Hazard and Operability

Course Overview

The technique of Hazard and Operability Studies or in more common terms HAZOP, has been used and developed over approximately four decades for “Identifying potential hazards and operability problems” caused by deviations from the design intent of both new and existing process plants. HAZOP is an abbreviated term for Hazard and Operability study

Course Objective

Recognize the difference between hazard, risk and risk assessment
To describe the role and structure of the HAZOP team and procedures.
To introduce the role, responsibilities and conduct of HAZOP team leader.
To provide sufficient hands-on experience in the application of the HAZOP to different processes, systems and machinery.

Who Should Attend??

Supervisors, managers and engineers responsible for PHA studies
PHA / HAZOP Team Leaders & scribes
Health & Safety / HSE professionals
Process Safety Management (PSM) / Loss Management specialists

Course Outline

Introduction and basis of HAZOP
Hazard identification (HAZID)
Procedures and recording
HAZOP Methodology
The leadership of a HAZOP
The management of HAZOP
When to apply HAZOP
Understanding the HAZOP guideword method
Common Mistakes in HAZOP, and how to avoid them
Skills of the HAZOP Team Leader

Training Methodology

Presentation & Slides
Audio Visual Aids
Interactive Discussion
Participatory Exercise
Action Learning
Class Activities
Case Studies
Workshops
Simulation