Presented by Aaran Green

Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) is an integral part of any PSM program. Most often, PHA is
considered as an engineering exercise. However, operator input is especially critical to the
conduct of PHA. It allows operations personnel to contribute to and provide “reality” to what would happen, how bad it could be, and what measures are already in place to prevent and mitigate safety consequences. There are also hazardous scenarios that should be incorporated into a PHA because operators better understand a chemical process better than engineers.  Process Safety Information (PSI) is the information needed to be able to effectively conduct the PHAs. This information includes SDS (safety data sheets), PFD/P&IDs, equipment data sheets, relief system design calculations, plant layout to name a few.

The purpose of this workshop is to make a case for operations personnel to take ownership of PHA activities at their site. Hindsight is 20/20: It’s easy to be smart after the incident occurs but the point is to prevent the incident from occurring in the first place.