John L. Ross

Articles

Maintenance Strategy June 10, 2013

How PSM-NEP applies to non-chemical plants

Process safety management, specifically the National Emphasis Program (PSM-NEP) might be terms and acronyms that don’t make any sense unless you are in a facility that works with or around highly hazardous chemicals.

By John L. Ross
Safety Standards May 10, 2013

The history and purpose of PSM-NEP

Even with OSHA's good intent, catastrophic incidents were still happening, especially in the petroleum industry.

By John L. Ross
Asset Management March 21, 2013

Where to start? Building a world class MRO process

In practice, it’s easier to ‘build’ a world class MRO process from one that is mature and functioning, rather than from scratch.

By John L. Ross