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hazards o en involved with a piece of equipment near the process. Too o en, there are simple solutions being overlooked due to that fact that they may be just out of sight to those looking in one direction, especially when you are looking at it with one set of eyes (engineering eyes). Not only is it all hands-on deck, but you should also keep “All Hands” engaged. A new perspective is key to getting the most out of the process. With this being said, why not include your Forkli Supervisor, Safety Manager, PSMCoordinator, Regional Maintenance Manager, Operations Manager, etc. Each can be a vital part in preventing incidents and/or near misses. Each role can o er a di erent scenario and/or solution. For example, your Forkli Supervisor or Safety Manager could be instrumental in communicating issues associated with not following forkli rules to their direct reports or within their training programs. Conversely, they may not even be aware of the potential hazard that their employees face with low-hanging evaporators or associated piping. e goal of the PHA Team is to forecast all possibilities of near misses and incidents prior to any occurrences happening by using the IIAR “What If ” questions or another methodology such as the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) study methodology. With the right team in place, you can brainstorm potential hazards e ectively to maximize the solutions to lead to a safe working environment.

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