Sep 1–2, 2026
Data Driven Oil and Gas Conference 2026
Houston, TX, USA
ABOUT THE SESSION
Dheerajkumar R Narang's presentation will address the challenges associated with the current manual methods of Process Safety Management (PSM) for both regulatory bodies and process plants. He will delve into the modernization efforts of safety regulations by federal entities such as OSHA and EPA in the U.S., highlighting their role in enhancing PSM compliance. The presentation will feature a detailed study comparing OSHA’s 1992 regulatory impact analysis with the 2023 information collection requirements, aiming to estimate the economic burden on existing and future PSM-covered facilities. Additionally, Dheerajkumar will introduce an innovative e-governance solution designed to overcome efficiency and effectiveness issues, with the ultimate goal of streamlining PSM implementation and comprehensive regulatory compliance across the United States.
- The key issues faced by government regulatory bodies and process plant facilities with the current non-digital (manual) method of PSM implementation, audit, and compliance.
- Modernization initiatives of safety regulations undertaken by federal regulatory bodies such as OSHA and EPA in the U.S.
- A study on the comparison between OSHA’s 1992 regulatory impact analysis and the 2023 information collection requirement burden hour and cost estimate.
- The total economic burden of PSM compliance on existing and future PSM-covered facilities in the U.S.
- Introduction of an e-governance solution to overcome efficiency and effectiveness concerns in achieving successful PSM implementation and regulatory compliance.