A Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) is essential in a well- planned process safety management (PSM) program. However, merely completing a PHA doesn’t result in better process safety performance. To lead an effective and successful PHA, facilitators must focus on quality. How many times have people asked, “Why didn’t you catch that in the PHA?”?
In a root cause investigation, how many times has poor PHA scenarios, documentation, or recommendations contributed to causing the incident? In this discussion, we will cover the pitfalls to avoid during a PHA and tips on how to reach your team’s highest potential.