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Chapter 8 – Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR)

All processes will go through modifications. So when a modification occurs to a process and is significant enough to require a change in PSI, then a PSSR is required.

The PSSR shall confirm that prior to the introduction of highly hazardous chemical into the process:

• Construction and equipment is in accordance to design specifications,
• Safety, operating, maintenance and emergency procedures are in place and adequate,
• For new facilities, a process hazard analysis had been performed and recommendations have been resolved or implemented before startup.

Resolved could mean the recommendation is waiting for budget for implementation or the recommended was rejected with rationale.

Here’s were a priority system to prioritize the highest risk recommendations is helpful.

There are two possible way for a PSSR to be implemented:

• A PSSR procedure could be used, or
• A checklist could be used, or
• A PSSR form could be used