What must be clearly defined in the design basis of a process regarding inherently safer features?

In the design basis of a process, it is essential to clearly define inherently safer features built into the design. This focuses on the fundamental goal of inherently safer design, which is to minimize hazards and risks associated with chemical processes from the outset. By integrating these features directly into the design, engineers can substantially reduce the potential for accidents and the severity of mishaps that might occur.

Such inherently safer features could include using less harmful substances, minimizing the quantities of hazardous materials, and implementing processes that inherently reduce the possibility of leaks or explosions. Clearly defining these features ensures that they are not an afterthought but rather a core aspect of the design process, promoting a safer operating environment from the very beginning.

Other aspects like technical specifications for equipment, employee training measures, or regulatory compliance are important, but they do not directly prioritize the integration of safety into the very fabric of the design as inherently safer features do. These elements support the process and can enhance safety, but they do not replace the need for the design itself to incorporate inherently safer principles.