Analysis of Regulatory Requirements in the Application of Accident Risk Analysis Methods for the Design of Industrial Facilities

Abstract

This article provides a review of regulatory requirements in Russia and foreign countries concerning the application of accident risk analysis methods at the design stage of industrial facilities. Despite the framework nature of the legislation, which does not prescribe specific methodologies, a key systemic difference has been identified: the foreign approach integrates risk analysis at all stages of the industrial facility's life cycle, whereas the Russian approach places particular emphasis on the design stage. Despite the freedom to choose tools, the «Hazard and Operability Study» method proves to be the most effective solution for accident risk analysis at the design stage, a fact confirmed by both global best practices and domestic regulatory documents.