Risk Management Tools for Safety
Professionals – Part I, Chapter 4
RISK MANAGEMENT METHODS AND TOOLS
Chapter 4 – Risk Identification
Authors: Bruce K. Lyon, P.E., CSP, ARM, CHMM
Georgi Popov, Ph.D., QEP, SMS, ARM, CMC
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Chapter 4 – Risk Identification
• Introduction
• The process of assessing risk is considered the ‘core’ of risk management. The
fundamental process of risk assessment enables those responsible for making
decision to better understand the risk and its need for reduction or
management.
• Risk assessment, as defined in ISO Guide 73 (ANSI Z690.1-2011), Vocabulary for
Risk Management standard, embodies three distinct, sequential components.
These components are:
➢ Risk Identification - finding, recognizing and recording hazards
➢ Risk Analysis - understanding consequences and probabilities and existing controls
➢ Risk Evaluation – comparing levels of risk and considering additional controls
• Of the three elements, risk identification is arguably the most critical aspect of
risk assessment.
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Chapter 4 – Risk Identification
• Introduction
• For risks to be managed, they must first
be identified and assessed. Otherwise
unidentified risks remain unknown and
uncontrolled (Lyon, Hollcroft, 2012).
• The risk management process from the
ISO 31000 Risk Management standard
is shown to the right.
Figure 4.1 The ISO 31000 Risk Management Process reprinted
with permission from ASSP
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Chapter 4 – Risk Identification
• Risk Identification and the ISO 31000 Series
• As mentioned in previous chapters, the International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) released three standards for the management of risk
in 2009. These three standards which were nationally adopted by the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in 2011 are:
➢ISO Guide 73:2009 (ANSI/ASSE Z690.1-2011), Vocabulary for Risk Management
➢ISO 31000:2009 (ANSI/ASSE Z690.2-2011), Risk Management Principles and
Guidelines
➢IEC/ISO 31010:2009 (ANSI/ASSE Z690.3-2011), Risk Assessment Techniques
• It is important to remember that these standards are designed for
managing risk of all types, including risks that have potential positive
outcomes, as well as risk that present negative impacts.
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Chapter 4 – Risk Identification
• Hazard Identification and the ANSI Z590.3 PtD Standard
• In the American National Standard, ANSI/ASSE Z590.3-(R2016), Prevention
through Design (PtD), the focus is on assessing and reducing hazardrelated risks (which present negative impacts) during the design and
redesign phases.
• ANSI Z590.3 operates within the same principles and framework as ISO
31000 and ISO 31010.
• ANSI Z590.3 is a safety standard, and incorporates the concept of ‘hazard
analysis’ into the risk assessment process. ISO 31000 does not include
hazard analysis, only risk analysis.
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Chapter 4 – Risk Identification
• Hazard Identification and the ANSI Z590.3 PtD Standard
• In addition to identifying hazards, ANSI Z590.3, Section 7.5 includes the
need to ‘Consider the Failure Modes’ as part of the identification process.
Failure mode refers to a state or condition where a system fails to perform
correctly possibly resulting in harm. Failure modes include functions that
do not perform within a defined parameter, perform inadequately or
intermittently, or do not perform as intended.
• The differences and relationship between hazards and risks are important
to understand. Risks are derived from the exposure to hazards.
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Chapter 4 – Risk Identification
• Hazard Identification and the ANSI Z590.3 PtD Standard
• PtD Standard is unique in that it is designed to be applied throughout the
life-cycle of a system including 1) the pre-operation stage, 2) operational
stage, and 3) post incident and/or post operational stages. The standard
also contains the hierarchy of controls concept used for selecting and
applying the most effective controls for the hazard.
• For these reasons, Z590.3 provides guidance that is more closely aligned
with the roles and responsibilities of OSH professionals, while the ISO
31000 standards provide broader overarching guidance in enterprise risk
management.
