This
194
page book, "Operating Procedures For Process Industries"
helps you organize while writing standard operating procedure (SOP) so
as to produce a high quality manual - one that the operators will
actually want to use.
Publisher's
Note: The author chose to rename this Ebook while updating and adding
the 40 or so pages. So the new title in the Ebook you receive will be
"PROCEDURES AND TRAINING IN THE PROCESS INDUSTRIES". It is
the same Ebook as titled at the top of this page, just revised.
This eBook also describes how to write and
publish the procedures as efficiently and as quickly as possible. The
eBook emphasizes practical issues such as:
How to write
procedures that can be kept up to date.
Use of
web-based modules.
How to develop
a five volume structure that clearly distinguishes between
operating instructions, troubleshooting and commissioning.
How to manage
a procedure writing project.
Types of
emergency procedures and response plan.
How to link
procedures with other elements of Process Safety Management -
particularly Process Safety Information, Change Management, and
Training.
How to select
the appropriate level of detail.
How to define
operating limits, and how they should be used.
The subject matter
presented here discusses the writing, publishing and use of operating
procedures for process operations, covering industries such as
chemicals manufacturing and distribution, refining, oil and gas
operations, transportation and pipelines.
Not only do high
quality procedures help the managers and workers at a facility achieve
high levels of safety and operability, it will typically be found that
the process of writing the procedures will help determine better ways
of operating and running the operation itself. For example, on a
multi-shift system it is common for the personnel on each shift to
develop their own way of running the unit for which they are
responsible. Each way may be quite acceptable and safe, and the
differences between them may be minor. Nevertheless one of the types
of operation will be ipso facto superior to the others. The act of
writing the procedures can generate a useful discussion as to which
method to choose.
The eBook also
describes how to write procedures so as to meet process safety
management requirements. Items such as links to Process Safety
Information, Training and Emergency Response are discussed. Also, the
importance of temporary operating procedures as part of the Change
Management process is described.
Note:
(Title changed April 2006 from Process Plants to Process Industries,
then in 2007 changed again to Procedures and Training in the Process
Industries.)
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Table of
Contents
Chapter
1 — Procedures and Training
Introduction
Definition of Operating Procedures
Operations
Written Instructions
Design or Operating Intent
Definition of Maintenance Procedures
Definition of Training
Terminology
Engineering the Solution
Quick Assessment of Operating Procedures
The Users
Experienced Technicians
Less Experienced Technicians
Management / Engineering
DCS / SCADA Programmers
Auditors, Regulators and Inspectors
Translators
Process Safety Management
1. Participation, Leadership and Accountability
2. Information and Quality Management
3. Hazards Analysis
4. Management of Change
5. Prestartup Safety Reviews
11. Emergency Planning and Response
Safe Limits
Information Manual
Regulations, Standards and Guidance
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 — Process Safety Management Regulation
Discussion of the PSM Standard
Written Down
Initial Start-Up
Temporary Operations
Emergency Operations and Shutdown
Certification
The EPA RMP Rule
Conclusions
Chapter 2 —Types of Operating Procedure
Introduction
Steady-State Operating Procedures
Types of Steady-State Procedure
Shift Change
Start-Up Procedures
Shutdown Procedures
Stand-By
Normal Shutdown
Turnaround
Temporary Operations Procedures
Batch Procedures
Standard Operating Procedures
Conclusions
Chapter 3 —The Operating Manual
Introduction
Software Analogy
Modular Design
Connecting the Modules
If / Then / Else Instructions
Modular Operating Manual
Data Base Structure
Top-Down Development
Prototyping
Limitations of Modularity
Design of an Operating Manual
Adding and Removing Modules
