“Chemical Plant Safety” offers plant managers, engineers, and safety officers a comprehensive strategy for mitigating risks in chemical manufacturing. It addresses the critical need for robust safety protocols to protect personnel, the environment, and the community. The book focuses on hazard identification and risk assessment, engineering controls and safety systems, and emergency response and management.
Understanding potential hazards is paramount. It examines methodologies for identifying chemical hazards, evaluating risks, and implementing management strategies. The book traces the evolution of safety standards, highlighting lessons from past incidents like the Bhopal disaster, to emphasize continuous improvement. It adopts a practical approach, providing real-world examples and checklists.
The central argument emphasizes that a proactive approach to safety, encompassing risk assessment, engineering controls, and emergency preparedness, is both an ethical imperative and a crucial factor in ensuring the long-term viability of chemical manufacturing operations. The book progresses from fundamental principles and regulatory frameworks to hazard identification, risk assessment methodologies like HAZOP studies, engineering controls, and emergency response planning. It offers insights for improving safety and minimizing risks in chemical manufacturing, making it valuable for professionals in plant management, EHS, and regulatory compliance.
