HAZOP Study & Facilitation Training Course

Course Overview

Learning Objectives

• Analyze the principles, purpose, scope, and methodology of HAZOP studies within oil and gas and process industry environments.
• Develop a structured approach for preparing HAZOP studies, including scope definition, process information review, node selection, and team preparation.
• Apply HAZOP guidewords systematically to identify meaningful process deviations from intended operating conditions.
• Evaluate the causes and consequences of identified deviations using structured technical questioning and evidence-based discussion.
• Assess existing safeguards, control systems, alarms, procedures, and protective measures associated with identified scenarios.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary HAZOP sessions while maintaining technical focus, balanced participation, and effective time management.
• Improve questioning, listening, challenge, and consensus-building techniques required for effective HAZOP facilitation.
• Distinguish credible process safety scenarios from unrealistic, duplicated, or insufficiently supported assumptions during HAZOP discussions.
• Develop clear, specific, technically justified, and actionable HAZOP recommendations based on identified risks and safeguard gaps.
• Evaluate the quality and completeness of HAZOP worksheets, study records, recommendations, and supporting documentation.
• Strengthen the integration of HAZOP findings with process safety management, Management of Change, design review, commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Conduct a practical HAZOP study and demonstrate effective facilitation techniques by the end of the training program.

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Learning Outcomes

• Explain the purpose, principles, structure, and application of HAZOP studies in oil and gas operations.
• Prepare the required process information, drawings, documents, and team arrangements for an effective HAZOP study.
• Define appropriate HAZOP study boundaries, process nodes, design intent, and operating parameters.
• Apply guidewords systematically to identify deviations involving flow, pressure, temperature, level, composition, control, and other process variables.
• Identify credible causes and consequences associated with process deviations.
• Evaluate existing safeguards, including alarms, interlocks, shutdown systems, procedures, containment systems, and other protective measures.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary discussions using effective questioning, listening, clarification, challenge, and consensus-building techniques.
• Manage different technical viewpoints and maintain productive participation during complex HAZOP sessions.
• Differentiate significant process safety concerns from issues that do not require additional action.
• Develop clear and actionable HAZOP recommendations with appropriate technical justification and priorities.
• Review HAZOP documentation for consistency, completeness, traceability, and technical quality.
• Connect HAZOP findings with Management of Change, process safety management, design verification, commissioning, and operational readiness.

Course Outline