Page 99 - Petrosphere - Loss Control Management (LCM) Training Manual V 1.0

98 Module 12: Product Safety Management Loss Control Management (LCM)

The key function of the PSM program auditor is
• to interview all key management personnel;
• to observe the actual manufacturing operations; and
• to investigate, question and verify safety performance.

Conducting a PSM Program Audit
The program of a PSM Program is to develop a means to perform:

1. An evaluation of the product during design and manufacture, distribution, sale, and consumer use
and
2. To control any accident and hazard potential through good product safety management
techniques.

Major Goal of the Program Audit
The major goal of the Program Audit is to reduce or eliminate the causes of product liability
exposure. Some of these causes are:
 unsafe product designs (failure to review product design safety)
 inadequate manufacturing and quality assurance procedures

Management Commitment
1. By all levels of management will provide spark and impetus to get the program moving and keep

it rolling.
2. Must have a written policy outlining its responsibilities to provide support to set basic objectives,
and to establish priorities for a product safety Audi liability prevention program within the
organization.
3. Should clearly communicate to all employees by word and deed that controlling product losses

and liability is a major company objective.
4. Should always provide someone tangible evidence that is truly committed to product safety and
liability prevention and that employees have been advised of this fact.
5. In addition, the auditor must work with and cultivate the respect and cooperation of supervisory
personnel.

Some evidence of Management’s commitment to the PSM Program
• record of shop conversation on the subject
• posted letter or bulletin
• evidence of specific meetings
• distribution of brochures and safety information
• special mailing to employees

• formal statement of management policy on the subject

PETROSPHERE INC.
www.petrosphere.com.ph | info@petrosphere.com.ph