Update Team

Members of the update team should review a copy of the initial PrHA and check completion of action items. The team should thoroughly review current PSI and descriptions of all process modifications made since the initial PrHA report was finalized. A thorough review of the PSI is necessary to make sure that the PrHA incorporates any new hazardous materials, process technologies, equipment, and/or operating procedures. Finally, the team should review all findings and resolutions from the initial PrHA to assure that they have been adequately addressed. 

The update team must develop a new PrHA report to document the scope and approach of its analysis as well as any new hazards, scenarios, and action items. Justification must be provided for removing any scenarios from the original PrHA. The report should receive close scrutiny, both for compliance with the PSM Rule and for explanations of new action items. Guidance for reporting the PrHA results is given in Section 5.1. The updated report is submitted to management for review and approval, following the same procedure as an initial PrHA. 

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