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Hazards analysis

The application of one or more methodologies that aid in identifying and evaluating hazards.

Source: API RP 98, Personal Protective Equipment Selection for Oil Spill Responders, First Edition, August 2013. Global Standards

Hazards analysis

Comprehensive analysis of the task (job) or work site to identify actual and potential hazards that a responder may encounter while performing the work and the selection of means of controlling or eliminating them.

Source: API RP 98, Personal Protective Equipment Selection for Oil Spill Responders, First Edition, August 2013. Global Standards

Hazards analysis

The application of one or more methodologies that aid in identifying and evaluating hazards. Some sources that may be helpful in performing hazards analysis include References 1 and 2 in Appendix D and API RP 14J, Recommended Practice for Design and Hazards Analysis for Offshore Production Facilities (latest edition).

Source: API RP 75, Recommended Practice for Development of a Safety and Environmental Management Program for Offshore Operations and Facilities: Upstream Segment, Third Edition, May 2004. Global Standards

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