Since 1985, the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) has been the world leader in developing and disseminating information on process safety management and technology. CCPS, an industry technology alliance of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), has published over 80 books in its process safety guidelines and process safety concepts series.

List of Tables.

List of Figures.

Items on the CD Accompanying This Book.

Acronyms and abbreviations.

Glossary.

Acknowledgements.

Preface.

1. Introduction.

1.1 What are the Benefits of Performing Pre-startup Safety Reviews?

1.2 How PSSR Relates to Other Process Safety Elements.

1.3 An Overview of the Risk-based Approach to PSSR.

1.4 What is the Scope of a PSSR? Process Safety, Environmental, Quality and Personnel Safety Considerations.

1.5 This Guideline's Audience.

1.6 How to use this Guideline.

1.7 References.

2. What Is a Pre-Startup Safety Review?

2.1 The Basics of Pre-startup Safety Review.

2.2 What is a Risk-based Approach to PSSR?

2.3 The Role of Training in Pre-startup Safety Review.

2.4 Scheduling Considerations.

2.5 References.

3. Regulatory Issues.

3.1 An Overview of PSSR Industry Guidelines and Regulations.

3.2 Best Practices for PSSR.

3.3 Environmental Considerations.

3.4 General Safety, Security, and Occupational Health Considerations.

3.5 References.

4. A Risk-Based Approach to Pre-Startup Safety Review.

4.1 Using Risk Analysis Techniques to Select the Level of Detail for a PSSR.

4.2 A Decision Guideline for Designing a PSSR.

4.3 Typical Considerations for all Pre-startup Safety Reviews.

4.4 An Example Risk-based Questionnaire.

4.5 Two Examples of Using a Risk-based Approach to PSSR Design.

4.6 References.

5. The Pre-Startup Safety Review Work Process.

5.1 Defining the PSSR System.

5.2 PSSR Sub-elements.

5.3 Designing and Implementing an Initial PSSR Program.

5.4 Preparing to Perform a Pre-statup Safety Review.

5.5 Follow Pre-startup Safety Review Action Items.

5.6 Approve the Pre-startup Safety Review Report.

5.7 References.

6. Methodologies for Compiling and Using A PSSR Checklist.

6.1 Building Your Facility's Database of Questions.

6.2 Various Approaches: Electronic versus Hardcopy.

6.3 An Example Electronic Checklist.

7. Continuous Improvement.

7.1 Diagnosing PSSR System Issues.

7.2 Training and Communication.

7.3 Examine Excesses as well as Deficiencies.

7.4 Why Refine, Improve, Upgrade, or Redesign?

7.5 Upgrading the System.

7.6 Example PSSR Performance and Efficiency Metrics.

7.7 Audit Frequency.

7.8 Qualification Considerations for PSSR Auditors.

7.9 Sample PSSR Audit Protocols.

7.10 Addressing Audit Results.

7.11 Summary.

7.12 References.

Appendix A. PSSR Checklist Examples.

Appendix B. Industry References.

Appendix C. Regulatory References.

Index.