Hazard & Operability Studies (HAZOPS) & Hazard Identification Study (HAZIDS)

BACKGROUND:

Hazard & Operability Studies (HAZOPS) & Hazard Identification Study (HAZIDS) is very comon terminology in oil and gas industries and other types where its operation involve potential severe hazards.

HAZOPS stand for hazard Hazards & Operability Staudye. It is a systematic method of analysis of the operability parameters deviations using a specific vocabulary. The required documents in order to accomplish the study are the equipment sketches (PID, PFDs) and a process description.

HAZID- is a utilized technique for the identification of the significant hazards related to an operational activity. The study is based on key-words such as Control philosophy/ Flammable/ Toxic materials Hazards related to Electricity/ Security hazards/ Health hazards/ Hazards related to Height Safety Equipment – State of the Art/Operation philosophy (Manning, Training, etc.)

Background & About the Course

HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) is a systematic analysis method used to evaluate deviations in operability parameters through a specific vocabulary. Essential documents for conducting a HAZOP study include equipment sketches (P&IDs, PFDs) and process descriptions. HAZID (Hazard Identification) is a technique used to identify significant hazards associated with operational activities, focusing on keywords related to control philosophy, flammable and toxic materials, electrical hazards, security hazards, health hazards, and safety equipment.

This training course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively conduct HAZOP and HAZID studies, enhancing their ability to manage risks and ensure safety in industrial operations.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the concept of risk and the risk management process.
• Provide a framework for HAZOP within risk assessment and an HSE Management System.
• Review the role of HAZOP within HSE project plans.
• Increase familiarity with HAZOP protocol, logic, structure, and methodology.
• Describe the role and structure of the HAZOP Team and procedures.
• Introduce the role, responsibilities, and conduct of a HAZOP Team Leader.
• Gain hands-on experience in applying HAZOP to various processes and systems.

Who Should Attend

This training is recommended for:

• Production and Facilities Managers
• Engineers (Design, Process, Facilities, Instrumentation, and Control)
• Operations and Safety Process Operators
• Safety/Environment Personnel
• Plant Operators
• Maintenance Personnel

Course Outline

1. HAZOP Method

• HAZOP study assumptions and applications
• Ideal HAZOP review reference data
• Credible and non-credible scenarios
• HAZOP technical suggestions and recommendations
• Administrative and engineering controls
• Approaches to assigning protection layers
• Performance-based and prescriptive approaches (API-RP-14C)
• HAZOP workshop

2. Hazard Identification

• Hazard management process and factors increasing hazard potential
• Understanding risk, consequences, and tolerable risk
• Evaluating risk using ALARP and risk matrices
• Protective measures and risk reduction strategies
• Process deviations and undesirable events
• Separation of process control and safety control systems

3. Hazard Analysis

• Risk criteria and estimating likelihood
• Understanding failure modes: safe, dangerous, detected, and undetected failures
• Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and Safety Integrity Levels (SIL)
• Risk reduction and reliability assessment
• Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

4. Case Study

• Application of HAZOP and HAZID methodologies in real-world scenarios.