Navigating the storm - Utilising Process Hazard Analysis in Crisis and Emergency Planning to enhance safety, reducer error to support readiness.

About this presentation

Chris Scott of CHEMTREC and John Blackmore of United Utilities explore their use of process safety information, and specifically PHA’s to develop a robust crisis and emergency plan, training and exercise program at a United Utilities Bioresource Center. They will explore the key risks associated with these sites, including sharing live case studies of learnings from a range of incidents across similar sites. Crisis and Emergency management and risk mitigation are crucial aspects of ensuring the safety and reliability of complex processes, yet this crucial fusion of the two elements is one that is often overlooked. The presentation will explore the importance of collaborative working between disciplines to create comprehensive arrangements which facilitate the anticipation, assessment, prevention, preparedness and ultimately response to process related hazards and threats. The presentation will also explore the significance of organizational culture, not just in the prevention of incidents, but also in the quality of response, and how CHEMTREC worked with United Utilities to engender a proactive posture of prevention and readiness throughout the site. A final review of a recent case study will illustrate the real-world implications of this interconnection. The case study will further highlight the importance of creating stronger links between crisis and emergency management and risk and process safety, demonstrating the value each party brings to enhance resilience.