Document ID (ISN) | 66672 |
CIS number |
96-535 |
ISBN(s) |
0-85295-353-4 |
Year |
1996 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Wells G. |
Title |
Hazard identification and risk assessment |
Bibliographic information |
Institution of Chemical Engineers, Davis Building, 165-189 Railway Terrace, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 3HQ, United Kingdom, 1996. v, 302p. Illus. 21 ref. Index. |
Abstract |
This manual describes ways of carrying out hazard analysis in the process industries, with reference to the way in which major incidents develop. Contents: introduction to hazards and risk; concept hazard analysis; preliminary process hazard analysis; critical examination of system safety; hazard and operability studies (Hazop); fault tree analysis; task analysis and human factors; task analysis and hazard identification; risk criteria; risk assessment. In appendices; development of piping and instrumentation diagrams; Hazcheck listing; example of a Hazop study. |
Descriptors (primary) |
chemical industry; process engineering; training material; major hazards; hazard evaluation |
Descriptors (secondary) |
chemical reactions; training manuals; check lists; human failure; risk factors; safety analysis |
Document type |
C - Training manuals, audiovisual material |
Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
Subject(s) |
Chemicals, plastics and rubber
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Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
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Browse category(ies) |
OSH training Chemical industry Major hazards Risk evaluation
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