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Chapter 4 – Risk Identification
• Hazard/Risk Identification
• Hazard/risk identification involves finding, anticipating, recognizing, and
describing hazards that could affect the achievement of an organization’s
objectives. Specifically, the process of hazard identification (illustrated in
the next slide) includes identifying the following:
➢existing and potential hazards
➢potential exposures to hazards
➢possible failure modes
➢events or circumstances that can cause or trigger a failure mode or present an
exposure
➢existing controls
➢potential consequences
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Chapter 4 – Risk Identification
• Hazard/Risk Identification
Figure 4.2 The Process of Hazard/Risk Identification
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Chapter 4 – Risk Identification
• Hazard/Risk Identification
• Existing and Potential Hazards – Identification of hazards is the most important
step in risk assessment.
• If hazards, the source of risk, are not recognized and identified, risks cannot be
assessed, reduced and managed. The identification of existing and potential
hazards within the context of the assessment should be performed.
• In addition to listing these hazards, a description or characterization of the
hazards should be included.
• There are many references and resources for common categories of hazards
including the list in OSHA’s “Job Hazard Analysis”, Appendix 2 found in
Publication 3071 at https://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3071.pdf
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Chapter 4 – Risk Identification
• Hazard/Risk Identification
• Exposures to Hazards – The existence of a hazard alone does not
necessarily translate to a risk. Risk is derived from the ‘exposure’ to a
hazard. Therefore, in addition to identifying the hazards, the potential
exposure to people, property, assets, the environment, and other things of
value must also be identified. Exposure to hazards can occur in various
ways including:
➢direct contact with hazard
➢indirect contact with hazard
➢proximity to hazard
➢duration of exposure
➢magnitude of exposure
➢concentration or dose of exposure
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Chapter 4 – Risk Identification
• Hazard/Risk Identification
• Possible Failure Modes – The potential ways a system, product, or element can fail and
lead to harm should be identified and described. Failure modes are the state or
condition where a system fails to perform as expected or deviates from its design
tolerances resulting in a potential for harm or a hazardous event. To identify possible
failure modes, the assessor should consider how the process or product can fail in a
way that will lead to harm. A simple ‘what-if’ approach can be used to help identify
potential failures in a system by exploring various ways something might fail. Examples
of failure modes include:
➢ pre-mature operation (i.e. unexpected startup or release of energy)
➢ failure to start operation (i.e. sump pump fails to operate when water level rises beyond flood level)
➢ failure to stop operations (i.e. press brake fails to stop when interlock is activated)
➢ failure during operation (i.e. local exhaust system fails during welding operation)
➢ degraded or deterioration of operation (i.e. leak in containment vessel)
➢ exceeded capability/capacity of operation (i.e. over pressurization of vessel)
➢ reasonably foreseeable uses and misuses of operation (i.e. using forklift to raise worker to reach
component)
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Chapter 4 – Risk Identification
• Hazard/Risk Identification
• Causes or Triggers – It is important to understand the circumstances,
conditions, actions or inactions that can cause exposure to a hazard or trigger a
hazardous event. Hazards can be acute in nature causing immediate harm from
a single exposure, while cumulative-type hazards develop gradually from
prolong or repeated exposure. A simple causal analysis can be used to help
identify causes that can lead to hazard exposure. Basic causes may include:
➢Machinery - design, selection, condition, use, maintenance
➢Human – actions, inactions, knowledge, skill, capability, attention, interaction,
communication
➢Management – direction, supervision, enforcement, communication
➢Methods – design, system, process, procedure, task, consistency
➢Materials – elements/constituents, selection, handling, storage, use, disposal
➢Environment – design/layout, condition, external factors
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Chapter 4 – Risk Identification
• Hazard Identification Methods
• A number of formal and informal
hazard/risk identification techniques
are available including those mentioned
in this manual and in ISO 31010 as
illustrated in Figure to the right. Each
method varies in complexity,
application, strengths and limitations.
The context of the assessment should
be considered when selecting methods.
