Published in Chemical Engineering Progress (CEP) in October 2013, this article discusses a root-case approach to PSM audits. Tracing audit findings back to the management system that allowed the failure to occur is an effective way to uncover deficiencies in an organization’s process safety management system. Follow the guidance provided in this article to apply root-cause-based auditing to your facility. DISCLAIMER: a subscription to CEP is required to read this article in its entirety.