Which of the following are essential elements of an RBI program?

According to API 580, a complete and effective RBI program should include several essential elements to ensure it is systematic, repeatable, and technically sound. Section 5.2 of API 580 outlines the key components:

“A management system for personnel qualifications” — Personnel involved in RBI must be competent and qualified for their roles.

“A documented and validated methodology for assessing PoF and CoF” — A formal process is required to ensure the reliability of the analysis.

“A management system for documentation and update of RBI assessments” — Records must be controlled, updated regularly, and traceable.

These three components are explicitly defined in API 580 as essential elements.

On the other hand:

“Process hazard analysis to verify the adequacy of process safety” is important in the broader context of process safety management but is not listed as a required element of an RBI program in API 580. It is typically part of PSM frameworks under OSHA or similar, not RBI-specific.