In some cases, more than one
technique may be needed to properly
identify hazards and risks (Lyon, Popov,
2016).
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Chapter 4 – Risk Identification
• Conducting Hazard/Risk Identification
• Hazard identification can be used as a stand-alone technique or as an
initial step in more detailed risk assessment methodologies. OSH
professionals should have a firm knowledge of hazard types, causes, and
consequences as well as experience in identification methods. A
systematic approach to identifying hazards and their related elements is
recommended. The following systematic steps are adapted from the MILSTD-882E standard Task 101:
➢Develop Plan
➢Define Responsibilities
➢Initiate Hazard Identification Process
➢Record and Track Hazards
➢Communicate Results
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Chapter 4 – Risk Identification
• TOOLS USED TO IDENTIFY RISK FOR SAFETY PROFESSIONALS
• Risk Management Tool #7: Brainstorming
• Purpose: Brainstorming is a process commonly used to stimulate and generate a
free-flowing dialogue to collect and identify a list of ideas. It is used to generate
as many ideas as possible regarding a particular concern or problem.
Brainstorming sessions are a relatively quick and easy way of collecting ideas. In
risk assessment, it is used to generate a list of potential failures, hazards, risk
and controls.
• Application: Brainstorming sessions are often used as an initial identification
method in a sequence of other analysis and assessment methods. To allow free
flow of ideas, the session requires an environment free of criticism or judgment
of ideas/items and should encourage participation and creative thinking.
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Chapter 4 – Risk Identification
• TOOLS USED TO IDENTIFY RISK FOR SAFETY PROFESSIONALS
• Risk Management Tool #7: Brainstorming
• Process: Brainstorming is generally performed by a qualified,
knowledgeable group of stakeholders and is either structured or nonstructured.
• A skilled facilitator can vastly improve the outcome of a brainstorming
effort.
Figure 4.5 Brainstorming Process
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• TOOLS USED TO IDENTIFY RISK FOR SAFETY PROFESSIONALS
• Risk Management Tool #8: Delphi Technique
• Purpose: The Delphi Technique is used to gain a consensus on a subject matter
from a group of knowledgeable stakeholders or experts. The technique uses a
series of questionnaires to collect and collate opinions from a group of experts.
An important aspect of the technique is that opinions are made independently
and anonymously while having access to the other opinions or views during the
process.
• Application: The method is used for complex problems or systems to identify
risk where expert judgment is needed. It can be used to identify risks, threats
and opportunities and to gain consensus view on the likelihood and
consequences of future events. It has application in reconciling differences
among experts, generating consensus on decisions such as selection of risk
treatments, and in developing forecasts and policies.
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Chapter 4 – Risk Identification
• TOOLS USED TO IDENTIFY RISK FOR SAFETY PROFESSIONALS
• Risk Management Tool #8: Delphi Technique
• Process: The Delphi Method works through a number of cycles of
anonymous written discussion and argument, managed by a facilitator.
Participants in the process do not meet, or even necessarily know who
else is involved: the facilitator controls the process, and manages the flow
and consolidation of information. The anonymity and remoteness of the
process helps to avoid issues of groupthink and personality conflict. More
than this, it gives people time to think issues through properly, critique
arguments rigorously and contribute fully. The process steps are listed in
the next slide.
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Chapter 4 – Risk Identification
• TOOLS USED TO IDENTIFY RISK FOR SAFETY PROFESSIONALS
• Risk Management Tool #8: Delphi Technique
Figure 4.6 Delphi Technique Process
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Chapter 4 – Risk Identification
• TOOLS USED TO IDENTIFY RISK FOR SAFETY PROFESSIONALS
• Risk Management Tool #9: Hazard Identification Study (HAZID)
• Purpose: A hazard identification study or HAZID is a qualitative, structured
technique using guide words and/or checklists for early identification of existing
and potential hazards, their causes and consequences. It purpose is to
anticipate, identify and list hazards associated with an operation, system,
product or task in the first step of the risk assessment.
