This course reviews the 12 elements of the Process Safety Management (PSM) model created by the Center for Chemical Process Safety of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. PSM systems were developed as an expectation/demand of the public, customers, in-plant personnel, stockholders, and regulatory agencies because reliance on chemical process technologies were not enough to control, reduce, and prevent hazardous materials incidents. PSM systems are comprehensive sets of policies, procedures, and practices designed to ensure that barriers to major incidents are in place, in use, and effective. The objectives of this course are to: define PSM and why it is important, describe each of the 12 elements and their applicability, identify process safety responsibilities, give real examples and practical applications to help better understand each element, share experiences and lessons learned of all participants, and assess the quality and identify enhancements to a student’s site PSM program.
Schaefer School of Engineering & Science
Department:
Mechanical Engineering
Professor Tortoriello is currently Field Director, Facilities Operations at New York Presbyterian Hospital where he has enterprise responsibility to setup Operational Excellence programs in maintenance, engineering, energy and customer service. He was formerly Senior Director, Global Operations East for Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development where he had responsibility for 6 R&D facilities in the Eastern US. He was the Executive Director, Site Operations of Merck’s Manufacturing/Research Facility in Rahway, NJ. Bill has 30 years experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, including leading a project to build and startup a grassroots chemical manufacturing facility in Taloja, India. He has a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from Newark College of Engineering and an MS degree in Management Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology. He also holds a Professional Engineering License in NJ. He served or is serving on various advisory boards including Gateway Chamber of Commerce, Union County College and Stevens Institute of Technology. Bill also participated in leadership roles on several local and industry organizations for hazardous materials and risk management and is an active member of the Pharmaceutical Maintenance & Operations Network (PMON). Bill started-up the Global Energy Management Program (GEMP) and The Global Engineering & Maintenance Advisory Council (EMAC) for Merck.
Research & Education
Education
He has a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from Newark College of Engineering and an MS degree in Management Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology. He also holds a Professional Engineering License in NJ.
Experience & Service
Experience
Bill has 30 years experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, including leading a project to build and startup a grassroots chemical manufacturing facility in Taloja, India.He served or is serving on various advisory boards including Gateway Chamber of Commerce, Union County College and Stevens Institute of Technology. Bill also participated in leadership roles on several local and industry organizations for hazardous materials and risk management and is an active member of the Pharmaceutical Maintenance & Operations Network (PMON). Bill started-up the Global Energy Management Program (GEMP) and The Global Engineering & Maintenance Advisory Council (EMAC) for Merck.
General Information
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Program
Bill Tortoriello is currently Senior Director, Regional Site Operations East for Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development where he has responsibility for 8 R&D facilities in the Eastern US. He was the Executive Director, Site Operations of Merck’s Manufacturing/Research Facility in Rahway, NJ.
