CHECKLIST ANALYSIS

DESCRIPTION
 A checklist analysis uses a written list of
items or procedural steps to verify the
status of a system.

 Proper use of checklist will generally

ensure that a piece of equipment
conforms with accepted standard and it
may also identify areas that require
further evaluation.
 PURPOSE

 To identify and eliminate hazards that

has been recognized through years of
operation of similar system.
ANALYSIS PROCEDURE
EXAMPLE
 DAP PROCESS
1. SAMPLE ITEMS OF CHECKLIST FOR DAP PROCESS EXAMPLE

MATERIAL
 Do all materials continue to conform to original
specifications?
No. The concentration of ammonia in the ammonia solution
has been increased to require less frequent purchase of
ammonia. The relative flow rates to the reactor have been
adjusted for the higher ammonia concentrations.

 Is each receipt of material checked?

Yes. The supplier has proven to be very reliable in the past.
The labeling of the truck and driver invoice is verified before
unloading is permitted, but no sampling for the type of material
or actual concentration is performed
 Does the operating staff have access to Material
safety data sheets?
Yes. These data sheets are available 24hours a day at
the processing location and in administration building in
the safety office.

 Is the fire fighting and safety equipment properly

located and maintained?
No. The fire fighting and safety equipment location has
not changed, but a new interior wall was constructed in
the process area. Because of the new wall, some places
in the processing area cannot be adequately protected
with existing fire fighting equipment. The existing
equipment is in good condition and is inspected and
tested monthly.
EQUIPMENT
 Has all equipments be inspected as scheduled?

Yes. The maintenance crew has inspected the

equipment in the processing area according to the
company inspection standards. However, failure data
and maintenance department concerns suggest that
inspections of the acid handling equipment may be
too infrequent.

 Have pressure relief valves been inspected as

scheduled?
Yes. The inspection schedule has been followed.
 Have safety systems and interlocks been tested
at an appropriate frequency?
There has been no deviation from the inspection
schedule. However, inspection and maintenance of
safety systems and interlocks have been performed
during processing operations, which is against
company policy.

 Are the maintenance materials (ie., spareparts)

available?
Yes. The company maintains allow inventor of
replacement parts as an economic policy although
preventive maintenance and short-life items are
readily available b agreement with a local distributor
within four hours.
 PROCEDURES

 Are the operating procedures current?

Yes. The written operating procedures were updated six
months ago after some minor changes to operating steps were
made.

 Are the operators following the operating procedures?

No. The recent changes to operating steps have been slowly
implemented. Operators feel that one of the changes ma have
not considered the personal safety of the operator.

 Are new operating staffs trained properly?

Yes. An extensive training program with periodic reviews and
testing has been implemented, and training performance has
been documented for all employees
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