Safe Ups and Downs for Process Units, 7th Edition, 2009, printable PDF format

Authors: BP and IChemE
Publisher: IChemE
Publication year: 2008
Extent: Printable PDF, 77 pages

Part of the BP Process Safety Series, winner of the 2004 Frank Lees medal for the most meritorious publication on the topic of safety and loss prevention in an IChemE publication

Published in English and Mandarin to compliment safety training, the latest edition of Safe Ups and Downs for Process Units is the perfect reference tool and training aid for increasing operators’ awareness of the dangers linked to the start-up and shutdown of process units.

Using case studies of real-life accidents to highlight potential threats and explain possible causes, before giving potential safeguards, this title raises operators' knowledge and awareness of the dangers involved with the start-up and shutdown of process units, enabling them to reconcile hazards before accidents occur. This new edition has been updated with additional case studies to enhance the learning experience