Numbering the Modules
Module Design
The Title Block
Procedure Name
Module Number
Purpose of the Procedure
Revision Number
Date of Revision
Covered Persons
Company / Facility
Safe Upper and Lower Limits
Special Safety Items
Equipment Information
Training
The Operating Task Instructions
Step Number Column
Person
Action
Discussion / Illustration
The Authorization Block
Written By
Approval — Superintendent
Approval — Manager
Authorization Sheet
Overall Module
Links to Other Procedures and Manuals
Links to Technical Information
Training
Two-Page Modules
Content Development
Level of Detail
Level 1 — Overview / Checklists
Level 2 — Equipment Description
Level 3 — Valve Detail
Sources of Information
Existing Procedures
Technician Interviews
Engineering Information
Vendor Manuals
Process Hazards Analyses
Conclusions Chapter 4 —Writing and Publishing
Introduction
Project Organization
1. Define the Scope of Work
Physical Area / Equipment Covered
Users
Types of Procedure
Job Task Analysis
Design of the Manual
Regulations / Standards
Writer’s Guide
2. Create the Team
Steering Committee
Project Manager
Project Lead
Technicians
Technology Expert
Interviewer-Writers
Publisher / Webmaster
3. Develop a Detailed Plan
Schedule and Progress Metric
Budget
Prepare the SOPs
4. Collect Information
Operator Interviews
Existing Procedures and Vendor Manuals
Logbooks
5. Write the Procedures
Draft Releases
Plan to Throw One Away - You Will Anyway
6. Review and Sign
7. Publish
Potential Difficulties
Poorly Defined Goals
Too Many People
Extended Review Cycle
Lack of Signatures
Maintaining the Procedures
Procedures Modification Process
Organization
Conclusions
Chapter 5 —Writing Guidelines
Introduction
Vigorous Writing
Minimalist Writing
Short, Pithy Instructions
Avoid Repetition of Instructions
Omit Needless Words
Omit Adverbs
Short and Old Words
Omit Wordy Phrases and Padded Syllables
Writing Style
Imperative Tense
Active Voice
Reading Grade Level / Eschew Obfuscation
List Instructions Singly
Implied Instructions
Bulleted Lists
Conditional Instructions
Positive / Negative Instructions
Vocabulary
Identification of Equipment
Consistency
Should / Would / Could
The Word ‘You’
The Word ‘This’
Tautologies
Arabic Numerals
Adverbs and Adjectives
Articles
Humor
Spelling
Latinate Abbreviations
Apostrophes
Ambiguous Words
Cobblestone Writing
Repetition of Messages
Danger, Warning, Caution, Note
Proofreader Marks
Illustrations
Photographs
P&IDs
Iconic Flow Diagrams
Maps / Plot Plans
Publishing
Color
White Space
Fonts
Paragraph Formatting
Emphasis Techniques
Heading Styles
Page Numbering
Single-Sided versus Double-Sided Printing
Indexing
Glossary
The Binder
Multiple Languages
Legal Issues
Copyright
Trade Secrets
Liability
Conclusions
Chapter 6 —Troubleshooting and Emergency
Response Procedures
Introduction
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures
Elements of Troubleshooting Procedures
Guidance — Not Instructions
Structure of Troubleshooting Procedures
Emergency Procedures
Emergency Training
Human Response
Human Error Rate
Fixation
Heroics
Buddy Loyalty
Emergency Response Manual
Unit Response
Site Response
External Support
Emergency Procedure Module
Conclusions Chapter 7 —Maintenance Procedures
Introduction
Types of Maintenance Task
Repair
Condition-Based Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance
Process Energy Control Procedures
1. Remove the Hazard
2. Double Block and Bleed
3. Positive Isolation
4. Lockout
5. Administrative Controls
The Maintenance Process
Plan the Work
Job Hazards Analysis
Risk Level
Prepare Tools, Equipment and Personnel
Prepare Work Permit
Shutdown / Isolate Equipment
Perform the Work
Close Out the Job
Check Equipment Integrity
Housekeeping
Close Out the Permit
Handover to Operations
Job Safe Practices
Conclusions Chapter 8 —Training
Introduction
Elements of a Training Program
Initial / Basic Training
Facility-Specific Training
Abnormal Situation Management
Refresher Training
Procedures and Training
Verification of Competence
Management of a Training Program
Training Matrix
Budget Allocation
Measuring Progress
Regulations, Standards and Guidance
Conclusions
Chapter 9 —Auditing
Introduction
Auditing of Procedures
Auditing of Training
Conclusions
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