Description

Designed for you, if you are...

• A participant of a HAZOP study, from any discipline
• Involved in design, engineering, operations, maintenance, HSE, technical safety or process safety management

How we build your confidence

• The course will be taught live via instructor-led presentations, supported by real-world examples and by utilising internationally respected software tools
• You will participate in a mock HAZOP workshop at the end of the course

The benefits from attending

• The technique of a HAZOP study and how it fits into an overall PSM framework
• The roles and responsibilities of participants, team leader and the scribe
• The HAZOP technique, guide words, deviations and applicable standards

Topics

• Process safety management and risk assessment concepts
• Example of a Process Safety Incident due to poor PHA
• What is HAZOP?
• HAZOP background and evolution
• Primary features of HAZID / HAZOP / what-If
• Application of HAZOP study
• Input information requirements
• Illustration of HAZOP process steps using a flow chart
• Defining the HAZOP scope and boundaries
• What is a HAZOP node?
• Guidance for defining HAZOP nodes
• HAZOP guidewords and deviations
• Risk assessment matrix and assessment criteria
• HAZOP proceedings and worksheets
• Intermediate risk ranking
• Determining duration for HAZOP study
• HAZOP vs. PHA revalidation
• Management of change
• Advantages and limitations of HAZOP technique
• HAZOP standards and best practices
• HAZOP preparation
• Team composition and responsibilities
• HAZOP reporting
• HAZOP follow-up for closeout