to create & sustain the PSM elements:
SOLUTIONS
Delivered by topic specialists who provide services, software, training & coaching:
OVERVIEW
In simple terms, we aim to provide context by connecting:
- WHAT happened (Incidents)
- WHY did it happen (Lessons)
- HOW can we correct/prevent it (Topics)
- WHO can provide support (Solutions)
HOLDING IN NOT HOLDING UP
So, should we be more Hodor than Atlas ?
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