Spring Symposium – Part I: Safety Layers and Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)

Presentation Topic: 

The release of toxic gas from a chemical plant in Bhopal, India 30 years ago changed the way chemical process safety is practiced throughout the world. As this situation unfolded, numerous layers of protection failed. This presentation will introduce the concept of “Layer of Protection Analysis” (LOPA) and use it to identify the safety layers that worked and those that did not, and ask whether there are any similarities at your facility.

About the Presenter: 

Peter Sibilski has over 30 years of experience in project management, product development, and energy management in the process-chemical and pharmaceuticals industries. He has led diverse, cross-functional teams in achieving business-driven goals for projects of significant dollar value. Peter has a proven track-record of successful and award-winning product development and project implementation providing significant cost savings, increased operational efficiencies, and enhanced competitive position. He received his BSChE in 1981 from New Jersey Institute of Technology, and has an MBA – Technology Management from The University of Phoenix. Peter is a licensed PE in New Jersey, a Fellow of AIChE, and a Certified Energy Manager (CEM).

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