Identification of hazards and causes

The team uses its experiences and imagination in the identification of hazards and possible accidental events within the area. The checklist in Table 22.2 supports this task. 

In the Coarse analysis, we especially want to focus on hazards that may result in serious consequences. It is also recommended to focus on hazards that may result in many (but less severe) accidents. Consult the accident statistics for the actual plant or similar plants for accident concentrations. Results are documented on a record sheet according to Table 22.3. 

Explosion Cold metal with moisture in contact with melted metal in furnaces Fatality 4 3 H Pre-heating of cold metal 

Bums from melted metal Splashing during charging of furnaces Serious bum injury 3 3 M Remotely operated charging operation 

Collision with vehicles Insufficient line of sight in crossing Crushing injury 4 2 M Traffic regulation 

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Planning, collection of background materials (2) Identification of activities (3) Identification of hazards and causes (4) Proposals for remedial actions (5) Draft and final report. The total time-span should not exceed one week. 

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