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Every Team Member in a hazard and operability study has an important role to play. If you are going to be in a HazOp, it is important that you understand the HazOp process, how to prepare, and your role in the meetings to make sure your contribution is effective.
At =Method, we believe HazOps are too important to leave to chance.
This is a 1-day practical introduction to Hazard and Operability Study (HazOp). It is designed to give prospective HazOp team members the knowledge and confidence they need to participate effectively in hazard study meetings.
This learning outcome is achieved through both formal classroom training and by participating in a simulated HazOp meeting. We usually offer this training as a private course to clients who are about to begin a program of HazOp studies, and who want to make sure their team is fully equipped for that.
Course Content
- An Introduction to Hazard Study – why, what and how!
- HazOp Context – process safety, and where HazOp (also called ‘hazard study 3’) fits within the IChemE’s 6-stage approach to hazard study.
- Process Hazards – an overview of the most common process hazards, including fires and explosions, overpressure and runaway reaction.
- The HazOp process – the mechanics of how HazOp meetings work.
- Risk Scoring – how do we know if we’ve done ‘enough’? Practical uses, and common pitfalls associated with risk scoring.
- HazOp Practice – a syndicate exercise, carrying out a study on either =Method’s sample process (public courses) or a real-life example (in-house courses).
- Effective Team Participation – What is expected of HazOp team members. How to prepare well and participate effectively to ensure a good HazOp.
- Functional Safety - The relationship to and requirements of Functional Safety standards (such as IEC 61511), which provide the framework within which the Hazard Studies are taking place and which in turn depend on the study outputs.
- Next Steps – what happens after HazOp
Who should attend
Anybody who will be attending HazOp or other hazard study meetings as a team member. This will include operations staff, plant managers, chemists, process engineers and other technical specialists.
Pre-qualification
This course assumes no-prior knowledge of HazOp, but background knowledge of typical process industry applications will be useful. (Note, since Hazard Study meetings would typically be multi-disciplinary, the course is designed such that the learning objectives can be met without delegates having any particular prior knowledge).
After this course you will be able to:
- Participate fully in Hazard Study meetings as a team member.
- Contribute fully as a discipline representative (e.g. chemist, process engineer, plant manager) where appropriate.
What you will get
All delegates will receive:
- The course material in printed format.
A certificate of attendance for each delegate that attends the full course. (8 hours of CPD)
Course Options
In-House
The course is delivered at a client's premises as a closed course. Please contact us for more information.
For those requiring more in-depth training, we also offer a 4-day Hazard Study for Leaders Training Course.
About the Trainer
David Sparkes
The trainer for this course is David Sparkes. He is Technical Director of Method Process Safety Ltd. He is a chartered chemical engineer, experienced HazOp and LOPA facilitator, a Fellow of the IChemE, and is registered with the IChemE as a Professional Process Safety Engineer (PPSE). David Sparkes' trainer profile.
Price
A quotation can be provided on request.
Course Enquiries
If you have any further questions, please call +44 (0)1462 713313, email support@methodprosafe.com or contact us online. If you wish to proceed, check your diary and reserve a place.
In-house training course
Our "HazOp Training Course for Team Members" is delivered in-house as a private course, Please contact us with your requirements.
Check your diary and reserve a place
Delegate comments
In course feedback our delegates rated this course 90.9%. See recent comments below, or more comments here.
Very good for general overview and introduction to HazOps
I enjoyed how the trainer engaged everyone in the course, answered any questions from everyone. Really I would rate him 100 out of100. Definitely recommend this training to everyone I can:)
Go for it
Good information and examples of carrying out HazOps
I now have a better understanding of how we define causes and safeguard
David kept us engaged throughout which from my experience of being in other safety trainings is quite difficult
Should be mandatory prior to attending HazOps
Overall the trainer was excellent
It is useful
Overall the course was excellent
Very useful, especially if not familiar with HazOps
The most important thing i learned was about scoring.
Worthwhile course for HazOp team members
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