Report Structure Scenario has been notified by the Work safe of the country (Australia)that the Distillation unit is considered a MHF, so it is necessary to submit a safety case within specific time frame. Work safe Australia considers Methanolis the only Schedule 9 material at the site and therefore the hazard identification will only consider operations that impact on Methanol processing, storage and transport which is the Distillation unit and associated facilities. Even though other processes occur on site, these will not be considered. As per Work safe Guidance note major incidents identified as; uncontrolled eg emission, lass involve release of schedule 9 material which pose a serious and immediate threat to health and safety. Issues such as the release of utilities (eg water/air) or slips, trips and falls are not included as major incidents as they are not the focus of the MHF regulations. This is your project to prepare a safety case for the Distillation unit, as per the Work Safe Guidance note the required safety case may include information regarding

1. Identify the regulatory authority that relates to your industry and locate the format required for the preparation of the safety case (note, Communicate with them for clarification and updates)

2.Detail the format including any special requirements.

3.Prepare a safety case for the above facility, a typical safety case may include information regarding

A description of the facility

The control system to be used for the facility and controlling philosophy
The type of machinery and equipment used at the facility and published technical or design standards applied to or used
Safety policy and Formal safety assessment of the facility.
The safety management system. including not limited to work permit systems, safety, hazards and hazard control, incident, fire and accident, environmental protection, risk assessment/risk management, record keeping, purchasing of supplies and equipment, maintenance of plant and equipment and training and assignment of staff to safety critical work, The emergency communication system and emergency response procedures, Consultation and communication with internal/extenal stockholders

Manage risk of major HAZRDS and adequacy of control(including safety measures concluded from HAZOP)

The key performance indicators.

Answer rating: 100% (QA)

1 The regulatory authority that relates to this industry is the WorkSafe Australia The guidance note provided by WorkSafe outlines the required format ... View the full answer