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in this period. We remind the leadership that we should never stop the program of inspection ‐
ITPM (inspection, testing, preventive maintenance) whether the facilities are running or not.

Q11: If there is a reduction in non‐critical maintenance, should companies expect a higher incident
rate? Which activities shouldn’t be ignored?

A11 David: Well in DuPont we identify all PSM critical equipment components and then by
definition it has to be included in a test inspection and a maintenance program. We need to
continue inspections for equipment that our experts feel are important in the current state. We
have a process where our reliability engineering experts using risk‐based inspection techniques to
make an informed decision on when to defer testing inspections or maintenance on PSM critical
equipment. But it’s done with a full knowledge and a formal review and approval process and
typically these are extensions that are 3 to 6 months, not long term.

Q12: What measures are being taken to mitigate psychological aspects derived from modifying or
extending shift hours or quarantines prior to joining the job?

A12.1 Martin: One thing that’s really important is that you stay really well connected, and the
supervisor of whoever is in quarantine, connects with them during that period. They keep checking
in on people, every single day. Because there have a few cases of the quarantine in China at our
company, although no one has actually contracted the virus. Going back to your prior question as
well, having the opportunity to segregate people for handovers as well makes big difference from
the psychological perspective. So in some of our plants, instead of doing a team meeting, we had to
move them to one‐one and then we had some separate meetings during the shift as well. Not
having to congregate in a room, even if you can maintain social distancing.

A12.2 Jerry: Our CEO has been sending regular communications and so the entire communication
to the company has jumped up a step. But in addition, we have really been encouraging the stay at
home employees to use video. We have increased turning on the camera through Skype and
Microsoft Teams which helps with maintaining the contact with your direct employees and others.

CLOSING: CCPS promotes an environment of sharing and collaboration. The process safety leaders
who presented aspects of their programs in the panel discussion on 4 May, 2020 shared great
insights and best practices. On the following pages are the results of an audience poll conducted
during panel discussion. This poll indicates which RBPS elements were most impacted due to the
pandemic. HIRA, Process Safety Culture, Auditing, and Workforce Involvement were the top
elements impacted, as listed by the CCPS members who participated in the panel audience.

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