(75c) Conduct of Operations Best Practice Networks

 Conduct of Operations Best Practice Networks

Marco Vela

Corporate Process Safety Engineer

Celanese

1601 West LBJ Freeway

Dallas, TX  75234

(214) 417-1920

marco.vela@celanese.com.mx

Abstract

Conduct
of Operations is about reducing human error by consistent operation and
repeatability of results.  Celanese
favors the use of checklist and forms for various conduct of operation
activities such shift instructions, shift change, operator notes, and operator
evaluation.  These forms are an example
of good practices that can be shared across our global operation to get
consistent results.

Analysis
of LOPC data indicates that about 40% of causes can be attributed to failure of
conduct of operation systems.  That statistic,
combined with data obtained from a strength, weakness,
opportunity, threat (SWOT) analysis indicates that there is an opportunity for
reduction in incidents by addressing the conduct of operations causes by
sharing best practices through internal networks.

This
paper will describe how to share conduct of operations best practices by the
formation of a global best practice network. 
This network includes: periodic corporate conference calls, implementation
of programs and milestones, a place to share information on a common intranet portal,
and continued communication along all levels the organization.