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HAZOP Studies and Other PHA Techniques for Process Safety and Risk Management

Process hazard analysis (PHA) goes beyond merely identifying if a hazard exists.

It involves understanding the negative impact of the hazard in the workplace and how to eliminate it. Join hazard risk/evaluation expert Robert Johnson as he addresses how to prepare for, conduct and report an effective PHA while complying with the latest regulations. Attend and you’ll receive the CCPS book Guidelines for Hazard Evaluation Procedures, 3rd Edition which you can refer to back on the job for a refresher of the effective evaluation methods process safety demands.

Note: For face-to-face in-person format, attendees will receive an electronic version of the textbook if registering within 3 weeks of the course start date due to printing and shipping time constraints. 

Ensure safety and manage risk  

In three days, you’ll get up-to-date on your obligations under the OSHA PSM Rule and EPA RMP regulations. You’ll learn how to determine the adequacy of your safeguards and report findings and recommendations. You’ll examine various hazard evaluation methods, including the HAZOP Study, and how to select the method appropriate for your facility. The course concludes with a look at hazard evaluation of procedure-based operations and PLC-controlled processes, conducting the final meeting and quality check, and reporting techniques.    

After three days, you’ll know how to select and apply various PHA methods and have the knowledge and skills necessary to more effectively lead PHA teams and manage process safety in your organization.

Save $795 or more when you take this course and CH754: Advanced Concepts for Process Hazard Analysis by registering for CH759: HAZOP Studies, Other Hazard Evaluation Procedures and Advanced Concepts Combo Course.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply the anatomy of a process safety incident.
  • Analyze a process using the HAZOP Study methodology to determine what can go wrong.
  • Use tools and techniques for analyzing scenario risks and the adequacy of safeguards.
  • Identify what can go wrong with a procedure-based operation.
  • Select a PHA method that is appropriate to the complexity of the process under study.
  • Prepare to lead and document a process hazard analysis.

Who Should Attend:

Engineers and other technical professionals who play key roles in the management of their organization’s process safety. Those who should attend include PHA team leaders and other professionals who must know how to select and apply various PHA methods.
 
Use of personal laptop computers in the course is optional.
 
 

Day One

8:00 – 8:30 

Registration

8:30 – 9:00 

Introductions; Course Overview

9:00 – 10:00 

PHA requirements and standards

10:00 – 10:15 

Morning Break

10:15 – Noon 

Anatomy of process incidents; inherent safety reviews

Noon – 1:00 

Lunch Break

1:00 – 3:00 

Basic concepts of the HAZOP Study methodology

3:00 – 3:15 

Afternoon Break

3:15 – 5:00

HAZOP scenario development



Day Two

8:00 – 8:30 

HAZOP Scenario Development (continued)

8:30 – 10:00 

Application of HAZOP Study to a continuous process (workshop exercise)

10:00 – 10:15  

Morning Break

10:15 – Noon

Determining the adequacy of safeguards; documenting findings and recommendations

Noon – 1:00 

Lunch Break

1:00 – 2:30 

Preparation for the PHA and first team meeting

2:30 – 3:00 

Overview for other techniques; Checklist Analysis

3:00 – 3:15 

Afternoon Break

3:15 – 4:30

Application of What-If Analysis to continuous process (with workshop)



Day Three

8:00 – 9:30 

Application of FMEA to continuous process (with workshop)

9:30 – 10:00 

Introduction to Fault Tree Analysis; Method selection

10:00 – 10:15  

Morning Break

10:15 – Noon

Hazard evaluation of procedure-based operations (with workshop)

Noon – 1:00 

Lunch Break

1:00 – 2:00 

PHA updates and revalidations

2:00 – 2:30  

PHA completion and reporting

2:30 – 2:45 

Afternoon Break

2:45 – 4:30

Comprehension check and review

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Day One

8:30 – 9:00 

Introductions; Course Overview

9:00 – 10:00 

PHA requirements and standards

10:00 – 10:15 

Morning Break

10:15 – Noon 

Anatomy of process incidents; inherent safety reviews

Noon – 1:00 

Lunch Break

1:00 – 3:00 

Basic concepts of the HAZOP Study methodology

3:00 – 3:15 

Afternoon Break

3:15 – 5:00

HAZOP scenario development



Day Two

8:00 – 8:30 

HAZOP Scenario Development (continued)

8:30 – 10:00 

Application of HAZOP Study to a continuous process (workshop exercise)

10:00 – 10:15  

Morning Break

10:15 – Noon

Determining the adequacy of safeguards; documenting findings and recommendations

Noon – 1:00 

Lunch Break

1:00 – 2:30 

Preparation for the PHA and first team meeting

2:30 – 3:00 

Overview for other techniques; Checklist Analysis

3:00 – 3:15 

Afternoon Break

3:15 – 4:30

Application of What-If Analysis to continuous process (with workshop)



Day Three

8:00 – 9:30 

Application of FMEA to continuous process (with workshop)

9:30 – 10:00 

Introduction to Fault Tree Analysis; Method selection

10:00 – 10:15  

Morning Break

10:15 – Noon

Hazard evaluation of procedure-based operations (with workshop)

Noon – 1:00 

Lunch Break

1:00 – 2:00 

PHA updates and revalidations

2:00 – 2:30  

PHA completion and reporting

2:30 – 2:45 

Afternoon Break

2:45 – 4:30

Comprehension check and review

Day One

8:00 – 8:30 

Registration

8:30 – 9:00 

Introductions; Course Overview

9:00 – 10:00 

PHA requirements and standards

10:00 – 10:15 

Morning Break

10:15 – Noon 

Anatomy of process incidents; inherent safety reviews

Noon – 1:00 

Lunch Break

1:00 – 3:00 

Basic concepts of the HAZOP Study methodology

3:00 – 3:15 

Afternoon Break

3:15 – 5:00

HAZOP scenario development



Day Two

8:00 – 8:30 

HAZOP Scenario Development (continued)

8:30 – 10:00 

Application of HAZOP Study to a continuous process (workshop exercise)

10:00 – 10:15  

Morning Break

10:15 – Noon

Determining the adequacy of safeguards; documenting findings and recommendations

Noon – 1:00 

Lunch Break

1:00 – 2:30 

Preparation for the PHA and first team meeting

2:30 – 3:00 

Overview for other techniques; Checklist Analysis

3:00 – 3:15 

Afternoon Break

3:15 – 4:30

Application of What-If Analysis to continuous process (with workshop)



Day Three

8:00 – 9:30 

Application of FMEA to continuous process (with workshop)

9:30 – 10:00 

Introduction to Fault Tree Analysis; Method selection

10:00 – 10:15  

Morning Break

10:15 – Noon

Hazard evaluation of procedure-based operations (with workshop)

Noon – 1:00 

Lunch Break

1:00 – 2:00 

PHA updates and revalidations

2:00 – 2:30  

PHA completion and reporting

2:30 – 2:45 

Afternoon Break

2:45 – 4:30

Comprehension check and review

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  • Course ID:
    CH157
  • Source:
    CCPS - Center for Chemical Process Safety
  • Language:
    English
  • Skill Level:
    Intermediate
  • Duration:
    3 days
  • CEUs:
    2.25
  • PDHs:
    22.50
  • Accrediting Agencies:
    Florida
    New Jersey
    New York
    RCEP