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Hazard and Operability Studies (Advanced PHA HAZOP Leader)
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Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP) is one of several Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) techniques used to identify potential failures, operability problems, and process risks in Major Hazard Facilities. HAZOP provides some measures of assurance through a structured and systematic examination of the design and operability of a system that the process design will be safe. It also demonstrates compliance with international process safety standards and legislation like IEC61882, PHA Guideline CCPS, and OSHA CFR1910.119. It is the processing industry’s best practice. HAZOP is a proactive and systematic identification, evaluation, and mitigation or prevention of potential hazards associated with the processing or handling of highly hazardous chemicals. It is a highly structured technique, which, when properly applied, results in a rigorous analysis of the hazards that a process plant might face. It is generally implemented as a practical, multi-disciplined workshop or study, comprising all the necessary skills required to achieve the objectives of the study. Whilst the technique is highly effective, it does consume considerable resources to achieve 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.

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.

  • 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's 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 is required.
  • HAZOP/LOPA
  • IPL’s definition and selection criteria.
  • Case Study 2 (from client's 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

 

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

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Course Rounds

5 Days
Code Date Venue Fees Action
HSE171-01
2026-03-29
Muscat
USD 5450
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HSE171-02
2026-06-07
Jeddah
USD 5450
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HSE171-03
2026-08-03
Istanbul
USD 5950
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HSE171-04
2026-11-01
Dubai
USD 5450
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