Process Knowledge Management

Developing, documenting, and maintaining process knowledge is one of two elements in the RBPS pillar of understanding hazards and risk. Learn more by reading the Introduction to Process Knowledge Management.

Also check out the numerous CCPS Guidelines book's on Understanding Hazards and Risks.

Practical Compliance with the EPA Risk Management Program: A CCPS Concept Book

July, 2009

At last, smaller chemical processing operations have truly easy access to process safety and risk management programs tailored to meet their needs. Written as a "how to" book with checklists, it offers sufficient information for managers of facilities with small chemical operations to implement a...

Case Histories and Lessons Learned

Apr 29, 2009

Delmar Morrison, Mark Kaszniak, Scott Davis

Reviews of process safety incidents and near misses provide valuable learning opportunities. Papers dealing with incidents, near misses, and the lessons learned are presented. Please Note : Case Histories and Lessons Learned -- Spring Meeting 2009 includes the following recorded presentations: ·...

Food and Consumer Products Process Hazards

Apr 28, 2009

Catherine Kollhoff, Guy Colonna, John Bresland

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...

Introduction to Flammable Materials

AIChE Webinar

Feb 17, 2009

Daniel Crowl

This webinar will provide a basic introduction to flammable materials with the purpose of providing valuable information that a practicing engineer can use to prevent fires and explosions.

Guidelines for Facility Siting and Layout

August, 2003

A resource for individuals responsible for siting decisions, this guidelines book covers siting and layout of process plants, including both new and expanding facilities. This book provides comprehensive guidelines in selecting a site, recognizing and assessing long-term risks, and the optimal lay...

Guidelines for Implementing Process Safety Management Systems

April, 1994

The causes of catastrophic accidents in the process industries, now recognized as complex and interrelated, need to be matched by multi-faceted technical management systems. These principles apply to companies of any size and to a full range of industries beyond the chemical industry, such as pulp...