Qualitative Risk Analysis: A Tool for the IH/OS Toolbox LIVE Virtual PDC

Description

Hazards analysis can be intimidating: one mistake can literally be a life-or-death issue. What happens if a hazard is missed? What happens if a hazard is mistakenly characterized? What happens if a hazard is not adequately controlled? The instructors will present a unified method for the hazards identification, hazards screening, and hazards evaluation as well as control derivation and control hierarchy analysis. A thread analysis is a method to ensure identified hazards are analyzed and controlled. The hazards analysis process will be revealed in clear and concise discussion.

This PDC will be a discussion: attendees are encouraged to bring problems, experiences, and questions. Participants will be guided in a brainstorming activity to collectively identify hazards, brainstorm hazard events, assign consequences, and derive “credited” controls. Throughout the PDC, instructors will provide examples of the performance and value of a thread analysis to ensure a connection of the Hazard Analysis process from start to finish. Attendees will leave with the experience of the practical application of performing a hazards analysis with a connected Hazards Identification Checklist, Screening Evaluation, Hazards Analysis Table, and Qualitative Risk Analysis.

Learning Objectives
After this online PDC, participants will be able to:

Perform a hazards analysis based on a real world example.
Complete a hazard identification checklist on a real world example.
Use a risk matrix to develop a control hierarchy.
Complete a thread analysis on the hazards analysis results.
Compare their efforts/outcomes with a completed, reviewed, and approved analysis.

Contributors

Kelsey Forde, CIH, CSP, CHMM

Ms. Kelsey Forde is a Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, Laser Safety Officer, Owner/President and Principal Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Professional and System Safety Engineer for Parvati Consulting & Government Services Inc., based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Kelsey earned a Master of Science degree in Environment, Health, and Safety and a Bachelor of Science degree in Cellular Biology (with Chemistry and Pre-Pharmacy Minor) from the University of Minnesota and has nearly 20-years of experience as an EHS professional including performing and guiding hazards analyses that adhere to the principles in the 'Redbook' Guidelines for Hazard Evaluation Procedures, 3rd Ed (CCPS 2008). Ms. Forde's primary responsibilities and areas of expertise are centered around the identification of workplace hazards and development of consequence analysis associated with hazard analysis, safety assessments, primary hazard screens, readiness reviews, and compliance auditing techniques for a variety of clients including the Department of Energy (DOE), commercial, industrial, and private clients. Additionally, Kelsey was a notable major contributor to the update of DOE-HDBK-1163-2020, Integration of Hazard Analyses, and 2022 Energy Facilities Contractor Group (EFCOG) Teamwork Award recipient for these efforts. Ms. Forde is a National Director & Distinguished Lecturer for the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP); Secretary for the Energy Facilities Contractors Group (EFCOG) Hazard Analysis Task Group; Past-President and Delegate for the New Mexico Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP); Past-President and Director at Large for the New Mexico Society of Hazardous Materials Managers (NMSHMM); long-time supporter, sponsor, and presenter for the International System Safety Society (ISSS), Semiconductor Environment Safety and Health Association (SESHA), and American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA); and has historically served two consecutive appointed terms on the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Joint Air Quality Control Board.

Timothy Stirrup, CSP CHMM REM

Mr. Timothy Stirrup is a Registered Environmental Manager, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, Accredited Safety Professional, Industrial Hygienist, Laser Safety Officer, Partner and Principal Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Professional and System Safety Engineer with Parvati Consulting & Government Services Inc., based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Tim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Bachelor of Science degree Chemistry from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (NM Tech) and has over 35 years of experience as an EHS professional, including performing and guiding hazards analyses that adhere to the principles in the Redbook Guidelines for Hazard Evaluation Procedures, 3rd Ed (CCPS 2008). Mr. Stirrup's primary responsibilities and areas of expertise are centered around establishing the framework for clients in Hazard Analysis within a diverse set of industrial facilities including nuclear facilities, accelerators, semiconductor facilities, R&D laboratories, and dynamic energetic materials testing facilities. Tim is respected for his ability to work with highly functional teams and solve diverse, complex problems. Mr. Stirrup provides direct input to Line/Executive Management and Regulators to ensure solutions for continued organizational success. Mr. Stirrup currently serves as President for the New Mexico Society for Hazardous Materials Managers (NMSHMM); Vice-President for the New Mexico Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP); Vice President for the International System Safety Society (ISSS) Virtual Chapter; Communications & Social Media Operating Vice-President (OVP) for the ISSS; and has served on numerous professional committees and boards throughout his tenure, such as EFCOG; ASW; AWMA. Mr. Stirrup is an AHMP Distinguished Lecturer and is continually asked by clients, peers, and professionals in the EHS community to present at both local and national EHS, IH, and OS Conferences.

Description

Contributors

Kelsey Forde, CIH, CSP, CHMM

Timothy Stirrup, CSP CHMM REM