Fundamentals of Risk Management for Process Industry Engineers

1st Edition - April 19, 2023
Authors: Maureen Hassall, Paul Lant
Language: English
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Fundamentals of Risk Management for Process Industry Engineers outlines foundational principles of human-centered, sociotechnical risk management, and how they can be applied to deliver real improvements in risk identification, understanding, analysis, control, communication, and governance. To maximize sustainable competitiveness requires the identification and optimization of the range of risks that can impact a business. Hence, understanding the foundational principles of sociotechnical risk management is required to design and execute effective risk identification, optimization, and management strategies.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1. Introduction to risk in the process industries
Abstract
Outline
1.1 Introduction
1.2 What is risk?
1.3 Some guiding principles
1.4 Case studies: some real consequences of inadequate risk management
1.5 Why is risk management so important?
1.6 What types of risks should engineers consider?
1.7 Engineering decision scenarios
1.8 Summary
Review questions
References
Chapter 2. Fundamentals of risk management
Abstract
Outline
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The risk language
2.3 The risk management process
2.4 Who is responsible for risk management?
2.5 A brief history of operational risk management in industry
2.6 Two approaches to modern risk management
2.7 Case studies illustrating two approaches to risk management
2.8 Summary
Review questions
References
Chapter 3. Humans and risk
Abstract
Outline
3.1 Introduction
3.2 The changing role of the human operator in industry
3.3 The role of humans – risk perceivers, analysers and controllers
3.4 Risk communication
3.5 The human decision-making process
3.6 Improving human performance
3.7 Summary
Review questions
References
Chapter 4. Professional practice
Abstract
Outline
4.1 Introduction
4.2 What is professional practice?
4.3 What is a professional engineer?
4.4 Obligations, accountabilities and responsibilities
4.5 Case study: dieselgate – VW emissions scandal
4.6 Summary
Review questions
References
Chapter 5. Identify, assess and treat risks
Abstract
Outline
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Establishing the context
5.3 Risk assessment
5.4 Risk treatment and management
5.5 Summary
Review questions
References
Chapter 6. Monitor and review risks
Abstract
Outline
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Why perform event investigations?
6.3 Purpose and theory behind investigations
6.4 Incident investigation techniques and application considerations
6.5 Integration of learning back into the business
6.6 Summary
Review questions
References
Chapter 7. Health and safety risks
Abstract
Outline
7.1 Introduction
7.2 What are health and safety risks?
7.3 Managing safety risks
7.4 Safety culture
7.5 Process safety effectiveness
7.6 Safety management systems
7.7 Case study – process safety consideration for filling bulk storage tanks
7.8 Summary
Review questions
References
Chapter 8. Environmental and social risk
Abstract
Outline
8.1 Introduction
8.2 What is environmental and social risk?
8.3 The project lifecycle
8.4 Impact assessment
8.5 Social licence to operate
8.6 Tools to identify, assess, treat and monitor environmental and social risks
8.7 Summary
Review questions
References
Chapter 9. Project risks
Abstract
Outline
9.1 Introduction
9.2 What are projects?
9.3 Project life cycle
9.4 Project risks
9.5 Managing project risks
9.6 Summary
Review questions
References
Chapter 10. Contracting risks
Abstract
Outline
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Contracting in the process industries
10.3 Classification of contractors
10.4 Contract agreements
10.5 Contractor selection and management
10.6 Managing contractor risks
10.7 Case studies
10.8 Summary
Review questions
References
Chapter 11. Security risks
Abstract
Outline
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Physical security in process industries
11.3 Cyber security in process industries
11.4 Summary
Review questions
References
Chapter 12. Supply chain risks
Abstract
Outline
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Process industry supply chain risks
12.3 Managing supply chain risks
12.4 Case study examples
12.5 The changing paradigm of supply chain risk management
12.6 Summary
Review questions
References
Chapter 13. Future risks and the future of risk management
Abstract
Outline
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Future process industry risks
13.3 The future of risk management
13.4 Professional engineering practice into the future
13.5 Summary
Review questions
References
Appendix A. Process industry hazards
A.1 Introduction to workplace hazardous chemicals and conditions
A.2 Classifying workplace hazardous chemicals
A.3 Hazardous conditions
Appendix B. Tank filling: a process safety case study
B.1 Introduction
B.2 Describing scope
B.3 Identifying hazards, threats and consequences
B.4 Risk treatment
B.5 Summary
Appendix C. Carbon storage case study
C.1 Introduction
C.2 Your brief
C.3 A worked answer
Index

Maureen Hassall

Maureen Hassall is an Associate Professor at the University of Queensland and director of UQ R!SK, a leading-edge, multidisciplinary initiative that crosses the fields of industrial risk and human factors. Maureen works collaboratively with a broad range of safety critical industries to develop better human-centred risk management approaches that improve companies’ operational performance and competitiveness. Her industry-focused research is motivated by 18 years of industry experience working in a number of different countries and in a variety of roles including specialist engineering, line management, organisational change and business performance improvement roles. Maureen also develops and delivers risk management and human factors training, education and advice to undergraduate and postgraduate students and well as directly to industry. In addition she supervises Masters and PhD candidates undertaking industry focused human factors and operational risk related research.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, University of Queensland, Australia

Paul Lant

Paul Lant is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at The University of Queensland. Paul has a long history of teaching and research at UQ, and he has held a variety of roles. He has led many new teaching initiatives and been a key player in establishing UQ Chemical Engineering as a world leader in chemical engineering education innovation. He has started several commercial ventures and has been a Director of several companies. Paul co-founded UQ R!SK with his colleague Dr Maureen Hassall in 2015. UQ R!SK is an interdisciplinary initiative to deliver practical, evidence-based outcomes that help hazardous industries address current and future risk challenges. The vision for UQ R!SK is to be a world leader in developing practical and innovative, human-centred operational risk management approaches that deliver real improvements in performance and sustainable competitiveness for hazardous industries.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, The University of Queensland, Australia