Process Hazards Analysis is a systematic method of identifying and evaluating the dangers involved with specific industrial processes in order to prevent or control potential hazards.[1,2,3] If properly conducted, it can be an effective tool for protecting against process downtime, property damage, and product quality issues caused by equipment failures, human errors, or external events. Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP), What-If Studies, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Major Hazard Analysis (MHA) are all parts of a good process hazards analysis program.[3] Process Hazard Analysis is typically led by a single facilitator who works with a team to develop a strategy and conduct the analysis.[3] In the United States, Process Hazards Analysis is required under the Occupational Health and Safety Administration's (OSHA) Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard and the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Risk Management Plan (RMP) Rule.[1,2,3]
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September 13, 2017 By Jeremiah Wooten at Inspectioneering, LLC.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released a new guide to help petroleum refiners comply with its Process Safety Management (PSM) standard (1910.119). The guide presents lessons learned from the petroleum refinery Process Safety Management National Emphasis Program. |
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March/April 2015 Inspectioneering Journal
By Walt Sanford at PinnacleART
Today, many managers are finding that they can address the reliability of all types of assets by combining RBI and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) processes together into one comprehensive reliability management process. |
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December 1, 2014 By John Reynolds at Intertek
One of the reasons we continue to have too many fixed equipment mechanical integrity (FEMI) events in the refining and process industries is the lack of understanding and appreciation by site management for the hazards posed by the 101 FEMI issues. |
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November/December 2013 Inspectioneering Journal
By Greg Alvarado at Inspectioneering Journal
It is with sadness that I learned of the passing of one of the world’s greatest authorities on chemical process safety, Dr. Trevor Kletz; a man I deeply respected and admired for his commitment to improving safety, preventing accidents, and saving lives. Although I never met Dr. Kletz, I certainly wish I had. He was a pioneer in the discipline of process safety management, and had the courage and conviction to speak up about industrial shortcomings at times when others would not. He wrote and spoke candidly on causes of industry incidents and provided insight on how to prevent them... |
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July/August 2013 Inspectioneering Journal
By Holly F. Baker at Baker Inspection Group, L.L.C.
The Process Safety Management Rule (29 CFR 1910.119 - PSM) has long been recognized as a collection of interdependent requirements. In recent reviews of PSM programs by OSHA, it has been shown that two of the most cited elements in agency audits tend to be Mechanical Integrity and Process Safety Information. |
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May/June 2013 Inspectioneering Journal
By John Reynolds at Intertek
One of the reasons we continue to have too many fixed equipment mechanical integrity (FEMI) events in the refining and process industries is the lack of understanding and appreciation by site management for the hazards posed by the 101 FEMI issues. |
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has released a safety video detailing its investigation of the June 13, 2013 explosion and fire at the Williams Olefins Plant in Geismar, Louisiana, which killed two workers and injured an additional 167.
