PHA HAZOP
Hazard and Operability Studies
Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP) not only aims to train employees on the techniques to be used during the hazard identification process, but also focus on the skills needed to prepare and lead HAZOP sessions as well as to control the follow-up process of the recommendations.
Target Audience
This course is suitable for any personnel who wish to lead HAZOP studies in any industry.
Course Prerequisites
Good understanding in process and process safety requirements
Course Outline
The Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP) course includes following topics:
- HAZOP method for continuous processes
- Roles of HAZOP team members
- Risk ranking and risk matrices
- Preparation for controlling HAZOP studies
- Structured What-If (SWIFT) studies
- HAZOP in control systems
- Comparison of HAZOP with other analysis techniques – when to use what?
Learning Outcomes
Successful learners will be able to:
- Prepare for successful HAZOP study that clearly identifies scope and timeframes
- Select and motivate the HAZOP team to complete the study on time and with results
- Guide productive HAZOP study meetings to reach positive outcomes
- Identify and solve problems that arise during HAZOP studies
- Create effective and user-friendly HAZOP study reports
- Analyze HAZOP study results and make organizational improvement recommendations
Assessment Methodology
This qualification is assessed by written examination.