Process Safety Management

Quantitative Risk Assessment of an industrial process plant

What is Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA)? A Complete Guide

By Lakshay Tyagi
September 9, 2026
Process Safety
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A Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) is a systematic process safety study used to estimate the likelihood and potential consequences of hazardous events in numerical terms. It combines information about how often an incident scenario may occur with what could happen if it occurs, allowing risk to be quantified and compared…

Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) in a process plant with pressure vessels, piping and instrumentation

What is Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)?

Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) is a structured process safety method used to evaluate whether existing safeguards provide enough protection against a hazardous scenario. In a typical process plant, a single hazard may have several safeguards around it. These can include basic process controls, alarms, operator actions, shutdown systems, relief…

Magnesium Stearate dust explosion hazard during pharmaceutical powder handling and tablet manufacturing

Magnesium Stearate Dust Explosion: Understanding the Hidden Hazard in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Magnesium Stearate Dust Explosion is a topic that receives far less attention than it deserves in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Magnesium Stearate is one of the most widely used excipients, commonly added as a lubricant during tablet compression and capsule production to reduce friction, improve powder flow, and prevent materials from sticking…

Comparison illustrating the difference between ATEX certification and Flameproof (Ex d) protection for hazardous area equipment under IEC 60079.

ATEX vs Flameproof: Understanding the Difference Between Certification and Ex d Protection

ATEX vs Flameproof is one of the most misunderstood topics in hazardous area engineering. Many engineers, procurement teams, and maintenance professionals assume that every ATEX-certified piece of equipment is Flameproof (Ex d), but this is a common misconception. Terms such as ATEX, Explosion Proof, Flameproof, and Ex Equipment are often…

Process safety engineers analysing the Kaushambi LPG tanker incident to assess loss of containment, vapour cloud formation, and fire escalation

Kaushambi LPG Tanker Incident: Process Safety Lessons | Indsafe

The Kaushambi LPG Tanker Incident on 26 June 2026 was more than a tragic road accident, it was a powerful reminder of how quickly hazardous material releases can escalate into catastrophic events. An LPG tanker lost control near the Kokhraj (Sihori) Toll Plaza in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, striking the divider…

Lessons from the Vizag Steel Plant explosion highlighting key process safety lessons for industry and industrial risk management.

Vizag Steel Plant Explosion 2026: Critical Process Safety Lessons from a Major Industrial Tragedy

The Vizag Steel Plant Explosion on 8 June 2026 stands among the most serious industrial accidents reported in India in recent years. The incident, which occurred during casting operations at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), claimed nine lives and left multiple workers injured, highlighting the devastating consequences that can arise…

IS 5572 vs IEC 60079 for Hazardous Area Classification in India

IS 5572 vs IEC 60079 for Hazardous Area Classification in India: Which Standard Should You Use? IS 5572 vs IEC 60079 is one of the most misunderstood topics in Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) studies across Indian industries. Many organizations assume that because IEC 60079 is internationally recognized, it is sufficient…

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What is Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA)? A Complete Guide

What is Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)?

Magnesium Stearate Dust Explosion: Understanding the Hidden Hazard in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

ATEX vs Flameproof: Understanding the Difference Between Certification and Ex d Protection

Kaushambi LPG Tanker Incident: Process Safety Lessons | Indsafe

Vizag Steel Plant Explosion 2026: Critical Process Safety Lessons from a Major Industrial Tragedy

IS 5572 vs IEC 60079 for Hazardous Area Classification in India

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