Whilst the technique is highly effective, it does consume considerable resources to achieve an effective study. It is therefore vital that resources are directed where they are most needed so that the study is targeted for efficiency. Therefore, the role of the Team Leader is crucial in achieving the study goals. 

Although HAZOP techniques have traditionally been applied to the process and oil/gas industries, they can be equally employed in other industries, activities and tasks. Ideally HAZOP techniques should be applied at the project development stage as part of the project HSE plan, but can also be applied to existing systems/processes as well as for process modifications. 

By the end of this course delegates will be able to: 

• Gain an understanding of the concepts of PHA and of the major techniques for hazard identification and when each should be used. 

• Gain an understanding of the responsibilities involved in PHA leadership and training in the skills necessary for leading PHA studies. 

• Identify potential hazards operability issues in process (Hazard and Operability Analysis) and to propose preventing actions. 

• To be familiar with HAZOP Techniques. 

• To be familiar with other PHA methods including detailed methodology and all related calculations and assumptions. 

• To be familiar with PHA software. 

• Enhance HAZOP Leader skills for leading a successful technical workshop 

This seminar is primarily designed to meet the needs of potential HAZOP Team Leaders and Scribes, to provide them with the necessary skills and framework to guide the HAZOP team members through the various stages of the analysis to the production of a HAZOP report and action plan. This course is also aimed at all personnel involved in the process of risk analysis drawn from every level of process operations, production, design, maintenance, and health & Safety. 

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas and will include; 

• Lectures 
• Workshop & Work Presentation 
• Case Studies and Practical Exercise
• Videos and General Discussions 

DAY 1 

• Introduction to PSMS and overview 
• Definitions. 
• Occupational Safety vs Process Safety 
• What is Risk Assessment. 
• Inherent Risk vs Existing Risk vs Residual Risk. 
• What is PHA. 
• Introduction to PSM 
• Purpose of PHA. 
• PHA Steps and Timing. 
• Prioritization of PHA. 
• Different methods of PHA. 
• Checklist/What If. 

DAY 2 

• Day 1 Recap. 
• Introduction to HAZID 
• Hazard identification and Introduction to ISO 17776 standard 
• Identify major accident hazards MAH. 
• HAZID worksheet 
• Risk ranking and Risk Register 
• ALARP Concept. 
• HAZID action tracking register. 
• Bow-Tie analysis 
• Safety critical elements and performance standards 
• Introduction to HAZOP 

DAY 3 

• Day 2 Recap 
• HAZOP Terminologies. 
• HAZOP study requirements. 
• HAZOP Procedures. 
• Node Selection 
• HAZOP approach. 
• Double Jeopardy and HAZOP concepts. 
• HAZOP Team (Roles and Responsibilities) 
• HAZOP Worksheet 
• Risk ranking and Risk Acceptance Criteria 
• Case Study 1 (from client actual PID). 
• Group Discussion. 

DAY 4 

• Day 3 Recap 
• HAZOP report and recommendation 
• Principles for Leading HAZOP Workshop., 
• HAZOP Timing and schedule. 
• Good HAZOP Workshop Arrangement. 
• Bad HAZOP Workshop Arrangement. 
• Common Problems. 
• HAZOP Advantages. 
• HAZOP Revalidation Factors and difference with Re-Do. 
• Introduction to LOPA. 
• When SIL study required. 
• HAZOP/LOPA 
• IPL’s definition and selecting criteria. 
• Case Study 2 (from client actual PID) through PHA Software. 
• Group Discussion. 

DAY 5 

• Day 4 Recap 
• Fault tree analysis (FTA). 
• Event tree analysis (ETA). 
• Failure modes and effect analysis. 
• Course review and Group Discussion. 
• Course Final Assessment 

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration