May 13 2026 4:00 pm Eastern Time - Mechanical Integrity Program Nuances for Process Safety Management Compliance

Mechanical Integrity is arguably one of the most difficult elements to implement in the 29 CFR 1910.119, Process Safety Management for Highly Hazardous Chemicals, and 40 CFR Part 68, Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions [Risk Management Program] regulations. When developing a Mechanical Integrity Program for Process Safety Management (PSM) or Risk Management Program (RMP), great care must be taken to avoid the potential to balloon into giant behemoth of a program.

This presentation focuses the Mechanical Integrity program into the root function – to effectively maintain equipment associated with the covered process in a manner which assures quality, confirms reliability, and establishes pedigree in support of operational safety. Discussion explores the nuances of the PSM/RMP Mechanical Integrity program by dissecting key elements from the rule(s). Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Safety professionals will gain insights on leveraging against the remaining PSM/RMP program elements and tips for “right sizing” a PSM/RMP-compliant Mechanical Integrity program.

 

SPEAKER
Kelsey Forde & Timothy Stirrup
Parvati Consulting LLC

Ms. Kelsey Forde is a CIH CSP CHMM, Owner/President and Principal Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Professional and System Safety Engineer for Parvati Consulting LLC. Kelsey earned a Master of Science degree in Environment, Health, and Safety and a Bachelor of Science degree in Cellular Biology from the University of Minnesota and has 20-years of experience as an EHS professional including performing and guiding hazards analyses that adhere to the principles in the “Redbook” – Guidelines for Hazard Evaluation Procedures. Ms. Forde’s primary responsibilities and areas of expertise are centered around the identification of workplace hazards and development of consequence analysis associated with hazard analysis, safety assessments, primary hazard screens, readiness reviews, and compliance auditing techniques for a variety of clients including the Department of Energy, commercial, industrial, and private clients.Ms. Forde is active in many professional EHS organizations, served on the Board of Directors for the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP) (2019-2024), including 2-years (2023/2024) in the roll of Chair. She was part of the inaugural class of AHMP Distinguished Lecturers (2022). She serves as Chair for the Energy Facilities Contractors Group (EFCOG) Safety Basis Task Group; Past Vice-Chair/Secretary for the EFCOG Hazard Analysis Task Group. She is Past-President and Delegate/Advisor for the New Mexico Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP); Past-President and Director at Large for the New Mexico Society of Hazardous Materials Managers (NMSHMM; an AHMP Chapter); President for the New Mexico Chapter of the International System Safety Society. In 2022, Kelsey received the ASSP Safety Professional of the Year Award by the New Mexico Chapter. Kelsey is also the most recent 2025 recipient of the AHMP Pete Cooke Founder’s Award for outstanding accomplishments and long-term service while prompting the AHMP Strategic Plan.

Mr. Timothy Stirrup is a Certified Safety Professional, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, Registered Environmental Manager, Industrial Hygienist, Partner and Principal Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Professional and System Safety Engineer with Parvati Consulting LLC & Parvati Government Services Inc., home-based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Tim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Bachelor of Science degree Chemistry from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (NM Tech) and has over 35-years of experience as an EHS professional, including performing and guiding hazards analyses that adhere to the principles in the “Redbook” – Guidelines for Hazard Evaluation Procedures, 3rd Ed (CCPS 2008).Mr. Stirrup’s primary responsibilities and areas of expertise are centered around establishing the framework for clients in Hazard Analysis within a diverse set of industrial facilities including nuclear facilities, accelerators, semiconductor facilities, R&D laboratories, and dynamic energetic materials testing facilities. Mr. Stirrup provides direct input to Line/Executive Management and Regulators to ensure solutions for continued organizational success. .Mr. Stirrup currently serves as President for the New Mexico Society for Hazardous Materials Managers (NMSHMM); Past-President and Delegate/Advisor for the New Mexico Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP); Past-President for the International System Safety Society (ISSS) Virtual Chapter; Vice President for the New Mexico Chapter of the International System Safety Society (ISSS); Communications & Social Media Operating Vice-President (OVP) for the International System Safety Society (ISSS). Mr. Stirrup is an AHMP Distinguished Lecturer and is continually asked by clients, peers, and professionals in the EHS community to present at both local and national EHS, Industrial Hygiene, and Occupational Safety conferences.