Process Safety is a disciplinary framework for managing the integrity of operating systems and handling hazardous substances that involves the facilities to be well designed, safely operated, and properly maintained the facilities and hazardous materials. The Process Safety focuses on the prevention and control of incidents that have the potential to release hazardous materials or energy that can cause toxic effects, fire, or explosion and could ultimately result in serious injuries, property damage, lost production, and environmental impact.
Reference Definition by IPIECA: Process Safety is a disciplined framework for managing the integrity of operating systems and processes handling hazardous substances by applying good design principles, engineering, and operating and maintenance practices. It deals with the prevention and control of incidents that have the potential to release hazardous materials and energy. Such incidents can result in toxic effects, fires or explosions, and could ultimately result in fatalities, injuries, property damage, loss of production or environmental damage.
Related Definitions in the Project: The Process Safety Engineering; HSE Management; Engineering
