23. Analytical Methods in Process Safety Management and System Safety Engineering – Layers of Protection Analysis

  1. Joel M. Haight Ph.D., P.E.
  1. Paul Baybutt

Published Online: 20 FEB 2013

DOI: 10.1002/9783527650644.ch23

Handbook of Loss Prevention Engineering, Volume 1&2

Handbook of Loss Prevention Engineering, Volume 1&2

How to Cite

Baybutt, P. (2013) Analytical Methods in Process Safety Management and System Safety Engineering – Layers of Protection Analysis, in Handbook of Loss Prevention Engineering, Volume 1&2 (ed J. M. Haight), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527650644.ch23

Editor Information

  1. 1365 Paxton Farm Road, Washington, PA 15301, USA

Author Information

  1. Primatech Inc., 50 Northwoods Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43235, USA

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 20 FEB 2013
  2. Published Print: 20 FEB 2013

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9783527329953

Online ISBN: 9783527650644

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Keywords:

  • analytical methods;
  • process safety management;
  • system safety engineering;
  • layers of protection analysis

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Overview of LOPA

  • Scenario Risk

  • Risk Tolerance Criteria

  • Stages and Steps in LOPA

  • Initiating a Project

  • Preparing for LOPA

  • Preparing for a Study

  • Conducting a Study

  • Limitations, Cautions, and Pitfalls

  • Acknowledgments

  • References