SECTION A
Q1. Compulsory questions:
a) Naming two relevant case studies, briefly describe who was previously and who is currently responsible for the regulation of off-shore and nuclear installations in UK? [5 marks]
b) Explain the major ‘step-change’ to risk management which was brought about due to the findings of the Robens report. [5 marks]
c) Briefly discuss the general method for conducting a simple ‘quantified’ risk assessment highlighting the general merits of this approach. [5 marks]
d) Providing a simple schematic, briefly discuss ‘Bow Tie’ logic highlighting the relevant parts of the Risk Assessment strategy and methods that can be introduced to reduce the overall risk. [5 marks]
e) Briefly discuss the use of flare-stacks in reducing the potential risks associated with combustion gases. [5 marks]
f) Name and describe the roles of the different people required to make-up a HAZOP team. [5 marks]
g) In terms of risk management, briefly discuss where the term ‘tolerability’ originated and why its adoption was required. [5 marks]
h) Providing a simple schematic, name and briefly discuss the different zones highlighted by the ALARP concept. [5 marks]
i) What is the Basic Insurance Principle, and how do insurance companies assist businesses to manage their risk? [5 marks]
j) Name, provide the symbol for and describe 2 common symbols used in fault tree analysis. [5 marks] [Total for Q1: 50 marks]
SECTION B
Q2.
a) Briefly describe the relevant merits and drawbacks of HAZOP as a Hazard Identification technique. [3 marks]
b) Using the format of the HAZOP worksheet given in Appendix 1, conduct a basic HAZOP analysis assessing five different combinations of Guidewords and Elements/Parameters to highlight potential hazards associated with an explosion demonstrator liquid fuel delivery system proposed in Figure 1. [10 marks]
c) Discuss suggested improvements to the design which would potentially reduce the risk of exposed hazards in this design. [5 marks]
d) Name and briefly discuss any specialist regulations that would need to be adhered with in order to operate the explosion demonstrator [5 marks]
e) Suggest the type of gas that should be used to pressurise the liquid fuel tank, stating why you have made this decision. [2 marks]
[Total for Q2: 25 marks]
Q3.
a) Define and explain the difference between the terms Risk and Hazard. [5 marks]
b) Describe on the risk matrix where both process safety and occupational safety risks generally lie. [5 marks]
c) For the case of a large-scale ‘heavy’ manufacturing industry (e.g. a Steelworks), describe:
i) The different health and safety regulations that would need to be complied with to ensure the effective management of the different onsite risks. [6 marks]
ii) Hazard identification and Risk Assessment strategies that would be used in controlling occupational safety risks. [4 marks] iii) Hazard identification and Risk Assessment strategies that would be used in controlling process safety risks. [5marks] [Total for Q3: 25 marks]
Q4. With regards to nuclear power generation discuss:
a) The basic concept of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Fundamental Safety Principles. [6 marks]
b) The causes, consequences and outcomes of a relevant incident case study. [16 marks]
c) The rating of the case study on the International Nuclear Event Scale and why this was the case. [3 marks] [Total for Q4: 25 marks]
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