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Non-Flammable Hazard Analysis (NFHA)

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Non-Flammable Hazard Analysis (NFHA), also known as Non-Hydrocarbon Hazard Analysis (NHHA), focuses on identifying and mitigating risks from non-flammable hazards in industrial facilities. These hazards include transport accidents, structural failures, dropped objects, occupational risks, and security threats. NFHA ensures the safety of personnel and the protection of assets by addressing a broad spectrum of non-flammable hazards that could disrupt operations or cause harm.

Importance of NFHA

1. Protects Personnel
  • Ensures the safety of workers by identifying and addressing risks in daily operations.
2. Safeguards Assets
  • Protects infrastructure and equipment from non-flammable threats like structural failures and security risk.
3. Enhances Facility Safety
  • Extends safety measures to non-hydrocarbon-related hazards for comprehensive risk management.
4. Supports Compliance
  • Meets industry safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Hazards Addressed in NFH

Transport Risks
  • Helicopter and boat transport hazards.
2. Occupational Risks:
  • Hazards related to daily tasks and roles within the facility.
3. Structural Failures
  • Risks from equipment or building collapses.
4. Dropped Objects
  • Hazards from objects falling from height.
4. Rotating Equiment
  • Risks of projectiles or missiles caused by malfunctioning machinery.
5. Mooring Failures
  • Risks associated with vessel mooring system failures.
6. Non-Process Fires
  • Fires not caused by hydrocarbon processes.
7. Loss of Stability
  • Risks related to the stability of structures or equipment.
8. Security Threats
  • Evaluation of potential security risks to the facility.

Steps in NFHA

1

Hazard Identification
Identify potential non-flammable hazards using structured workshops and analysis

2

Scenario Development

Create credible scenarios for each identified hazard to understand possible outcomes.

3

Frequency Analysis
Estimate how likely each hazard is to occur based on historical data and operational specifics.

4

Consequence Analysis
Assess the potential impact of hazards on personnel, assets, and operations.

5

Risk Evaluation

Combine frequency and consequence data to quantify risk levels.

6

Mitigation Strategies
Develop and recommend measures to reduce risks to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).

What Storm Technical Can Do

At Storm Technical, we provide expert NFHA services tailored to your facility’s needs:
Comprehensive Hazard Analysis
Identify and evaluate non-flammable hazards, including transport risks, structural failures, and occupational risks.
Scenario Modeling
Develop detailed scenarios to visualize potential outcomes and impacts.
Risk Quantification
Analyze the frequency and consequences of hazards to provide actionable insights.
Mitigation Planning
Recommend practical and effective measures to reduce identified risks.
Regulatory Support
Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Integrated Safety Solutions
Leverage findings from related studies like QRA, EERA, and FERA for a comprehensive risk management approach.

Storm Technical’s NFHA solutions help clients manage non-flammable hazards effectively, ensuring safer operations, protecting assets, and maintaining compliance with industry standards.