Advanced Process HAZOP Studies

Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies are now recognised world-wide as being the qualitative risk assessment methodology of choice in the Process Industries.

Duration

5 Days

Language

English

Delivery Mode

Online/Hybrid/Face-to-Face

Course Overview

Learners will gain expertise in the world-recognized qualitative risk assessment methodology used to identify and manage potential hazards within the process industries. This course provides the essential framework for conducting thorough HAZOP studies to ensure operational safety and reliability.

Learning Objectives

Learners will be able to understand the concepts of Risk Assessment and Risk Management
Learners will be able to understand the estimation and evaluation of risks – Qualitative, Semi-Quantitative and Quantified Risks
Learners will understand HAZOP studies their benefits and their short comings
Learners will be able to understand the requirements of a Team Leader or Facilitator, scribe and team members during HAZOP studies
Learners will be able to apply and facilitate a HAZOP study

Course Outline

Day 01

Introduction to Risk Assessment

The Concepts of Hazards, Risk and Risk Assessment
Methods for Risk Evaluation
Integrating Risk Assessment within Risk Management
Qualitative, Semi-Quantitative and Quantitative Risk Assessment Methodologies

Day 02

Risk Assessment Techniques: HAZOP

Introduction to Hazards Identification and Analysis Techniques
Techniques for Hazard Identification and Analysis – HAZOP
Where and When to Use HAZOP and the Requirements for a Successful HAZOP Study
Team Composition for HAZOP Studies
Guide Words and Process variables used for HAZOP Studies

Day 03

HAZOP Leadership Techniques

HAZOP Team Leader / Facilitator Requirements
HAZOP Scribe Requirements
Facilitating HAZOP Studies – do’s and don’ts
Information required to allow Successful HAZOP Studies
Review of Commercial Software used for HAZOP and Management of Change ‘MOC’

Day 04

Consequence Analysis

Theory Behind Fire, Explosion and Toxic Dispersion Modelling Utilised in Quantitative Risk Assessments
Types of Fires and their Effects on People and Equipment
Types of Explosions and their Effects on People and Equipment
Review of Software available for Consequence Calculations

Day 05

The Role of QRA