Safety talk

1. OCTOBER
HES
MEETING
by
CHIBUIKE UZOWULU
FIM/ F&V Project

2. PROCESS SAFETY
FIM/ F&V Project

3. WHAT IS PROCESS SAFETY
 Process Safety is a disciplined framework for managing the integrity of
hazardous operating systems and processes by applying good design
principles, engineering and operating practices.
 It deals with the prevention and control of incidents that have the potential
to release hazardous materials or energy (loss of containment).
 Simply put, process safety is keeping what we produce in the pipes –
crude oil, natural gas, feedstocks, or product.

4. WHY FOCUS ON PROCESS SAFETY?
Pascagoula #2 Crude Unit Fire - Direct asset damage cost some US
$68 MM and the unit was shut down for 183 days while repairs were
executed.
South Nemba Fire - All personnel evacuated with no injuries.COI =
$102MM

5. PROCESS SAFETY INCIDENTS VIDEOS

6. CAUSES OF PROCESS SAFETY INCIDENTS
 Poor Change Management
 Ineffective Emergency Preparedness
 Poor Design
 Poor Contractor Management Process
 Improper verification of Operational Readiness Review
 Failure to comply with technical standards and follow operating procedures
 Failure to identify and mitigate hazards
 Failure to follow approved technical codes and standards for design and
installation
 Failure to follow Safe Work Practices
 Poor Competency development programme

7. WHEN DOES A PROCESS SAFETY INCIDENT
OCCUR
Hazard Prevention
Safeguards
Initiating
events
Mitigation
Safeguards
Ultimate
Consequence
High pressure
Hydrocarbon gas -Design & construction: material
selection & design, PSVs
- Administrative: Safe operating
limits, standard procedures
- Training, communication
- Individual- Workers ability to
identify hazard
Pipeline rupture/
burst releasing
high pressure
hydrocarbon gas
ESDs, Audible alarms,
Fire & gas systems,
procedures, ER plans,
training, hazard
awareness/ identification
Fatalities
Injuries
Property damage
Environmental damage
Company Reputation
*Multiple layers of protection fail at the same time*

8.  Facility Design & Construction:
 Ensure there is proper design, construction and readiness for vessels
coming into service as new builds or from shipyard
 Risk Assessments are used to ensure hazards are identified and
mitigated sufficiently.
 Safe Operations:
 Workforce trained for the job; have experience to recognize hazards
and use good judgment
 Procedures written with sufficient detail depending on the criticality of
process
 Reliability & Efficiency:
 Equipment & structure maintain their integrity (available & working) –
focus on critical equipment
 Clear maintenance procedures; appropriate testing and inspections
 Third Party Services:
 Vetting service providers & setting expectations
 Ensuring contractors follow applicable safe practices while at the facility
MANAGING PROCESS SAFETY

9.  Incident Investigation:
 To prevent recurrence of incident
 To get to system level issues: How did the system let this happen? Why
did this person think this was okay in this situation?
 Emergency Management:
 If there is an incident, there are appropriate resources & measures in
place to mitigate escalation
 Compliance Assurance:
 Verification and demonstration that the department satisfies companies
regulatory requirements
 Leadership Accountability:
 Create Process Safety Culture
 Enforce Compliance
 Workforce Accountability:
 Imbibe the process safety culture
MANAGING PROCESS SAFETY CONT’D

10.  Design, build, and operate facilities and equipment according to Technical
Codes and Standards
 Use Process Safety Information to help manage and reduce risk
 Follow an Asset Integrity program to inspect and maintain our facilities and
equipment
 Follow Operating Procedures to safely start, operate and shut down
processes or equipment
PREVENTING PROCESS SAFETY INCIDENTS

11. PREVENTING PROCESS SAFETY INCIDENT
– MY ROLE
 Identify, Report and Manage Hazards
 Maintain a sense of Vulnerability
 Identify safeguards and verify their effectiveness
 Follow Safe Work Practices
 Perform Every task the right way, every time
 Exercise Stop Work Authority when required
 Investigating Process Safety Incidents and sharing Lessons Learned

12. SPOT THE PROCESS SAFETY HAZARDS
Bad Gauge
Leakage L
Corrosion
Missing
Isolation

13. WRAP UP

14. THANK YOU