Which Items Are Critical for Safe Operation

Most facilities identify the critical items which must be in place prior to starting up the process. This makes it relatively straightforward for the PSSR team to identify what they must see or verify prior to completing the PSSR. However, trigger events a company identifies for PSSR but not tied to MOC may rely on the PSSR team s expertise to determine if any actions may be left for completion after the event has been reviewed and the process has been started. 

All items critical for safe operation or required by regulatory requirements to be in place before introducing hazardous chemicals or energy into the equipment in question should be checked for installation, completeness, or compliance. 

The PSSR team leader has the responsibility of ensuring adequate engineering, safety or environmental expertise is called upon when needed. It is the responsibility of the facility s leadership team to ensure the PSSR team gets the access they need to complete the review. The team leader is typically responsible for seeing the entire PSSR through to closure. 

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