• Application: HAZID is used early in the process for existing operations as well as
conceptual or design phase efforts. It is often used in advance of other risk
assessment methods. The technique can include a qualitative analysis to
determine the potential severity and likelihood of occurrence which is
sometimes referred to as a Risk Identification Study or RISKID.
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Chapter 4 – Risk Identification
• TOOLS USED TO IDENTIFY RISK FOR SAFETY PROFESSIONALS
• Risk Management Tool #9: Hazard Identification Study (HAZID)
• Process: HAZID is generally conducted by an experienced multi-discipline
team using documents, diagrams, guide words, checklists, and
brainstorming to identify hazards, causes, consequences and controls.
Generally, an experienced facilitator and team are used in a workshop
setting. The specific part or node of an operation is selected for the study.
The process steps are represented in below
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Chapter 4 – Risk Identification
• TOOLS USED TO IDENTIFY RISK FOR SAFETY PROFESSIONALS
• Risk Management Tool #9: Hazard Identification Study (HAZID)
Figure 4.8 HAZID Flow Chart
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Chapter 4 – Risk Identification
• TOOLS USED TO IDENTIFY RISK FOR SAFETY PROFESSIONALS
• Risk Management Tool #10: Design Safety Review
• Purpose: A design safety review is used to anticipate and identify
potential hazards during the design and redesign process of new facilities,
expansions in existing buildings, new or modified processes and systems,
equipment and machines, and products. The purpose of a Design Safety
Review is to avoid anticipated hazards through design of a new system or
redesign of an existing system.
• Application: Design safety reviews are most effective when performed at
an early stage when design objectives are being discussed according to
Z590.3, and should be considered in any major planned changed.
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Chapter 4 – Risk Identification
• TOOLS USED TO IDENTIFY RISK FOR SAFETY PROFESSIONALS
• Risk Management Tool #10: Design Safety Review
• Process: The design safety review process is a systematic method used to
anticipate, identify, avoid, eliminated or controlled hazards at the design
stage. Management commitment and support are required to integrate
prevention through design concepts.
Figure 4.10 Design Safety Review Process Steps
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Chapter 4 – Risk Identification
• References
• ANSI/ASSE/AIHA Z10-2012 (R2017). American National Standard—Occupational Health and
Safety Management Systems. Fairfax, VA: American Industrial Hygiene Association, 2012.
• ANSI/ASSE Z590.3-2011 (R2016). Prevention through Design: Guidelines for Addressing
Occupational Hazards and Risks in Design and Redesign Processes. Des Plaines, IL: American
Society of Safety Engineers, 2011.
• ANSI/ASSE Z690.1-2011. American National Standard - Vocabulary for Risk Management. Des
Plaines, IL: American Society of Safety Engineers, 2011.
• ANSI/ASSE Z690.2-2011. American National Standard – Risk Management Principles and
Guidelines. Des Plaines, IL: American Society of Safety Engineers, 2011.
• ANSI/ASSE Z690.3-2011. American National Standard - Risk Assessment Techniques. Des Plains,
IL: American Society of Safety Engineers, 2011.
• ASSE’s Risk Assessment Institute website (http://www.oshrisk.org/videos/)
• Chevron. (2013). Chevron Pipe Line Company – Hazard Analysis Procedure Available at
http://www.chevronpipeline.com/pdf/hazard_analysis_procedure.pdf
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Chapter 4 – Risk Identification
• References
• Main, Bruce, W. Risk Assessment: Challenges and Opportunities. Ann Harbor, MI: Design Safety
Engineering, Inc., 2012.
• Manuele, Fred. A., Advanced Safety Management: Focusing on Z10 and Serious Injury
Prevention. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2008.
• MIL-STD-882E. Standard Practice for System Safety. Washington, DC: Department of Defense,
2012.
