In the food and beverage industries, small and large business alike both face grave risks to the health and safety of their employees and facilities, which directly affects progress and profitability. Furthermore, OSHA’s and EPA’s aggressive enforcement actions are reminders of the importance of the specific regulatory requirements surrounding process safety management (PSM) and related programs.
Tony Lundell, director of standards and safety at the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR), Alexandria, Va., discusses how to maintain process safety in food and beverage plants.