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Addressing process safety challenges in downstream industries in Brunei Darussalam
Aisah Timbang1, Reddy Prasad D M1, Mohammad Hazwan Bin Azri1
1Petroleum & Chemical Engineering Programme area, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Brunei Darussalam.
Summary
Local Brunei oil and gas companies face challenges implementing process safety management (PSM). Key issues include leadership commitment and mechanical integrity, with some adopting Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
Area of Science:
- Petroleum Engineering
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Industrial Risk Management
Background:
- International oil and gas corporations in Brunei utilize diverse Process Safety Management (PSM) approaches.
- Global firms may have proprietary standards, while smaller entities adopt existing ones.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare local Brunei PSM systems and standards against international benchmarks.
- To identify which employers encounter the most significant challenges in implementing or enhancing process safety.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of local and international Process Safety Management (PSM) systems and standards.
- Survey or assessment of local users' adoption of regulations like Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Main Results:
- 30% of local downstream users apply Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
- Primary challenges include management/leadership commitment (11.9%), mechanical integrity (5.3%), and management review (4.9%).
- Other reported difficulties involve communication, management of change, operational control, and incident reporting.
Conclusions:
- Local oil and gas organizations in Brunei face specific hurdles in process safety implementation.
- Addressing leadership commitment and mechanical integrity is crucial for improving safety outcomes.
- Adoption of established standards like OSHA may offer a framework for enhancement.
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