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The importance of defining the purpose, scope, and objectives for process hazard analysis studies
Author(s) -
Baybutt Paul
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
process safety progress
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.378
H-Index - 40
eISSN - 1547-5913
pISSN - 1066-8527
DOI - 10.1002/prs.11682
Subject(s) - scope (computer science) , statement (logic) , problem statement , process (computing) , hazard analysis , risk analysis (engineering) , hazard , process management , computer science , management science , engineering , operations research , business , political science , reliability engineering , chemistry , organic chemistry , law , programming language , operating system
The preparation of a statement of purpose, scope, and objectives (PSO) is essential to ensure that process hazard analysis studies are focused and complete. A PSO statement defines what must be addressed but also constrains studies to appropriate content. PSO statements help to ensure studies are conducted effectively and efficiently. This article describes the content of a PSO statement and provides guidance on its preparation and use. © 2014 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Process Saf Prog 34: 84–88, 2015