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Initial perspectives on process threat management.

James R Rob Whiteley1, M Sam Mannan

  • 1Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, 423 Engineering North, Stillwater, OK 74078-5021, USA. whitele@ceat.okstate.edu

Journal of Hazardous Materials
|November 3, 2004
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Terrorist attacks on process industries pose significant risks. This study examines existing safety systems and identifies needs for process threat management to mitigate damage if security is breached.

Area of Science:

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Industrial Safety
  • Security Studies

Background:

  • Terrorist and criminal acts are recognized as credible risks to process industries, including petroleum refineries and chemical plants.
  • Deliberate attacks threaten public welfare, national security, and the US economy, necessitating a response beyond traditional security measures.
  • Existing responses focus on prevention, but the potential for successful attacks requires addressing the "inside the gate" safety implications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the safety level provided by current plant equipment and safety systems against terrorist acts.
  • To identify process-related needs and opportunities for managing threats within industrial facilities.
  • To inform the development of effective process threat management strategies.

Main Methods:

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  • Initiation of a joint industry/academia study.
  • Review of existing plant safety systems and procedures.
  • Identification of process safety vulnerabilities and potential improvements.

Main Results:

  • Initial perspectives and issues identified by the study team.
  • Understanding the limitations of current safety measures in the context of deliberate attacks.
  • Highlighting the need for a proactive approach to process threat management.

Conclusions:

  • Existing safety systems may not be adequate to fully mitigate the consequences of a successful terrorist attack.
  • Process safety management needs to be enhanced to address the specific risks posed by deliberate acts.
  • Further research and development are required to identify and implement effective process-based solutions for threat management.