Guidelines for Performing Effective Pre-startup Safety Reviews

This book provides guidance to those with responsibility for scheduling and executing a Pre Startup Safety Review (PSSR). It outlines a protocol and tool for use by project or turnaround teams, to effectively and efficiently schedule and execute a PSSR. It also integrates PSSR throughout the project/turnaround phases, with a verification check at the traditional PSSR step and supports a right first time and check only once project philosophy to eliminate surprises. It features how to checklists, hazard assessment, batch and continuous processes, validation, and documentation. It includes a CD with PSSR checklists and PSSR management system examples.