Technical Presentations

Management of Change has long been recognized as a fundamental cornerstone of a process safety program. Through the years, most companies have evolved a mature system to manage technical changes -- equipment, materials, and technology -- in their facilities. In recent years, the effects of, and...

In the past few years, we have seen renewed emphasis on PSM through OSHA’s National Emphasis Programs and Homeland Security new Chemical Security’s regulations. This session contains papers that discuss regulatory programs in the U.S. and internationally, and companies strategies for complying with...

Hazard identification and risk assessment continue to be a critical part of the process safety efforts in process plants. Papers highlighting methods, tools and examples of successful application or lessons learned from misapplication in a plant environment are presented. Please Note : Applications...

The Food and Consumer Products area has significant hazards and risks from dust and flammable liquid explosions as well as from toxic releases. Moreover, the Montreal Protocol for the removal of Ozone Depleting incudes papers on the identification, prevention, control, and management of hazards and...

Transportation Risk Assessment (TRA) is an essential aspect of risk management. TRA manages transportation risks by considering hazards, routes, and impacts. This promotes the identification of major contributors to the risk and thus strategies for risk reduction. TRA includes consideration of...

This session presents papers on the latest mechanical integrity concepts, practices and programs. All aspects of mechanical integrity are covered, including equipment inspection, interlock testing, reliability initiatives, and overall system design. An additional area of focus is on the challenges...