Overview
This course provides focused training in structured hazard and operability review participation and facilitation. It addresses practical requirements encountered in process plants, refineries and petroleum transfer installations. Participants explore the technical principles behind reliable decision-making and day-to-day execution. The learning experience uses relevant field examples, guided exercises and technical discussions. The program is intended for engineers, technical specialists, supervisors and related operational personnel. Content depth, case studies and delivery methods can be adapted to the client’s equipment, priorities and participant experience.
Objectives
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
- Explain HAZOP purpose, scope and study preparation.
- Use guidewords to identify credible process deviations.
- Evaluate causes, consequences and existing safeguards.
- Differentiate facilitator, scribe and team responsibilities.
- Write clear recommendations and action records.
- Participate effectively in a facilitated case-study HAZOP.
Course outline
HAZOP fundamentals
- Study objectives
- Node selection
- Guidewords
- Team roles
Study preparation
- P&IDs
- Design intent
- Operating data
- Node boundaries
Deviation review
- No flow
- High pressure
- Reverse flow
- Temperature deviations
Risk evaluation
- Causes
- Consequences
- Safeguards
- Recommendation quality
Workshop practice
- Facilitation
- Recording actions
- Action closeout
- Simulated study
Customised for your team
After you accept the proposal, an online customisation session adapts content, examples and exercises to your participants, standards and equipment.