1st Edition
Introduction to Risk and Failures Tools and Methodologies
Risk
General Definition
Risk Assessment and Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
Fear as Intuitive Risk Assessment
Audit Risk
Other Considerations
Risk versus Uncertainty
Risk Attitude, Appetite, and Tolerance
Risk as Vector Quantity
Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
Scenario Analysis
Notes
References
Selected Bibliography
Approaches to Risk
Zero Mind-Set
ALARP
Example
Reference
Selected Bibliography
Types of Risk Methodologies
Qualitative Methodologies
Tree-Based Techniques
Methodologies for Analysis of Dynamic Systems
Traditional Methodologies
References
Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA)
Example PHA: Home Electric Pressure Cooker
References
Selected Bibliography
HAZOP Analysis
Overview
Definitions
HAZOP Process
Detailed Analysis
Effectiveness Factors
Team
Description of Process
Report
Review
Success Factors
References
Selected Bibliography
Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
Overview
General Construction Rules
References
Selected Bibliography
Other Risk and HAZOP Analysis Methodologies
Process Flowchart
Functional Flow or Block Diagram
Sketches, Layouts, and Schematics
Failure Mode Analysis (FMA)
Control Plan
Process Potential Study (PPS)
Need and Feasibility Analysis
Task Analysis
Human Reliability Analysis
Failure Mode and Critical Analysis
Hazard Identification (HAZID)
Crisis Intervention in Offshore Production (CRIOP)
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Near-Miss
Reporting
Incident and Accident Investigation and Reporting
Semi-Quantitative
Risk Assessment (SQRA)
Audits
Event Tree Analysis (ETA)
References
Selected Bibliography
Teams and Team Mechanics
Team Members, Qualifications, and Activities
Benefits of Using Teams
HAZOP Team
Consensus
Team Process Check
Problem Solving
Meeting Planning
In‑Process Meeting Management
Common Meeting Pitfalls
Utilizing Meeting Management Guidelines
References
OSHA Job Hazard Analysis
Reference
Selected Bibliography
Hazard Communication Based on Standard CFR 910.1200
Hazard Communication Program and Hazardous Materials Control Committee
References
Appendix A: Checklists
Safety Plan Checklist
Facility Location Checklist
Australian Health Administration (AHA) Guidelines and Checklist
References
Appendix B: HAZOP Analysis Example
Title Page
Contents
Glossary and Abbreviations
Summary
HAZOP Study
Facility Description
Core HAZOP Team
HAZOP Methodology
Guidewords Used in Example
Plant Overview
Analysis of Main Findings
Actions Arising from HAZOP
Selected Bibliography
Index
Biography
D. H. Stamatis
