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• The purpose of this document is to provide a brief introduction
to the concept of risk based process safety. It is a summary of
the information in Guidelines for Risked Based Process Safety,
CCPS, 2007 (RBPS).
• It is not meant to be a replacement for the RBPS book, but is
intended to provide an overview of the principles and content of
the book. The RBPS book contains detailed information on
how to implement RBPS at your facility. For each element
there is an overview, discussion of key principles and essential
features, suggestions on possible work activities, suggestions
on how to improve effectiveness in existing programs , ideas
on metrics, suggestions on management review and references.
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• After reading this pamphlet, it is recommended that the
reader obtain the book Guidelines for Risk Based Process
Safety, CCPS, 2007 to facilitate implementation of a risked
based process safety management system.
Scott Berger
Executive Director
Center for Chemical Process Safety
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
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• Purpose of These Guidelines
The purpose of these RBPS Guidelines is to help
organizations design and implement more effective
process safety management systems. These Guidelines
provide methods and ideas on how to …
(1)design a process safety management system,
(2)correct a deficient process safety management
system,
(3)improve process safety management practices.
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• Purpose of These Guidelines
The RBPS approach recognizes that all hazards and risks in an
operation or facility are not equal; consequently, apportioning
resources in a manner that focuses effort on greater hazards
and higher risks is appropriate. Using the same high-intensity
practices to manage every hazard is an inefficient use of
limited resources. A risk-based approach reduces the potential
for assigning an undue amount of resources to managing
lower-risk activities, thereby freeing up resources for tasks that
address higher-risk activities. These Guidelines offer two
central strategies for how companies can succeed in applying
their management system:
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• These Guidelines offer two central strategies for how
companies can succeed in applying their management
system: Use RBPS criteria to design, correct, or improve
process safety management system elements.
• Review the work activities associated with each element
and update them based on:
(1) An understanding of the risks associated with the
facilities and operations.
(2) An understanding of the demand for process safety
activities and the resources needed for these activities.
(3) An understanding of how process safety activities are
influenced by the process safety culture within the
organization.
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Focus on process safety effectiveness as a function of
performance and efficiency. Use metrics to measure
performance and efficiency so that finite resources can
be applied in a prioritized manner 2 to the large number
of competing process safety needs. Use management
reviews to verify that the organization is doing the right
things well in its journey toward process safety
excellence.
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• Causes of chemical process incidents can be grouped in
one or more of the following categories:
Technology failures
Human failures
Management system failures
External circumstances and natural phenomena
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• For many years, companies focused their accident prevention efforts
on improving the technology and human factors. In the mid-1980s,
following a series of serious chemical accidents around the world,
companies, industries, and governments began to identify
management systems (or the lack thereof) as the underlying cause
for these accidents. Companies were already adopting management
systems approaches in regard to product quality, as evidenced by
various
• Total Quality Management initiatives, with widely reported success.
Companies developed policies, industry groups published standards,
and governments issued regulations, all aimed at accelerating the
adoption of a management systems approach to process safety.
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• Thus, the initial, somewhat fragmented, hazard analysis and
equipment integrity efforts were gradually incorporated into
integrated management systems.
• The integrated approach remains a very useful way to focus
and adopt accident prevention activities. More recently,
inclusion of manufacturing excellence concepts has focused
attention on seamless integration of efforts to sustain high
levels of performance in manufacturing activities. Done well,
manufacturing excellence deeply embeds process safety
management practices into a single, well-balanced process for
managing manufacturing operations.
Strategic Approaches to Process Safety
Management
NFPA 85
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• The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to
refining and petrochemical companies on the collection
and reporting of process safety events suitable for
nationwide public reporting as defined in the American
Petroleum Institute (API) Recommended Practice (RP)
754, Process Safety Performance Indicators for the
Refining and Petrochemical Industries.
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What is an API Standard?
• An API Standard refers to a set of guidelines,
specifications, and practices developed by
the American Petroleum Institute (API) for the oil
and gas industry. These standards cover a wide range of
activities, from the design and manufacturing of
equipment to operational practices, safety measures,
and environmental protection. They are used by
companies worldwide to ensure consistency, safety, and
quality in oil and gas operations.
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• API standards are developed through a collaborative
process involving industry experts, regulators, and other
stakeholders. They are regularly updated to reflect
advancements in technology and changes in industry
practices. API standards are used across the entire oil
and gas supply chain, including exploration, production,
refining, transportation, and storage.
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• Key Features of API Standards:
1.Technical Guidelines: API standards provide technical specifications for
equipment and materials, ensuring they meet minimum performance
requirements.
2.Safety and Environmental Protection: Many API standards focus on
improving operational safety and reducing environmental impact in the oil
and gas industry.
3.Global Consistency: API standards are recognized internationally and
provide a consistent framework for operations, helping companies meet
regulatory requirements in multiple regions.
4.Quality Assurance: API standards help ensure the quality and reliability
of equipment, processes, and systems used in the industry, minimizing
the risk of failures or accidents.
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