FACTS

1. Loss of Containment: Failures in pipes, valves, tanks, or well control can release flammable or toxic materials, leading to fires, explosions, or toxic exposure.
2. Energy Isolation Gaps: Inadequate lockout, line breaking, or depressurization during maintenance exposes workers to stored mechanical, hydraulic, and pressure energy.
3. Process Upsets: Deviations in pressure, temperature, or flow can escalate rapidly into runaway events if alarms, interlocks, or operator responses fail.
4. Human–System Interface Errors: Poorly designed controls, alarms, or procedures increase the chance of misinterpretation and delayed response during abnormal operations.
5. Contractor Integration Risk: Contractors unfamiliar with site-specific process hazards face higher exposure during shutdowns, […]

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