Conduct of operations (COO) concerns how work is performed in a manufacturing unit with the overall objective of producing repeated and desired results. COO reduces the likelihood of human error. The term discipline is often used to describe how to bring a consistent approach to various operations to minimize errors. This article introduces a new model of COO based on a Steven Covey performance model, where improved performance is a function of (a) knowing what to do, (b) knowing how to do it, and (c) wanting to do it. Our new model (described in this article) applies this Covey principle to facilitate operating disciple, engineering disciple, and management discipline. Each element of COO should be in place to produce consistent results and reduce human error. © 2012 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Process Saf Prog, 2012.
Process safety professionals continue the elusive search for effective leading indicators. The search is for the one indicator to prevent process safety incidents. API RP 754 has already defined Tier 3 leading indicators as challenges to safety systems. Challenges include safe operating limit (SOL) excursions as well as demands on safety systems. If chosen correctly, SOLs can be successful leading indicators for incident prevention. In fact, SOLs can be a leading indicator to other safety system challenges, including pressure relief devices and safety instrumented system activations. The process Celanese used to revamp our SOLs is called Know Your Limits. It involves a rigorous review of SOL set points; complete documentation of the technical basis for selection; documentation in standard operating procedures and operator certification/recertification materials; operator training; incident reporting of challenges; and integration with other process safety elements including alarm rationalization and management. A method to measure program effectiveness is presented. Know Your Limits has contributed to our success in reducing loss of primary containment incidents. © 2018 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Process Saf Prog 37: 498–501, 2018
It may seem that organizational culture is subjective and therefore difficult to measure. This article will show that an objective approach can be taken to survey and define process safety culture. With this data, gap analysis can be performed that compares survey data to the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) essential elements of process safety. This gap analysis can be used to identify strengths and weaknesses so that process safety performance can be improved. The survey method used, employs the CCPS process safety pillars, and categorizes responses according to the pillar elements, principles, and essential features required for excellence. The appropriate data collecting technique is shown that will give statistically meaningful results. Examples are given of grouping results by safety pillar categories and demographics of the survey population. Finally, a gap analysis method is shown that compares the survey results to CCPS essential elements so that improvement plans can be made. © 2012 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Process Saf Prog, 2012
We often associate operational discipline with conduct of operations and define discipline as the tools to achieve repeatable results. While discipline in operations is primarily focused on the operator, engineers, and management contribute to the success in achieving consistent results. A Plan‐Do‐Check‐Act model, or Deming Cycle, can be used to represent the relationship among operational, engineering, and management disciplines. The management discipline part of the cycle involves making decisions (act) based on the output of the operations, and planning for success. This article describes a modified strategic business analysis (SBA) planning tool that managers can apply to process safety in order to achieve a desired vision and objective. Too often we are reactive to incidents and create activity lists from year to year in order to achieve objectives and goals. The process safety SBA tool is a structured approach of data analysis. It helps us to understand the company's internal and external environment in order to set strategic alternatives that will bring a company from its present state to the desired future state. By planning for and following a strategy, consistency in operations is achieved and repeatable results can be obtained. © 2013 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Process Saf Prog 33: 162–165, 2014
In developing systems for process safety, compliance audits provide essential verification that practices and procedures are developed and are effective for compliance. Data collected during compliance audits is often subjective and findings are descriptive in nature. Therefore, it is difficult to complete objective analysis of audit data across standards/procedures to surface systemic management system gaps and to compare site performance across a company. Complete analysis of process safety audit data is analogous to incident investigation causal factor assignment, data analysis, and cause elimination. This article describes a database solution that: Provides a data collection method for compliance audits that allows for easy database input, thereby reducing overall data handling. Structures process safety procedures by management system element so that these elements can be examined across various procedures. Groups compliance audit findings by common types for Pareto analysis. The benefits of objective analysis of process safety audit data include more effective future audits and continuous process safety performance improvement at the site level. The presentation will include a brief review of the Microsoft Access database structure. © 2011 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Process Saf Prog, 2011
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