67: Risk Assessment Records Issue

Node Risk Assessment Records Issue

Definition/Typical Issues

Were risk assessment records inaccurate or incomplete? Were risk assessment records not available or missing? Were risk assessment records out of date?

Examples of documents that are addressed by this node include:

  • HAZOP (hazard and operability) analysis
  • PHA (process hazard analysis)
  • RCA (root cause analysis)
  • FMEA (failure modes and effects analysis)
  • Reliability program analysis
  • Inspection analysis
  • Management of change
  • Readiness reviews

Examples

Example 1

  • Recently, a number of changes had been made in the facility. However, the reliability analyses had not been updated to reflect the new equipment.

Example 2

  • The RCA documentation contained a number of factual errors. As a result, the recommendations that were implemented did not solve the problems and wasted resources.

Example 3

  • When performing an FMEA, a number of components were left off the equipment list. As a result, some equipment that was not analyzed had low availability.

Example 4

  • Although an FMEA had been performed on the conveyor system, it could not be located. As a result, the development of the reliability program was hindered by not having the analysis available.

Example 5

  • A PHA needed to be updated. However, the prior PHA could not be located. As a result, the analysis had to be completely redone.

Typical Recommendations

  • Ensure that risk assessment records are retained and accessible to personnel.
  • Establish a plan for maintenance of risk assessment records.
  • Use software to update and maintain risk assessment records.

Cross-References

Maritime Element(s)
Node ID Node Name
71 Equipment Operating/Maintenance History
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