EERA is a critical component of the risk management process, and it is goal-based assessment which uses both consequence and risk-based analysis to ensure personnel can safely escape, evacuate, and execute rescue measures during major accident scenarios such as fire, explosion, flammable and toxic gas dispersion scenarios. If EERA identifies that the availability of Emergency, Escape and Rescue (EER) measures cannot be executed, additional protective measures or alternative EER solutions will be identified.
FERA assessment will also evaluate fire / explosion risk escalation possibilities to the adjacent plant units and operating facility to ensure adequate safe distance are available. FERA will assist in development / re-assessment of fire zones extent within facility which helps in managing separation distance between the independent plant, flare design and firewater design requirements.
