Intent

To ensure new or modified equipment or facilities are designed and constructed according to accepted standards, specifications and procedures.

Expectations

• A system is in place to manage design and construction activities in accordance with regulatory, legal, operating, company and client requirements.
• Hazards assessment and risk analysis will be performed at specified stages, using recognized risk assessment tools, such as. Hazard and operability studies, what if analysis.
• Hazards are addressed in the design stages.
• Deviations from design criteria must be reviewed and approved.
• Environmental factors such as waste minimization and pollution prevention are addressed in the design stages.
• Quality control and inspection processes will ensure that facilities and equipment are constructed in accordance with design criteria.

Verification

Adherence with this element will be verified by determining that:

Hazard assessments have been performed, the hazards have been identified and recommendations have been implemented

Safety and environmental factors have been addressed in the design stages

Equipment and facilities have been constructed in the accordance with applicable standards