A MHF is a site with more than a particular quantity of a hazardous substance, as defined by regulatory requirements. Safety Solutions provides services that support many clients comply with specific regulations relating to MHFs. We can help with the safety assessment, safety management system and safety case preparation. We also provide training for many of the competencies required in this work.
Hazard identification is a systematic method used to find the hazards and potential major incident hazard (MIH) scenarios. HAZOP and PHR are commonly used for process plants, but the selection of method will depend on the type of facility. We facilitate these workshops and provide training for participants and facilitators. Risk analysis examines the identified incident scenarios to determine the level of risk. Safety Solutions has wide experience using LOPA and qualitative methods for this work. We are also experienced with specialist analysis techniques such as consequence modelling and fault tree analysis. Control measures and verification of controls are identified during the safety assessment. These protect against major incidents, so it is important that systems are in place to ensure their effectiveness. Safety Solutions can assist with the development of systems for control measure management and verification.
Safety Management System
The Safety Management System (SMS) is a comprehensive system used to manage risk and ensure safe operation of the facility. It includes policies, procedures, organisation, responsibilities, objectives, indicators and other measures. The SMS must be documented and readily accessible to everyone who uses it. Safety Solutions assists clients with audits to identify any gaps between regulatory requirements and their current systems. We also assist with developing SMS elements and supporting systems, such as safety assessment, emergency response, management of change, incident investigation, permit to work, alarm management. Our experience also includes SMS performance standards, performance monitoring, KPIs and audits.
Safety Case
The safety case is a documented demonstration that the risk associated with the MHF is being appropriately managed. It shows that risks have been identified, adequate control measures implemented, and effective systems are in place to eliminate or minimise risks to safety as far as is reasonably practicable. Safety Solutions is experienced with assisting clients to develop the safety case, and with subsequent safety case audits and reviews.
Operators must arrange for an independent and competent person to verify that the controls are fit for purpose and in good repair and condition throughout the life of the facility. What is required for this verification will vary depending on the nature of the controls, but it is more than just checking that it is still working.
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