• Popov, G., Lyon, B., Hollcroft, B., Risk Assessment: A Practical Guide to Assessing Operational
Risks. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2016
• Risk Assessments – Top 10 Pitfalls & Tips for Improvement, Bruce K. Lyon and Bruce Hollcroft,
Professional Safety, December 2012, American Society of Safety Engineers
• The Art of Assessing Risk: Selecting, Modifying, and Combining Methods to Assess Operational
Risks, Bruce K. Lyon and Georgi Popov, Professional Safety, March 2016, American Society of
Safety Engineers
• OSHA. (2002). Job Hazard Analysis. Publication 3071 Washington, DC: U.S. Department of
Labor, Author. Retrieved from https://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3071.pdf
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Hazards and Risks
Identification
Module 2 - Outline
• Overview of SH&E Hazard Identification (HAZID), Risk Identification
(RiskID) methods and selected tools
• Operational HAZID
• Risk Assessment Matrix and RiskID
• Inherent risk vs. Current Risk Level
Hazard and
Risk ID
Techniques
Case Study 1
• Methanol AST
• Based on CSB: Bethune Point Wastewater Plant Explosion
http://www.csb.gov/bethune-point-wastewater-plant-explosion/
• And CSB: Caribbean Petroleum Refining Tank Explosion and Fire
http://www.csb.gov/caribbean-petroleum-refining-tank-explosion-and-fire/
Sustainability and Safety
• Methanol video
• Watch the Safe Handling video – click on the link below
Source: Methanol Institute: http://www.methanol.org/safe-handling/
Biodiesel Production
• Biodiesel is produced
from vegetable oils,
yellow grease, used
cooking oils, or animal
fats.
Source: US Department of Energy: https://www.afdc.energy.gov/fuels/biodiesel_production.html
Health and Safety Concerns
• Occupational (workplace) exposure is likely to cause the highest
daily exposure to methanol.
• Occupational exposures typically occur through inhalation of methanol
vapors during production or use.
• Occupational exposure to methanol may occur during its production, or
result from its presence in refrigeration systems and as a component in
the production of formaldehyde, MTBE, acetic acid, and other industrial
chemicals.
• The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) TimeWeighted-Average (TWA) Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) to methanol is
200 ppm for an 8-hour day and 40-hour week.
Source: Methanol.org http://www.methanol.org/safe-handling/
Health and Safety Concerns
• Routine operations
Source: Methanol.org http://www.methanol.org/safe-handling/
Health and Safety Concerns – Control Options
• Engineering controls
Where possible, automatically pump liquid methanol from drums
or other storage containers to process containers to minimize the
potential for exposure. Methanol should always be kept within closed
systems and not left open to the atmosphere.
• Ventilation
The building ventilation system should provide fresh air for normal
operation and should take into consideration the possibility of a
leak. In some cases, natural ventilation may be adequate; otherwise,
mechanical ventilation systems should be provided
Source: Methanol.org http://www.methanol.org/safe-handling/
Health and Safety Concerns – Control Options
• ??? controls
• Exposure monitoring
• Methanol has a faintly sweet alcohol odor but does not make its
presence known until a concentration of 2000 ppm or above is
reached, which is ten times higher than the safe limit for human
exposure of 200 ppm. Because the odor of methanol is a poor
indicator of concentration, it is essential that some quantitative
measure of exposure be determined.
Source: Methanol.org http://www.methanol.org/safe-handling/
Health and Safety Concerns – Control Options
• PPE
Exposure to methanol can occur via inhalation, skin absorption,
contact with the eyes, or ingestion, whenever methanol is used or
handled. The level of risk of exposure to methanol will dictate the
appropriate level of personal protective equipment required.
Source: Methanol.org http://www.methanol.org/safe-handling/
Process Safety Concerns
• One important consideration is flammability range.
Because the upper flammability limit of methanol is 36 percent by volume
(vol%) compared to that of gasoline which is 6-7 vol%, methanol vapor can
ignite and burn inside AST vapor space.
