Posted By Andrew Lochlyn Ure I'm working on a project for a certain large Anglo-Dutch oil and gas operator and have in front of me a document which lists a number of HS&E related acronyms relating to hazard management tools and techniques, e.g. PTW, HAZID, HAZOP, most of which I'm fully familiar with. However - also listed is something called 'FRED' which I've never come across before. Grateful if anyone can shed some light on this - and sensible answers will be very much appreciated please (shame I have to put that but I know there's a risk of a highly surreal thread developing as a result of my question). Ta Andrew

Posted By Andrew Lochlyn Ure Mark Thanks - but apparently not. Since my initial posting I have found the answer. It stands for 'Fire, Release, Explosion, and Dispersion'. Andrew

Posted By Peter Longworth The best one I've seen is for working in confined spaces. Avoid - Risk assess - Secure - Evacuate.