Mechanical Integrity (MI) in Process Safety Management (PSM)

• Mechanical Integrity (MI) is a requirement of PSM that sets requirements for the maintenance and reliability of process equipment, protecting both the plant and the team from potential incidents.
• MI requires that process equipment be designed, constructed, installed, and maintained properly to minimize the risk of release of highly hazardous chemicals.
• The employee’s role concerning MI is to use proper methods and procedures when inspecting, testing, and maintaining process equipment.
• MI is important because it protects both the plant and the team from potential incidents.

Explore the importance of Mechanical Integrity (MI) as a requirement of PSM, which sets standards for the maintenance and reliability of process equipment to minimize the risk of hazardous chemical release. Understand the employee's role in inspecting, testing, and maintaining process equipment to ensure plant and team safety.