• Corrosion is another consideration. Methanol
is a conductive polar solvent; gasoline is a nonconductive, non-polar solvent. Galvanic and
dissimilar metal corrosion in methanol service
may be high if incompatible materials are
placed in electrical contact with one another.
Cathodic protection, and regulator inspection
of methanol storage tanks and trim hardware is
vitally important to avoid corrosion failure
Source: Methanol.org http://www.methanol.org/safe-handling/
Process Safety Concerns
• TANK MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION & TRIM MATERIALS COMPATIBILITY
• Methanol tanks can be constructed of either
carbon steel or 300 series austenitic stainless
steel. Carbon steel has the advantage of lower
capital cost, but the disadvantage of higher
life cycle cost due to increased maintenance
and costs associated with corrosion
protection. Because methanol is a polar
solvent, galvanic corrosion is more prevalent
with methanol than with other commonlyused motor fuels.
Source: Methanol.org http://www.methanol.org/safe-handling/
Operational HAZID
HAZ ID#
Hazard
Cause
Consequences
1
Thermal Expansion - Methanol Vapor generation
Faulty/blocked vent - Excessive Intank vapor generation
Overpressurization - Loss of
containment. Property & tank
damage
2
Corrosion - Methanol tanks, trim &
Incompatible tank and trim materials
piping
Loss of containment. Methanol
product loss.
3
Human factors/errors - Methonal
tanks - overfilling
Distraction, miscalculation
Methanol product loss.
4
Environmental conditions - carbon
steel tanks -corrosion
Proximity to ocean and salts
Methanol product loss.
5
Natural disasters - methanol
tanks/piping - earthquake
Storage system not designed for
siesmic activity
Methanol product loss.
6
Ignition sources - bonding &
grounding - static discharge
inadequate conductivity in bonding Damage to equipment from fire and
& grounding
explosion
Chevron HAZID Tool
Source: http://www.chevronpipeline.com/pdf/Hazard_Analysis_Procedure.pdf
Safety HAZID
• Purpose: HAZID is a qualitative, structured technique using guide
words and/or checklists for early identification of potential hazards,
their causes and consequences.
• Application: HAZID is used early in the process for existing
operations as well as conceptual or design phase efforts. It is often
used in advance of other risk assessment methods. The technique
can include a qualitative analysis to determine the potential severity
and likelihood of occurrence which is sometimes referred to as a Risk
Identification Study or RISKID. Once hazards and their consequences
have been identified, a Hazard Register can be compiled and used to
prioritize and select hazardous event scenarios to further analyze.
Safety HAZID
• Process: HAZID is generally conducted by an experienced multi-discipline
team using documents, diagrams, guide words, checklists, and
brainstorming to identify hazards, causes, consequences and controls.
Generally, an experienced facilitator and team are used in a workshop
setting. The specific part or node of an operation is selected for the study.
Select Node
HAZID Flow Chart
Use Guide words to
identify hazards
Hazard Possible?
HAZID Guide Words
Yes
Brainstorm
Causes,
Consequences
Identify controls
Record in HAZID
Fire/explosion
Mechanical failure
Utility failure
Thermal
Chemicals & Substances
Natural Disasters
Environmental conditions
Corrosion
Human Factors/errors
Electrical
Ignition sources
Dropped objects
Collisions
Inherent risk vs. Current Risk Level
• What does Inherent Risk mean?
"Inherent Risk" is commonly defined as "the risk
without considering ANY controls" or alternatively
"a raw risk that has no mitigation factors or
treatments applied to it".
• Current Risk Level could be defined as "the level of
risk remaining after current controls have been
applied".
