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Mechanical Integrity. Program Vision and RBI Policy. PSM and Mechanical Integrity Program. PSM Program Manual Defines in Broad Terms Owner PSM Policies for What is To Be Done Responsibilities – All 14 Elements, Incl. MI Risk Based Policy Approved by Upper Management Focuses Program
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Mechanical Integrity Program Vision and RBI Policy
PSM and Mechanical Integrity Program • PSM Program Manual Defines in Broad Terms Owner PSM Policies for What is To Be Done Responsibilities – All 14 Elements, Incl. MI • Risk Based Policy Approved by Upper Management Focuses Program • Mechanical Integrity Program Manual Defines What Is to Be Done and Responsibilities • PSM and MI Procedures and Work Instructions Define How-To Requirements
Key Elements of the Policy • Upper Management Approval • Scope • Responsibility • Approved Implementation Plan • Other Key Elements: • Handling High Risk Items • Maximum Interval Between Updates and Commitment to Application of Results • Acceptable Use of Technology, e.g. Inspection, Maintenance, Test, Sparing • Acceptable Methods • Limitations
RBI Methodology The Policy Should Include Definition Of : • The Basis For The Governing Criteria For The Application Of RBI • Major Inspection Intervals • The Requirement For Statutory Compliance • The Requirement For Compliance With Company Standards