Member, National Safety Council

Author: Lakshay Tyagi

Process safety engineers reviewing P&ID drawings during a HAZOP revalidation study

When Should a HAZOP Study Be Revalidated? Triggers, Timing and Key Considerations

HAZOP revalidation is an important part of process safety management, helping industrial facilities determine whether an existing Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) study still reflects their current process design, equipment configuration and operating conditions. As plants undergo modifications, introduce new chemicals, change operating parameters or update safety systems, the assumptions documented…
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Process safety engineer reviewing plant documentation for a gap assessment

Process Safety Gap Assessment: How to Identify, Prioritize and Close Critical Gaps

Quick answer: A process safety gap assessment is a structured review that compares a facility’s existing safety systems, procedures and records against regulatory requirements, recognized engineering standards and company expectations. It identifies deficiencies, ranks them by risk, and produces a corrective action plan with owners, deadlines and closure evidence. It…
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Process piping and instrumentation diagram for chemical plant safety audit

5 Key Documents to Prepare for a Chemical Plant Safety Audit in India

A chemical plant safety audit helps evaluate whether a facility has identified its process hazards, implemented appropriate safeguards and maintained the documentation needed to demonstrate compliance with applicable requirements. In India, preparing for an audit may involve reviewing engineering drawings, HAZOP and risk assessment reports, pressure equipment inspection records, hazardous…
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Pressure safety valve and discharge piping in an industrial process plant

PSV Backpressure: Types, Effects on Relief Valve Performance and Sizing

Pressure safety valves (PSVs) are essential safeguards against overpressure in process plants. However, selecting a suitable valve involves more than determining the required relief capacity and set pressure. The pressure acting at the valve outlet can also influence its opening characteristics, discharge capacity and operational stability. This outlet pressure is…
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Management and worker representatives discussing workplace safety in an Indian factory

Safety Committee Requirements Under OSHWC Rules 2026: What Factories in Uttar Pradesh Need to Know

The implementation of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (OSHWC Code) and the notification of the Uttar Pradesh Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026 have introduced a new regulatory framework for occupational safety and health in Uttar Pradesh, including specific Safety Committee requirements for covered…
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Factory compliance notice review during an industrial safety inspection in India

Factory Compliance Notice: Common Reasons Factories Receive Notices

A factory compliance notice may be issued when an inspection, examination of records, investigation or other regulatory action identifies non-compliance with applicable requirements relating to occupational safety, health, working conditions, welfare, records, reporting or other statutory obligations. Under India’s current occupational safety framework, the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions…
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Inspector-cum-Facilitator conducting a factory compliance inspection in India

From Factory Inspector to Inspector-cum-Facilitator: What Has Changed Under India’s New OSHWC Framework?

For decades, industrial establishments across India were familiar with the traditional Factory Inspector under the Factories Act, 1948. With the Inspector-cum-Facilitator framework introduced under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Code, 2020, the approach to factory inspection, compliance facilitation and enforcement has evolved. At first glance, the change…
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State-Wise OSHWC Rules 2026 factory compliance assessment in an Indian industrial facility

State-Wise OSHWC Rules 2026: Factory Compliance Guide

State-Wise OSHWC Rules 2026 have become an important compliance consideration for factories operating across India as the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (OSHWC Code) moves into detailed Central and State-level implementation. Last reviewed: 3 October 2026 For factory owners, occupiers, plant heads, EHS managers and compliance teams,…
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UP OSH Rules 2026 factory compliance and occupational safety requirements

Uttar Pradesh Notifies Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026: What Factories Need to Know

The UP OSH Rules 2026, formally notified as the Uttar Pradesh Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026, introduce a consolidated framework for occupational safety, health, welfare, factory compliance and working conditions across the state. The rules have important implications for factories, EHS teams, plant heads and employers, covering…
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