Certified HAZOP/PHA LEADER, Advanced Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Methods & Leadership

Introduction

HAZOP, or Hazard and Operability Studies is the principle risk assessment technique used for new projects and process modifications and to comply with the Management of Change ‘MOC’. It is also used to demonstrate compliance with health, safety and environmental standards and Management System. HAZOP is a highly structured technique, designed to meet the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR, PSM Regulations and ISO 17776: 2002, which can consume considerable resources to achieve an effective study. Therefore, the role of the Team Leader is crucial in directing resources where they are most needed so that the study duration is targeted for efficiency. In this seminar you will learn how to:

Improve your practical skills in applying advanced risk assessment techniques

• Improve your practical skills in planning and leading a HAZOP Team
• Prepare HAZOP Reports
• Be familiar with the latest commercial HAZOP software

Objectives

Describe a framework for HAZOP within risk assessment and HSE Management System

• Review the role of HAZOP within projects HSE plan
• Increase familiarity with HAZOP protocol, logic, structure and methodology
• Describe the role and structure of the HAZOP Team and procedures
• Be familiar with the role, responsibilities and conduct of HAZOP Team Leader, scribe and team members
• Undertake sufficient hands-on experience in the application of HAZOP to different processes, systems and machinery
• Appreciate the application of HAZOP methodology in other areas of interest, e.g. human reliability and human HAZOP
• Be familiar with the consequences of flammable/toxic releases, fire and explosion- dispersion modelling

Training Methodology

This course uses a mixture of interactive learning tools such as round table discussions, role-playing, case studies, and individual and team exercises. This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies, and presentations on best practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants on what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations. The online course is conducted online using MS-Teams/ClickMeeting.

Who Should Attend?

• Technical personnel who took part in previous HAZOPs as Team members
• Project engineers who have to implement the Project HSE Plan
• Control, electrical, mechanical, maintenance and process engineers
• Personnel involved in Project HSE Reviews
• HSE technical personnel

Course Outline

Day 1 – Introduction to Risk Assessment:

• Programme introduction: delegate and tutor introductions; programme objectives
• The concepts of hazards, risk and risk assessment
• Human contribution to accidents- Piper Alpha disaster
• Methods for risk evaluation
• Integrating risk assessment within Risk Management
• Semi-quantitative risk assessment techniques
• Risk assessment framework: The role of HAZOP

Day 2 – HAZOP Protocol and Methodology:

• HAZOP Methodology- roles and responsibilities
• Information needed for HAZOP
• Stages of HAZOP Study:
• Initial meeting
• Introduction
• Terms of Reference
• Scope of the Review
• HAZOP Team composition and roles
• HAZOP Timetable
• General conduct of the review
• Report preparation
• Mechanism for follow-up and review
• HAZOP Guide-words
• HAZOP Workshop 1

Day 3 – Types of HAZOP: Continuous and Batch Processes:

• Feedback from HAZOP Workshop 1
• The role of HAZOP in Projects HSE Plans
• Stages of Project HSE Review
• The role and responsibilities of HAZOP Team Leaders
• Conduct of HAZOPS by Team Leaders and Secretaries
• HAZOPs for continuous and batch processes
• HAZOP Software- DNV and Dyadem commercial software
• HAZOP Workshop 2

Day 4 – Task based HAZOP

• HAZOP Workshop 2 Report back
• Human error classification
• HAZOP and human error
• Human factors and accident causation
• Introduction to Task Analysis
• Task-based HAZOP procedures
• HAZOP Workshop 3
• Preparation of HAZOP Reports and follow-up actions

Day 5 – Analysis of the Consequences

• Analysis of the consequences of fire, explosions and toxic releases
• Mechanics of fire and explosion
• Dispersion Modeling software
• The link between HAZOP and emergency planning
• The link between HAZOP and Quantified Risk Assessment ‘QRA’
• Discussion of the conduct of Team Leaders, Secretaries and Members
•  Program review and individual’s action plans