What is Hazard indices ?

Hazard indices are comparative methods. Comparative techniques are based on hazard identification (HAZID) by comparing with standards. The various methods are checklists, safety audits, hazard indices, and preliminary hazard analysis.

Purpose

For recognizing relative hazards

Applicability

In plant or process design and operation phase used as an early screening technique for fire/ explosion potential.

Data required

Plot plan of a unit, process flow condition, Fire and Explosion Index, Risk Analysis, Worksheets.

Results

Comparative Quantitative ranking of plant process units based on degree of risk.