Source: http://blog.protecht.com.au/inherent-risk-friend-or-foe
Inherent
Risk
Risk
Reduction
process
First Layer of Protection
Second Layer of Protection
Third Layer of Protection
Current Level Risk
Additional Layers of Protection
Future State Risk
(ALARP: Optimal Risk)
OSH HAZID –
Hazard
Cause
Consequences
Faulty/blocked vent - Excessive In- Over-pressurization - Loss of
Thermal Expansion - Methanol - Vapor tank vapor generation. Lack of
containment. Property & tank
generation
detection mechanisms
damage
Corrosion - Methanol tanks, trim &
piping
ID 4 more hazards
5 more causes
5 more consequences
Comparisons of Hazard Analysis and Risk
Analysis
• We have done HAZID
Source: http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/11/01/500086140/-151-million-settlement-deal-reached-over-west-virginia-water-poisoning
Determine Severity of Consequences
Severity
Rating
Health Effects (People)
Property Damage
Environment Impact
5
Death or permanent total disability
Catastrophic damage
Significant impact
4
Permanent partial disability;
hospitalizations of three people or more
Severe damage
Significant, but
reversible impact
3
Injury or occupational illness resulting in
one or more days away from work
Significant damage
Moderate reversible
impact
2
Injury or occupational illness not
resulting in a lost work day
Moderate damage
Minimal impact
1
First aid only or no injuries or illnesses
Light damage
No impact
Hazard vs. Risk
Source: ANSI Z10, 2012
• Now let’s determine likelihood of occurrence/probability of “injurious
incident or exposure”
Select a Risk Assessment Matrix
Severity
USACE EM 385
Catastrophic
Critical
Marginal
Negligible
Frequent
E
E
H
M
ISO 31010
Risk Matrix
Severity
• An organization shall create and obtain broad agreement
on a risk assessment matrix or other validated process
that is suitable to the hazards and risks with which it
deals.
Note 1: A risk assessment matrix provides a method to
categorize combinations of probability of occurrence and
severity of harm, thus establishing risk levels. A matrix
helps in communicating with decision makers on risk
reduction actions to be taken.
Also, risk assessment matrices assist in comparing and
prioritizing risks, and in effectively allocating mitigation
resources.
Likelihood
Very
Unlikely
(L1)
Little or no
chance of
occurrence
Unlikely
(L2)
Likely
(L3)
Could
occur but
Unlikely
Could
occur and
is Likely
Danger (S4)
Moderate Risk
High Risk
Fatality;
permanent
Warning (S3)
4
8
Very High
Risk
12
Very High
Risk
16
High Risk
Very High
Risk
12
Long term
injury/illness
Caution (S2)
Moderate Risk Substantial
Risk
3
6
Low Risk
Medical attention
2
Moderate
Risk
4
Notice (S1)
Very Low Risk
Low Risk
First Aid
1
2
Risk Assessment Code (RAC) Matrix
Probability
Likely
Occasional
E
H
H
H
M
M
L
L
Seldom
H
M
L
L
Very
Likely
(L4)
Could
occur and
is Very
Likely
9
Substantial
Risk
6
High Risk
Moderate
Risk
3
Moderate
Risk
4
8
Unlikely
M
L
L
L
Probability Descriptions – ANSI Z 590.3.2016R
Risk ID – Top 3 Hazards
SH&E Risk Assessment Matrix (RAM)
Thermal Exp. Overfill & Ign.
Severity:
Likelihood:
Total Score
Severity
Rating
5
4
3
2
1
4
3
12
Incident Outcomes
Property
Health Effects (People)
Damage
Death or permanent total
disability
Catastrophic
damage
5
3
15
Light damage
Corrosion
4
2
8
Likelihood of Occurrence
Environment
Impact
1
Very Unlikely
2
Unlikely
3
Possible
4
Likely
5
Very Likely
Significant
impact
5
10
15
20
25
4
8
12
16
20
3
6
9
12
15
2
4
6
8
10
1
2
3
4
5
Permanent partial disability;
Significant, but
hospitalizations of three
Severe damage
reversible
people or more
impact
Injury or occupational illness
Moderate
Significant
resulting in one or more days
reversible
damage
away from work
impact
Injury or occupational illness
Moderate
not resulting in a lost work
Minimal impact
damage
day
First aid only or no injuries or
illnesses
RISKID &
Heat Map
No impact
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