Regulatory issues related to Risk Based Inspection (RBI)- A case study on a hydrogen sulphide based chemical plant

Risk Based Inspection (RBI) is an emerging method of inspection, which integrates risk along with current deterministic approaches for prioritizing and managing the efforts of an inspection program. A pilot study on implementation of RBI was conducted in a hydrogen sulphide based chemical plant in India. The RBI study was reviewed by the regulatory authority. This paper highlights the modification done based on the safety issues brought out during the review of the RBI study done in the hydrogen sulphide based plant and formulates the methodology for applying RBI in Indian scenario.