Question
Risk Factor
Lesson 7
This week we will look at another way to investigate an event through the FMEA process. This process is very useful with the process industry and is focused on the process and function of the event. I have included 2 separate slide presentations on FMEA; all the information is about the same but is being used in different industries. Please review each presentation.With our last video about the release of phosgene, there were more details about the way the system works and the hazard if something goes wrong. Please go back to the video and look at the technical part of using the stainless Steel fittings. https://www.csb.gov/dupont-corporation-toxic-chemical-releases/ You will need to assign a risk factor stainless steel fittings failed event. Use the format below and fill in the information. I am only looking for the failed part not the entire event. You find it easier to break the risks down separately and create separate rows to identify the risks and preventive actions.
|
Risk Factor |
Potential hazard |
Preventative action |
|
Don’t overthink this.. (numeric
or High Medium, Low) |
What could go wrong |
(Be very detailed here) |
This is a fairly easy assignment but make sure you include the details. I would put some thought when choosing between “should” and “shall”. Your answers will be used in the next assignment.
Expert Solution
|
Risk
factor |
Potential
hazards |
preventive
measures |
|
10 |
Phosgene
leak due to corrosion of stainless steel pipes |
The
company should replace the stainless-steel pipes with pipes lined with monel
that is less permeable and more durable. The
management should ensure that regular maintenance of pipes to ensure the
pipes are strong preventing future phosgene leaks |
|
7 |
Phosgene
leaks to the environment due to unsafe handling with no barriers that shall
lead to phosgene poisoning |
The
company should build a safe enclosure for phosgene tanks The
company should equip the phosgene enclosure with adequate ventilation
systems. Include
emergency phosgene scrubbers in the phosgene enclosure("DuPont Corporation
Toxic Chemical Releases | CSB", 2011) The
management should ensure all personnel handling phosgene wear protective gear
in the phosgene enclosure The
management should ensure that there are automated alarms that will alert
personnel in case of a phosgene leak. |
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