Definition(s)
Process Hazards Analysis
A safety hazard evaluation of broad scope that identifies and analyzes the significance of hazardous situations associated with a process or activity.
Source:API STANDARD 780, Security Risk Assessment Methodology for the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries, First Edition, May 2013. Global Standards
Process Hazards Analysis (PHA)
Process hazards analysis (PHA) is the application of one or more analytical techniques that aid in identifying and evaluating process hazards.
Source: API RP 750, Management of Process Hazards, First Edition, January 1990. Global Standards