A structured brainstorming approach to the assessment of emergency response

摘要

This paper looks at the possibility of applying a HAZOP type approach to the assessment of emergency response. It presents two case studies where such an approach was used to identify the potential failures and hazards that could affect the success of the emergency response. In the first case study, it was used to identify any weaknesses that may exist in the emergency response procedures of a nuclear facility. The second case study, commissioned by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), investigated its applicability to Evacuation, Escape and Rescue (EER) from offshore installations. A hazard identification method was developed and was published by the HSE in the Offshore Technology Report series. The results of these studies show that the HAZOP type approach can greatly benefit the assessment of emergency response by providing a more systematic and comprehensive hazard identification.