97: Implementation Issue

Node Implementation Issue

Was the readiness review poorly performed? Was there a failure to consider all significant risks during the readiness review?

Example 1

A new air compressor was installed. A readiness 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 2

A readiness review of the new processing line was about half-way done when the operations manager decided to start up the system without completing the remaining items. As a result, some instrumentation was not restored to operability.

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.

Conduct an assessment of field changes and new installations to ensure proper operation of the equipment following startup.
Determine the content/issues to be addressed for each type of startup situation.
Create a list of the necessary information that should be provided to participants of readiness reviews.
Provide personnel for each readiness review.
Have readiness reviews confirm that preparations have been completed prior to the introduction of hazardous substances into a process or restart of an existing process.
Perform a readiness review for facilities that are being started.
Use tools, including checklists, to conduct and document the basis for the readiness review.
If issues are discovered that require action, determine actions to be completed.
Each readiness review should be authorized by approved individual(s)/department(s)/function(s) as specified in the written program.

Version 10 Element(s)
Node ID	Node Name
103	Verification of Design/Field Changes LTA (No PSSR)