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How to Conduct a Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Efficiently and Effectively

PHA studies are time consuming and expensive to conduct. Consequently, every means should be sought to make studies as efficient as possible. They are performed to identify hazard scenarios that pose critical risks to people, property, processes, and the environment. Therefore, studies must also be as effective as possible.

Some practitioners use office software programs such as spreadsheets and word processors to perform PHA studies. However, they lack the guidance, workflow and custom features provided in specialized PHA software. Specialized software allows studies to be completed faster, more efficiently, and with greater quality than using office software.

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When completing any task, having the right tool makes all the difference. You have probably heard this expression used many times and it holds true even for conducting Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) studies. Yes, you can use paper and pencil or a spreadsheet program, but, long-term, you would end up spending more time and money, and study quality and consistency would be lost. 

So why use PHA Software?  

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