Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Process, Safety, and Chemical Engineers
• Project and Design Engineers
• Operations and Maintenance Personnel
• HSE Officers and Risk Management Professionals
• Plant Supervisors and Managers
• Anyone involved in process safety, risk analysis, or design review activities

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the purpose and methodology of a HAZOP study
• Identify potential process hazards and operability issues
• Recognize the roles and responsibilities of HAZOP team members
• Use guide words to systematically evaluate process deviations
• Document findings and recommend appropriate safeguards
• Integrate HAZOP within a broader Process Safety Management (PSM) framework

DAY 1

Introduction to Process Safety and HAZOP Concepts

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Overview of Process Safety and Risk Management
• Introduction to Hazard Identification Techniques
• What is HAZOP? History and Development
• Objectives and Benefits of Conducting a HAZOP
• Key Terminology: Hazard, Risk, Consequence, Safeguard
• When and Where HAZOP is Applied in the Project Lifecycle

DAY 2

HAZOP Methodology and Team Organization

• Principles of HAZOP Study and Its Systematic Approach
• HAZOP Workflow and Step-by-Step Procedure
• Roles and Responsibilities of the HAZOP Team
• Preparation Requirements: Process Data, P&IDs, PFDs, and Procedures
• Defining Nodes and Boundaries in a Process System
• Selection and Application of HAZOP Guide Words
• Case Example

DAY 3

Conducting a HAZOP Study

• Techniques for Effective HAZOP Facilitation
• Identifying Deviations and Their Causes
• Consequence Evaluation and Safeguard Assessment
• Ranking Risk Levels (Severity, Likelihood, Risk Matrix)
• Recording HAZOP Results and Recommendations
• Time Management and Team Dynamics During HAZOP Sessions
• Exercise

DAY 4

Documentation, Reporting, and Follow-up Actions

• Structuring a HAZOP Report
• Categorizing and Prioritizing Findings
• Integration with Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HIRA, SIL)
• Implementing and Tracking HAZOP Recommendations
• Management of Change (MOC) and Continuous Review
• Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
• Case Study

DAY 5

Practical Workshop and Course Wrap-up

• Conducting a Mini HAZOP Session
• Reviewing Key Steps and Best Practices
• HAZOP in Design vs. Operation Phases
• Integration with Process Safety and ISO 45001 Systems
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony