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Abbreviations
ACOP
Approved Code of Practice
ALARP
As low as reasonably practicable
AIChE
American Institution of Chemical Engineers
AMN
All measures necessary
API
American Petroleum Institute
APJ
Absolute probability judgment
ARAMIS
European Commission on Accidental Risk Assessment Methodology for Industries
ASM
Abnormal situation management
ATG
Automatic tank gauging
BAT
Best available technology
BPCS
Basic process control system
BPCF
Basic process control function
BSTG
Buncefield Standards Task Group
CA
Competent Authority
CAP-EPLG
Chemical and pipelines emergency planning liaison group
CCPS
(US) Center for Chemical Process Safety
CIA
Chemical Industries Association
CIRIA
Construction Industry Research and Information Association
CM
Conditional modifier
CMS
Competence management system
COMAH
Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations
CSB
(US) Chemical Safety Board
DCS
Distributed control system
DETR
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
DRA
Dynamic risk assessment
DSEAR
Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002
ECC
Emergency control centre
EEMUA
Engineering Equipment Materials Users’ Association
EPC
Error Producing Condition
EPRR
Emergency preparedness and response report
ERP
Emergency response plan
FMEA
Failure modes and effects analysis
FMP
Fatigue management plan
FRS
Fire and Rescue Service
HAZID
Hazard identification
HAZOP
Hazard and operability study
HCI
Human–computer interface
HEART
Human error assessment and reduction technique
HEP
Human error probability
HFL
Highly flammable liquids