WHAT IS A PRE-STARTUP SAFETY REVIEW

In its most generic application to manufacturing, the term pre-startup safety review (PSSR) means the following  

PSSR is a formal review of a manufacturing process to verify that critical areas of the affected process have been assessed and addressed prior to using the process. Using the process could include commissioning, introducing hazardous chemicals, or introducing energy. 

This chapter discusses the fundamental characteristics of PSSR, considerations for training personnel on PSSR as related to their roles, and special scheduling considerations. 

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A facility s PSSR administrative document plus the text of any regulations which apply at the site become the source of the training programs discussed in Chapter 2 - What is a Pre-startup Safety Review ... 

The Project Manager should maintain and issue a action plan summary until all items are closed out. The HAZOP or What-If Addendum report is usually prepared from the action plan summaries. Items which are not closed out prior to the facility or project start-up should be addressed as part of the Pre-Startup-Safety-Review (PSSR). A copy of the action plant should be made available to operating, maintenance and other employees whose work assignments are in the process and who may be affected by the recommendations or actions. 

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