Tips on communicating LOPA results to management
11.01.2011
| Shah, G. C., Mustang Engineers, LP, Houston, Texas
Communicate clearly and explain thoroughly
Keywords:
[layers of protection analysis]
[LOPA]
[risk]
[PFD]
[probability of failure on demand]
[HAZOP]
[Mustang Engineering ]
Although layers of protection analysis (LOPA) has often been used by safety professionals for risk assessment, some managers remain skeptical of its effectiveness. Usually, the skepticism stems from a lack of proper information (communicated to management) about LOPA. This skepticism is healthy and provides a fine opportunity to safety professionals to communicate safety to management. Consider the following incident:
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