Alarm management is the systematic process of designing, configuring, monitoring, and maintaining industrial alarm systems so operators receive timely warnings about abnormal process conditions. It ensures alarms are meaningful, appropriately prioritized, and actionable rather than creating excessive or repetitive alerts that can overwhelm operators.
In industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, power generation, and manufacturing, effective alarm management helps operators recognize developing process problems and respond before they escalate. It typically includes alarm rationalization, priority assignment, shelving, performance monitoring, and periodic review to keep the alarm system aligned with actual operating conditions and safety requirements.
