| Document ID (ISN) | 56943 |
| CIS number |
91-1989 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0002-8894 - American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal |
| Year |
1991 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Gressel M.G., Gideon J.A. |
| Title |
An overview of process hazard evaluation techniques |
| Bibliographic information |
Apr.1991, Vol.52, No.4, p.158-163. Illus. 8 ref. |
| Abstract |
Process hazard evaluation techniques are used to avoid catastrophic chemical releases from chemical plants. These techniques can provide a systematic method for evaluating a system design to ensure that it operates as intended, help identify process areas that may result in a hazardous chemical release, and help suggest modifications to improve process safety. The paper discusses 8 different techniques, with examples of how they may be applied. These techniques include: checklists; "what if" analysis; safety audits and reviews; preliminary hazard analysis; failure modes and effect analysis; fault tree analysis; event tree analysis; hazard and operability studies. The uses, advantages, and disadvantages of each method are shown. They can also be used to protect chemical plant workers from chronic exposures. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
analysis of accident causes; process control; safety analysis; hazard evaluation; safety by design; major hazards; chemical hazards; plant safety organization; plant safety and health organization; emergency organization |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
chemical industry; safety checks; neighbourhood protection; toxic substances |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Chemicals, plastics and rubber
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Accident research
Major hazards
Risk evaluation
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