Guidelines for Process Hazards Analysis (PHA, HAZOP), Hazards Identification, and Risk Analysis

This unique manual is a comprehensive, easy-to-read overview of hazards analysis as it applies to the process and allied industries. The book begins by building a background in the technical definition of risk, past industrial incidents and their impacts, ensuing legislation, and the language and terms of the risk field. It addresses the different types of structured analytical techniques for conducting Process Hazards Analyses (PHA), provides a "What If" checklist, and shows how to organize and set up PHA sessions. Other topics include layout and siting considerations, Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA), human factors, loss of containment, and PHA team leadership issues.

Risk ConceptsRegulatory DevelopmentsRisk TerminologyProcess Hazards & Risk Management AlternativesIdentification of Hazards and Structured Hazards Analysis ToolsBasics of HAZOPPitfalls with HAZOP, Optimization of PHAs & Sizing of NodesWhat If/ChecklistFailure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)Screening Level Risk AnalysisPHA RevalidationManagement of ChangeEstimation of Time Needed for PHAsManagement of Hazards Associated with Location of Process Plant BuildingsPHA Protocols and Administrative and Engineering ControlsHuman FactorsLoss of ContainmentManaging and Justifying RecommendationsPHA Team LeadershipSafety Integral Levels (SILs)Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)Quantitative Risk AssessmentAppendices

Nigel Hyatt