COURSE OVERVIEW:

Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies are the global standard for identifying process risks and operational problems in complex industrial facilities. This course provides an intensive training ground for professionals seeking to transition from study participants to expert facilitators and leaders. Participants will explore the psychological and technical dimensions of leading a multi-disciplinary team, focusing on how to maintain focus, manage group dynamics, and ensure that the rigorous "guide-word" methodology is applied consistently.

The scope of this training involves the mastery of the HAZOP workflow, from the initial definition of nodes and design intentions to the final documentation of recommendations. Attendees will learn how to prepare high-quality P and IDs, manage the software tools used for recording, and formulate clear, actionable findings. The course emphasizes the importance of leadership in driving the team toward a consensus on risk ranking while avoiding the pitfalls of "analysis paralysis" or groupthink.

Coverage includes the integration of HAZOP with other process safety management (PSM) elements, such as Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and Management of Change (MOC). Participants will examine the ethical responsibilities of the leader in ensuring that critical safety gaps are not overlooked due to schedule pressures. By practicing facilitation techniques in simulated workshop environments, this course equips leaders with the communication skills and technical authority needed to deliver robust safety assessments that protect personnel and assets.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1.  Explain the legal and safety requirements for conducting HAZOP studies.

2.  Differentiate between HAZOP, What-If, and FMEA methodologies.

3.  Plan and organize the resources required for a successful HAZOP workshop.

4.  Define study "Nodes" and "Design Intentions" with technical precision.

5.  Utilize Guide-words and Parameters to stimulate creative hazard identification.

6.  Facilitate diverse teams including engineers, operators, and specialists.

7.  Manage difficult group dynamics and resolve technical conflicts within the team.

8.  Record study findings accurately using specialized HAZOP software.

9.  Evaluate the adequacy of existing safeguards and protective layers.

10.  Link HAZOP findings to LOPA for semi-quantitative risk assessment.

11.  Write professional HAZOP reports with prioritized recommendations.

12.  Manage the follow-up and close-out process for identified actions.

13.  Lead a HAZOP for both new designs (projects) and existing operations.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Safety Engineers, Process Engineers, Project Managers, and Technical Professionals aspiring to become certified HAZOP Leaders or Facilitators.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.