Toller selection process safety

Investigations of incidents associated with tolling projects have identified that appropriate selection of a toller based upon proper equipment and expertise is important in reducing the likelihood of future process safety related incidents and environmental releases. It is likewise important to review toller safety, health, and environmental practices (current and past) in the selection process. This review can identify those practices that would need to be modified to be acceptable. Eliminating less qualified candidate firms at an early stage is a best practice. 

It is incumbent upon the toller to develop and follow internal management systems as appropriate to support business needs, production needs, process safety, environmental responsibility, and worker health. The selection process should have considered whether or not satisfactory systems are in place. Nevertheless, the contract or auxiliary documents may be the vehicle used to help ensure that the system reviewed is the system actually used for completing the toll in question. Within the process safety management system, the management of change and training elements are essential subsystems. 

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