Optimize Processes and Recordkeeping for Alarm Management
Pipeline operators can find it challenging to advance from basic alarm rationalization to a full Alarm Management program. We provide operators with the tools they need to take the next step toward operating safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with the PHMSA Control Room Management Rule (CRM Rule) requirements for alarm management.
We also help you optimize alarm management processes in alignment with your Control Room Management Plan (CRMP) and ensure proper recordkeeping so that you can achieve Natural Compliance.
Your operation needs processes and procedures, a monthly review of alarms, appropriate recordkeeping, and the ability to produce records demonstrating compliance with the CRM Rule. We meet these needs through our alarm management solution, ALMgr.
Components of Our Alarm Management Solution
Alarm Philosophy
- Establish alarm definitions.
- Configure and document alarms.
- Prepare to identify bad actors or false alarms.
- Validate alarms in the SCADA system.
ALMgr Rationalize
- Manage the alarm rationalization process.
- Assist with controller response to alarms.
- Support the full Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle.
Analysis and Reporting
- Create monthly alarm reports that comply with the CRM Rule.
- Generate analytical reports exceeding CRM requirements.
- Analyze reports to improve operational efficiency.
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The EnerSys Natural Compliance Philosophy
Regulatory compliance is best achieved when it is in the natural outflow of the actions, attitudes, behavior, and culture of your operation. Consider our philosophy to help your operation achieve natural compliance.
ALMgr contains tools, features, and documentation for managing the alarm rationalization process, assisting controller alarm response through alarm response sheets, and generating alarm analytic reports that exceed 
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