Evaluating Process Safety in the Chemical Industry: A User's Guide to Quantitative Risk Analysis provides practical guidance for managers and process safety professionals who need to determine when quantitative risk analysis (QRA) is appropriate, select suitable techniques, and use study results effectively. Prepared by J. S. Arendt and D. K. Lorenzo of EQE International, Inc. for the Center for Chemical Process Safety, the guide covers risk analysis fundamentals, QRA objectives and resources, hazard identification, consequence and frequency analysis, risk evaluation, uncertainty and limitations, risk communication, and common pitfalls. The PDF includes figures, tables, a glossary, references, and suggested additional reading.
Application Scope: Suitable for chemical industry managers, process safety engineers, risk analysts, safety professionals, and organizations evaluating hazards, facility risks, operational decisions, and risk communication strategies.