PSM Element: Process Hazards Analysis

DOE-HDBK-1101-2004

PSM Element: Process Hazards Analysis

Exhibit 2.13

PSM Compliance Status

Major Issues/Questions

Information Source

Notes/Comments

None

Partial

Complet

Documentation

The PrHA documentation includes the following.

System analyzed (i.e. a list of P&IDs with

revision numbers and dates)

Personnel involved in the PrHA.

PrHA method used.

Recommended actions.

Management response to the recommended

actions.

The documentation associated with the two most recent

process hazard analyses (PrHAs) is on file.

Communication

The findings of the PrHA and actions taken in response to

the findings are communicated to all affected personnel

(i.e. operations, maintenance, etc.)

Implementation

Written protocol exists for performing PrHAs and

established responsibilities.

Written program exists describing 1) the PrHA techniques

that may be used, 2) when to use them, and 3) how to use

them.

The PrHA method selected addresses the following.

Hazards of the process.

Engineering and administrative controls

applicable to the hazards.

Consequences of failure of these controls.

Consequences to workplace employees of the

engineering administrative control failures.

ThePrHA is performed by a team with expertise in

engineering and process operations, with at least one

individual who has experience and knowledge specific to

the process being evaluated.