The Baker Panel Report - ABSA

(i) implement a policy regarding area electrical classification that is consistent with the intent of API Recommended Practice 500, and addresses control of vehicle ignition sources on roadways;(j) develop an accelerated plan to determine the application of and to implement applicable external standards on safety instrumentedsystems including ISA-84.01;(k) develop improved procedures and practices on reporting, investigating, and monitoring of trends relating to, and on learning from, nearmiss events;(l) implement a plan to provide safer shelters for personnel situated close to process unit areas;(m) review overtime policies and practices to ensure that excessive overtime work does not compromise the performance of plant personnel;(n) revise process hazard analysis procedures to ensure that all significant process safety hazards are addressed including those arising innon-normal operating modes; and(o) establish a refinery-level monthly management review system that monitors important aspects of process safety managementperformance and systems on prescribed frequencies, including items (a) through (n) above.(2) “that systematically and continuously identifies, reduces, and manages process safety risks”—The overarching goal of the process safetymanagement system should be systematic and continuous risk reduction. While recognizing the importance and role of process safety systemaudits, an audit is not a substitute for ensuring that a system exists for appropriate levels of designated managers and employees to monitorcritical safety indicators continuously. BP’s management system should not rely solely on audits to achieve systematic and continuousidentification, reduction, and management of process safety risks.Panel’s Recommendations C 246