Chemicals · Case study
A practical roadmap for process safety improvement.
A risk-based programme helped a mid-sized chemical facility in Livingston organise its process safety arrangements and close assurance gaps.
The challenge
A facility handling flammable and corrosive materials wanted a more consistent process safety management system ahead of a regulator visit. Existing strengths were not supported by a consistent approach to documentation and assurance.
The approach
Define the framework
Mapped an approach aligned with risk-based process safety principles across operations and maintenance.
Focus the workstreams
Addressed procedures, training, mechanical integrity and management of change.
Examine safeguards
Included focused hazard and operability work and attention to critical protective measures.
Make assurance visible
Established performance measures and a traceable schedule for relief-device and interlock testing.
What the work produced
- Process safety framework and improvement roadmap
- Defined workstreams and action ownership
- Safeguard testing and traceability arrangements
- Performance indicators and assurance cycle
The reported outcome
The project recorded closure of 85% of findings in 90 days. Remaining actions depended on capital work and were supported by interim controls.
The closure figure describes this programme’s audit findings, not a quantified reduction in process risk. The facility’s continuing responsibility included completing remaining actions and maintaining the assurance cycle.
This project was delivered by Safety Canvas Consulting. Client identity is not published.
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