Hazardous and Operability Studies (HAZOP) Principles

This course is intended for participants with little or no experience of using HAZOP as well as managers, supervisors, engineers and technicians with at least a little understanding of both engineering design and technical safety (for example, interlocks, permissives and trips). This includes for the system to be studied an understanding of: the engineering principles the design intent the design representation of the system being studied, for example a detailed assembly drawing and the modes of

Description

Course topics include:

  • The essential basics of the HAZOP technique
  • Inputs required for HAZOP
  • Outputs from HAZOP
  • Whether HAZOP is an appropriate technique for the safety study of the system
  • When and how to use HAZOP

Duration

1 Day

The course commences at 9:00am and finishes at approximately 5:00pm.

Course Fee

From £525, including lunch and refreshments.

Delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.

Online Training Option

An online course is also available with the training conducted as 3 sessions of 2 hour tuition. Please contact us for details including online prices.

Agenda

Sessions

Introduction

  • Origins of HAZOP
  • Applications
  • Objectives and Limitations

Inputs to HAZOP

  • Defining Scope, Design Intent, Modes of Operation and Establishing Boundaries
  • Design Representations and Consequence Analysis
  • Attributes, Guide Words, Deviations and Interpretations; example below (Exercise 2)

Outputs from HAZOP (I – Covered)

  • Causes, Consequences, Safeguards, Recommendations for Action and Risk Ranking (Exercises 3 & 4)
  • Documentation, Recording Styles and Signing-off

Outputs from HAZOP (II – Optional)

  • Relationship with the Sponsor or Budget Holder
  • Selecting and Briefing the Study Team (including the Team Leader and other roles)
  • Training, Timing, Study Schedule and Rehearsal
  • Relationship between HAZOP and other safety studies
  • Meeting Rules, Logistics, Controlling and Ending the Meetings
  • Success Factors and Common Pitfalls
  • Auditing and Improvement of HAZOP
  • Discussion and Feedback

Wrap Up

  • Final Questions
  • Further Learning