PHA-HAZOP Checklist

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I) . ASPECT: HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AND PROCESS CONDITIONS

Does the change represent an increase in the inventories of hazardous products handled in the system (in the physical area where the change is being(Required)
Does the change introduce new chemicals in the process, new mix of undesirable products or hazardous chemical reactions in the system?(Required)
Does it change the physical/chemical characteristics that affect the toxicity or flammability of the process products?(Required)
Does it change the stability of the chemical reactions that occur during the process?(Required)
Does it represent changes in the process parameters (conditions of pressure, temperature, flow, level, concentration) out of the pre-established limits for the systems?(Required)
Does it change the existing piping and alignment in the installation?(Required)
Does it allow the connection of systems or equipment with different pressures, under normal or abnormal situations?(Required)
Does it introduce or change any potential cause for overpressure (undue plugging or blocking of piping or equipment, for example) in the system or part of the system?(Required)
Does it introduce or change any potential cause for under pressure / vacuum in the system or part of the system?(Required)
Does it affect the safety conditions in case of valve failure (fail safe) in the system?(Required)
Does it allow the occurrence of inverted flow of product in the system or part of the system?(Required)
Does it allow the formation of explosive atmosphere / mix in the system or part of the system?(Required)
Does the change insert or change the location of points for potential leakages of toxic and/or flammable fluids (drains, vents, manholes and others)?(Required)
Does it introduce or remove by-pass valves?(Required)
Does it difficult the possibility of existing drainages, vents or isolations?(Required)
Is there any incompatibility between product and lining of piping, tanks and equipment in the system?(Required)
Does it affect the characteristics of safety valves or vacuum breakers already existing in the system?(Required)
Does it require placing manual valves at locations with quick access?(Required)
Does it require changes in the map of spectacle blinds?(Required)
Does it increase or generate static electricity in the system?(Required)
Is there any need for grounding?(Required)
Does it introduce changes or new procedures for startup, planned shut-down or operation emergencies?(Required)
Does it change or introduce new operation routines?(Required)
Does it change or introduce procedures for releasing equipment and/or system for maintenance?(Required)

ASPECT: INSTRUMENTATION AND INTERLOCKING SYSTEMS

Does it change any instruments related with the existing interlocking?(Required)
Does it change the logic control sequence of the equipment or system?(Required)
Does it change the range of instruments of the already existing control systems?(Required)
Does it Include, exclude or change instruments?(Required)
Does it change the CV of valves?(Required)
Does it Introduce, exclude or change any alarms of the system?(Required)
Does it change the control set–point of instruments?(Required)
Does it change any instrument related with the existing algorithms (calculation program)?(Required)
Does it change or introduce interlocking?(Required)
Does the change remove interlocking?(Required)

ASPECT: EQUIPMENT

Does the change represent changes in the physical structure of the equipment?(Required)
Does it change specifications of equipment or components?(Required)
Does it represent changes in the operation parameters of the equipment (vibration, rotation, torque, wear, pressure, temperature, flow?(Required)
Does it represent changes in the materials of construction, lining, painting or insulation of the equipment (Hydrostatic test, X-rays, stress relief, penetrating liquid, and others)?(Required)
Does it change the conditions for inspection or maintenance of the equipment?(Required)
Is the classification of the area changed?(Required)
Is the pressure class of the equipment changed?(Required)

ASPECT: NEW EQUIPMENT

Is the material of the new equipment compatible with the fluid to be(Required)
Are any new interlocks needed?(Required)
Is the new equipment appropriate for the classification of the area?(Required)
Does it require new conditions for inspection or maintenance?(Required)
Does it change the supporting of equipment or piping?(Required)

ASPECT: BUILDINGS

Does the change represent changes in buildings (buildings that affect the operation, building containing electric cables or wiring that interfere in the operation)?(Required)
Does it represent environmental changes that may interfere in the operation conditions of process control systems (DCS-Distributed Control Systems / PLCProgrammable Logic Controller) causing stops or affecting the functions conducted by the same?(Required)

ASPECT: ADMINISTRATIVE

Does it change the number of employees involved with the operation of the systems?(Required)
Does the change represent changes in the location of a considerable number of people within the company area. (for example, increasing the number of people present in a control room or administrative buildings)?(Required)
Does it represent changes in the location of administrative building or other buildings with possibility of concentration of people?(Required)
Does it need the relocation of employees in the area?(Required)

ASPECT: LIQUID EFFLUENTS, SOLID WASTE AND GAS EMISSIONS

Does the change generate/increase new liquid effluents, gas emissions or solid waste into the environment?(Required)
Is there any need to include new chemical agents in the MSDS – Material Safety Data Sheet, as a function of the change?(Required)
Is there any impact due to the effluents generated by the change in the existing treatment installations, including compliance with this new demand (including stabilization systems and effluent drainages)?(Required)
Does it change the capacity of the facilities for stabilization or drainage of effluents?(Required)
Does it change the drainage system of the installation (type of drainage, realization, change of open drainage to closed drainage or vice-versa)?(Required)
Does it have a negative impact on effluent quality (parameters)?(Required)
Do applicable laws impose restrictions for the project?(Required)
Is the creation of a new solid waste storage area predicted?(Required)
Are the gas emissions above the current limits allowed by law?(Required)

ASPECT: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH/ERGONOMICS

Does the change increase the exposure of personnel to noise (frequency, noise level or exposure time), relative to the current exposure?(Required)

ASPECT: SAFETY

Does the change hinder the access for emergency equipment or make evacuation of the area difficult?(Required)
Are additional safety and/or emergency equipment required?(Required)
Does the change increase the risk of personal accidents during the operation of the equipment/system?(Required)
Does it affect the safety systems (flare, fire network, sprinklers)?(Required)
Does the change affect the condition for conducting test/maintenance of the emergency equipment?(Required)
Does it change the Emergency Action Plan or Contingency Plan of the area?(Required)
Does it affect the emergency lighting?(Required)
Does the change increase the exposure of personnel to chemical agents under normal or abnormal situation, relative to the current exposure?(Required)
Does it increase the personal contact with hazardous products, under normal or abnormal situation, different from the products currently(Required)
Does it increase the exposure to extreme temperatures (heat or cold), above the(Required)
Does it increase the exposure to dust, above the current limits?(Required)
Does it increase the exposure to ionizing radiations (frequency, radiation level or exposure time), relative to the current exposure?(Required)

ASPECT: MAINTENANCE

Does the change impact the access for maintenance of the equipment or other interconnected equipment?(Required)
Does the change impact the access for maintenance of the equipment or other interconnected equipment?(Required)
Does it increase the maintenance frequency?(Required)
Does it change the existing maintenance procedures?(Required)
Does it introduce new maintenance procedures?(Required)
Does it introduce new spares requirements?(Required)
Does it provide for the use of PPEs that are different for those currently used?(Required)
Does it provide for the use of tools that are different from those currently used?(Required)