95: Readiness Review Issue
Definition/Typical Issues
Was there failure to verify that new equipment and installations conform to specifications prior to startup? Was there a failure to functionally test new or modified components prior to startup?
Note 1: Readiness reviews are performed to verify that all appropriate equipment is ready for operation and procedures, documents and assessments are updated, and training is completed. Readiness reviews are performed for (1) new processes, (2) processes that have been shut down for modification, and (3) processes that have been administratively shut down for other reasons. Readiness reviews only involve verification of the condition of the equipment, documents, and processes. Installation of equipment, training workers to operate the equipment, updating drawings, etc., are not part of readiness review activities.
Examples
Example 1
- A control valve failed to the wrong position upon loss of instrument air. A pre-startup safety review was not performed because the valve was installed as part of a replacement-in-kind.
Example 2
- A new air compressor was installed. A pre-startup review of the installation was performed to ensure that it was installed correctly. However, no operational tests of the compressor were performed. As a result, the compressor failed soon after startup because of an insufficient cooling water supply.
Example 3
- During restart, operators discovered a blind that was still installed. The blind should have been removed as part of startup preparations, and the readiness review should have identified it as still being in place.
Typical Recommendations
- Conduct a readiness review for new or modified facilities, and ensure that all requirements of the review have been met before starting the process.
- Conduct an assessment of field changes and new installations to ensure proper operation of the equipment following startup.
- Establish and implement procedures to perform readiness reviews.
- Assign someone as the "owner" of the readiness review system.
- Define the readiness review system roles and responsibilities for various types of company/facility personnel.
Cross-References
| Version 10 Element(s) | |
|---|---|
| Node ID | Node Name |
| 103 | Verification of Design/Field Changes LTA (No PSSR) |
| PSM Element(s) |
|---|
| 14 |
| RBPS Element(s) |
|---|
| Operational Readiness |