Responsible Care
Process Safety Forum
General information
The purpose of the Responsible Care Process Safety Forum is to provide
an opportunity for member companies to assist one another by sharing best
practice and pooling resources with specific benefit to smaller companies who
don’t have the necessary resources for training. The Forum has undertaken
to keep CAIA members informed about Process Safety issues and to discuss and
share experiences and concerns arising from incidents. All CAIA members are
welcome. Every meeting is kicked off with a “Safety Moment” where a
major Process Safety related incident is discussed and the learning’s
shared with the members. The Forum meets quarterly and meeting invitation is
circulated via the ChemNews.
Process Safety Meeting Proceedings 2010
Meeting proceedings for:
Process Safety Meeting Proceedings 2009
Meeting proceedings for:
Process Safety Training
Process Safety Beacon
The CCPS Process Safety Beacon is a publication of the American
Institute of Chemical Engineers and is a resource aimed at delivering process
safety messages to plant operators and other manufacturing personnel. The
monthly one-page Process Safety Beacon covers the breadth of process safety
issues. Each issue presents a real-life accident, and describes the lessons
learned and practical means to prevent a similar accident in your plant. The
CCPS Process Safety Beacon is read by over half a million process safety and
plant personnel in chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, consulting,
insurance companies, government agencies, and other organizations in the US and
worldwide. More information can be obtained from the
following website.
The option to register in order to receive it regularly is given on
the site.
ABB Train Catalogue
ABB supplies technical training for professional engineers within the
process industries. The training covers a wide range of topics from piping and
machines to electrical and civil, from safety and environmental, to reliability
and project management. The Process Safety training courses offered by ABB can
be viewed by
downloading their training catalogue.
Process Safety Resources
Process Safety Best practice Guide
The Guide focus on the study performed by the UK Chemical
Industries’ Association on Process Safety management and leadership
practices. The Best Practice Guide discusses the results supplies six best
practice indicators that can be used to assess the effectiveness of an
organisation’s PS leadership. A
Process Safety
Leadership Checklist is included in the Guide.
Hazop Technique
The attached presentation supply information on the
Hazop (Hazard and Operability
Study) technique - Marvin Rausand Department of Production and Quality
Engineering Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Chemical Compatibility Tool
Historical reactive chemical incidents demonstrate that chemical facilities could have chemically reactive materials and systems without knowing the hazards they pose. Others are aware of the hazards but have not put into place adequate safeguards. Although controls for individual materials might be in place, the potential for major incidents exist if materials are inadvertently combined. Chemical compatibility tools assist in identifying the risks when reactive materials are handled and in the prevention of reactive interactions as well as obtaining data and appropriate safeguards needed to control these hazards. A good website that allows on-line internet gathering of compatibility information can be viewed at:
http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/
A chemical compatibility program that can be download and installed is available from:
http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/type_subtopic_entry.php?RECORD_KEY%28entry_subtopic_type%29=entry_id,subtopic_id,type_id&entry_id(entry_subtopic_type)=328&subtopic_id(entry_subtopic_type)=24&type_id(entry_subtopic_type)=3
Presentation: Safety Pyramid
An interesting presentation indicating how the pyramid in safety developed through warning signs, near misses, injuries, and ultimately a fatality can be obtained from Janine Mileham: rcare@mweb.co.za
Vent/relief case on low pressure storage tanks
The vent/relief case on low pressure storage tanks should be thoroughly understood and documented. Measures should also be put in place to prevent potential failures occurring and to ensure that maintenance of fine element equipment in vent lines and bund house-keeping is appropriately executed. Information about this topic can be obtained from Janine Mileham: rcare@mweb.co.za
Process Safety Learning’s
Lessons Learnt
A useful presentation on lessons learned from investigations of major
incidents (presentation of Magne
Ogendal on behalf of the Petroleum safety Authority Norway).
Flixborough Disaster
Lessons learnt from the disaster is discussed in the
presentation
Process Safety
Conferences/Seminars/Workshops
UK INSTITUTION OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS (ICHEME) PROCESS SAFETY COURSE
The prestigious UK Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) course on Process Safety is coming to South Africa on 23-26 August 2010. It will be held near Johannesburg. The course has been held successfully in the UK, Australia and Far East. The course is aimed at both PSM professionals and line managers. The development of the course involved BP, Ineos and the HSE. A number of case studies are used and a course participant assessment is carried out for confirmation of competency. Ian Thorpe, who has lead all previous training, will run the South African course. Features of particular interest to South Africa include consideration of Human Factors in PSM and the understanding of international standards in PSM management. More details later. Enquiries to Rod Prior (r.prior@mweb.co.za,
cell : 0825540010)
2nd ANNUAL PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT SUMMIT
The Summit will take place on 19 - 22 September 2010 in Dubai, UAE. You can also benefit from our early bird discount of US $400 if you register and pay before Thursday, 22 April 2010. Call +971 4 364 2975 or email enquiry@iqpc.ae for more information.
Extending your asset life-cycle and enhancing safety and reliability by improving Asset Integrity Management systems and strategies
Held in Cairo, Egypt from the 13th to 16th June 2010, the sixth event in IQPC's successful annual series will bring together international key speakers to share best-practice implementations of Asset Integrity Management. Effective strategies and practical solutions to implement an efficient Asset Integrity Management programme will be discussed by regional and international oil, gas and petrochemical operators. For more details or to register, visit www.assetintegrityegypt.com, call +971 4 364 2975, or email enquiry@iqpc.ae.
BULK LIQUID STORAGE TANKS
Bulk Liquid Storage Tanks to be held the 26-28 May 2010 at the Garden Court O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg. By attending this event you will not only become equipped with an understanding on optimisation of technical operations, tank inspection, maintenance, and risk management issues but you will also get to network with key people who can help you enhance your business. Attend to benefit from the latest in SA tank industry as well as the latest international trends. For more information call: 011 771-7000 or register on-line at: registrations@iir.co.za. More information can be obtained from: www.iir-conferences.co.za/tanks.
