Hazard identification at a major hazard facility

What it contains

This guidance note advises operators on how to identify hazards when developing a safety case for a major hazard facility (MHF). It explains:

• how the hazard identification process contributes to the development of a safety case
• planning for the process, including defining major incidents, selecting hazard identification techniques and teams, and scheduling
• preparing information, analysing the hazard and considering complex hazards
• what happens after the hazard identification process, including reviews and quality assurance checks
• a compliance checklist for hazard identification

At the end of the guide, there are examples of hazard identification techniques.