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MINOR PLANT MODIFICATION REQUEST H-Acid Plant, Ayrshire. Scotland COMAH Related ? YES
MINOR PLANT MODIFICATION REQUEST
H-Acid Plant, Ayrshire. Scotland
COMAH Related ? YES
NO
Section 1
Plant / Department :
Plant Mod No
WON
(Construction Only)
Building No:
Step No:
Functional Location:
Section 2. –
Proposal (Refer to Reason for Change)
Signature of Initiator:
Date:
Section 3.
Description of Modification (See Attached Sketch)
Signature
(Plant Chemist or Equivalent)
Date:
Signature
(Plant Engineer)
Date:
Section 4.
Approval
YES
NO
(if Required)
Tick if
Clearance Required
Clearance Signature
Date
Tick if Clearance Required
Clearance Signature
Date
Mechanical Engineer
Operational Compliance P.O.
Instrument / Control Engineer
Safety & Emergency Response Specialist
Electrical
Engineer
Process Design Engineer
Civil
Engineer
Plant
Engineer
Quality
Assurance
Process
Owner
Please consider the above modification and return with your signature. If clearance is conditional, attach Page 3 with your comments.
Section 5.
The Above Modification is
APPROVED
NOT APPROVED
DEFERRED
Signed:
Process Owner
Date:
Comments (If Appropriate)
Delete as
Appropriate
Is Clearance Required
(Tick)
YES
NO
1.
Does the modification involve any major structural change to the Building, Platforms, Exits, Supports, Etc.?
Are there any Obstructions or Restricted Access for Maintenance Etc.?
YES
NO
Civil Engineering
Clearance
2(a)
2(b)
Does the modification require change to Process Systems Equipment (Pipework, Vessels or Protective Devices) ?
Refer to OMP Vol. 5 Procedure E-16(a) & EDP A-3-003
Does the modification change the ATEX Certification of Mechanical Equipment ?
YES
YES
NO
NO
Mechanical Clearance
3.
Does the modification involve change to Instrument or Electrical Equipment (including Hardware, Software, Circuitry, Wiring Interlocks, Trips or Alarms) that establish a Fail Safe Condition ?
YES
NO
Instrument / Electrical Engineer Clearance
4(a)
4(b)
Does the modification involve changes to the Materials of Construction or Design Standards from that which exist on the plant as an agreed standard ?
Does the modification change Static Electricity Risk ?
YES
YES
NO
NO
Process Engineer Clearance
5.
Does the modification change the Hazardous Area Zone Classification ?
YES
NO
Operational Compliance / Process Engineer
6.
Does the modification change the Zone Classification or change Equipment Classification (ATEX / Exd . . / Etc.)
YES
NO
Instrument /
Electrical Engineer Clearance
7.
Does the modification increase Noise, Local Exhaust Ventilation, use of Radio Active Materials, Lifting Tackle, Guarding, Portable Electrical Apparatus or Manual Handling.
Refer to appropriate ICI Procedures
YES
NO
Plant Engineer Clearance
8.
Does the modification have a potential negative Environmental Impact (via Drains and Effluent, Gaseous Emission, Ground Water, Etc).
YES
NO
Operational Compliance
(SHE) Clearance
9.
Does the modification increase the Fire and Explosion Risk Assessed at the initial Plant Design Stage ?
YES
NO
Operational Compliance
(SHE) Clearance
10.
Is it necessary to Remove or Decontaminate “Out of Use Plant” or Label it ?
YES
NO
Plant Engineer / OTL Clearance
11.
Are any modifications required to existing Operating Instructions, Manufacturing Procedures, Maintenance Schedules, maintenance Manual or other Regulations
YES
NO
Process Owner Clearance
12.
Does the modification give rise to any other Safety Concerns not considered above?
YES
NO
Operational Compliance (SHE) Clearance
13.
Does the modification adversely affect Product Quality or the Plant Validation Master Plan ?
Refer to OMP Vol. 2 Procedure A-1
YES
NO
Operational Compliance Clearance
14
Does the Attached Risk Assessment have unresolved issues possibly relevant to potential Major Accident under the COMAH Regulations?
YES
NO
Operational Compliance (SHE)
Clearance
Signed:
Job Title:
Date:
Plant
Modification Number
Brief Description of Proposed Modification
Clearance has been given to the attached Minor Plant Modification Request and is conditional against the following criteria:
Approximate Cost of Modification
£
Comments:
* Discipline Expert (COMAH)
* Plant Engineer
* Civil Engineer (TEST)
* Mechanical Engineer
* Instrument Control Engineer
* Electrical Engineer
* Process Design Engineer
* Operational Compliance (SHE)
* Safety & Emergency Response
Specialist
* Quality Assurance
* Process Owner
* Delete as appropriate
Signed:
Date:
Name:
(please print)
Plant or
Department:
Building Number:
Step
Number:
Plant
Modification Number:
Functional Location:
PART 1.
* Tick as Appropriate C = Completed N/A = Not Applicable
ACTIVITY
APPROVER
C*
N/A*
Signature
Modification completed in accordance with specifications, codes of practice, safety assessment requirements and written schemes updated.
Plant Engineer
Tests have been satisfactorily carried out.
Plant Chemist
Modification has been accepted by Plant.
Plant Chemist
1.4 Maintenance Schedules Updated.
Plant Engineer
Maintenance Manual has been
Updated.
Plant Engineer
Piping & Instrumentation Diagram
Updated.
Plant Chemist
GMP’s, Operating Instructions and
Batch Records have been updated.
Plant Chemist
New Items have been registered with
Central Records and SAP.
Plant Engineer
Labels and relevant safety notices
have been posted.
Plant Engineer
All new statutory items have been
registered e.g. Pressure Systems
(PRIME) Lifting Tackle, Ladders, etc.
Plant Engineer
Instrument and Electrical Diagrams
have been updated, including safety
checks.
Plant Engineer
This Plant Modification has now been completed and the relevant documentation updated
Plant Engineer
Signature:
Date:
PART 2.
RANDOM AUDIT ** Delete as appropriate
This modification has been audited by
, position
on
, date and found to be
SATISFACTORY **
UNSATISFACTORY **
Signed:
Date of Audit:
A copy of this audit has been sent to
(Process Owner) for his attention.
Initiator
Plant Chemist
(or Equivalent)
Plant Engineer
Project Engineer
Discipline Engineer
Process Owner
Department
Secretary
Operational Compliance Manager
(SHE)
Fire
Officer
TSPO
(Chief Engineer)
Identify Proposed Modification On Proforma Document
Describe Modification on PID Complete Part 3 of Form and the Checklist
Sign Part 3 of Form
Discus Proposed Modification with the Plant Chemist and the Plant Engineer.
Complete Decision Diagram for Level of Risk Assessment.
Complete Risk Assessment if Required.
Approve Safety Check List
Approve Modification (if Applicable)
Or Send to Discipline Engineer via Secretary.
Implement Modification to Conditions stated
Issue Number Record Status
File (if Appropriate)
Implement Mod Progress Completion Certificate
Send to Discipline Eng. (if Appropriate) for Clearance
Complete Safety Assessment Set Approval Conditions
Complete Safety Assessment Set Approval Conditions
Complete Safety Assessment Set Approval Conditions
Approve Modification
(Conditional)
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Audit of Modifications
Audit of Modifications
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