HAZOP: Hazard and Operability Study

Course Objective

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to understand and apply the HAZOP methodology in a structured and effective manner through knowledge of the international regulatory framework governing these studies, identification of the essential baseline information required for their development, and analysis of the key organizational elements involved.

Participants will acquire the competencies necessary to properly prepare, conduct, close, and document a HAZOP study, ensuring the accurate development of the final report (deliverable).

Target Audience

This course is intended for professionals and specialists who participate directly or indirectly in the lifecycle of industrial process facilities, including conceptual and detailed engineering, design, consulting, construction, maintenance, commissioning, and plant startup phases.

It is especially designed for engineers, supervisors, technical leaders, and safety professionals responsible for the identification, evaluation, and management of process risks.

The program provides significant value to professionals involved in disciplines such as process engineering, process safety, operations, maintenance, instrumentation and control, functional safety, asset integrity, and operational reliability, as well as those responsible for Process Safety Management (PSM), industrial safety, and environmental protection systems.

The course is also highly recommended for consultants, auditors, HAZOP leaders, and multidisciplinary team members seeking to strengthen their competencies in accordance with international standards and best practices, including guidelines from IEC, ISO, API, and global regulatory authorities, contributing to risk reduction, prevention of major accidents, and regulatory compliance in process facilities.

Course Scope

Fundamentals and International Regulatory Framework

The course will cover the core principles of the HAZOP methodology within the context of major international standards and guidelines, including IEC 61882, IEC 61511, OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), and best practices recommended by the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS®).

Methodology and Specialized Terminology

Key concepts, technical terminology, and the methodological structure of HAZOP studies will be examined in depth, along with information requirements, resource allocation, and planning elements necessary for effective analysis preparation.

Practical Application of the Methodology

Case studies and practical exercises will be developed to support real-world application of the HAZOP methodology, enabling participants to strengthen their ability to identify deviations, causes, consequences, and safeguards (applicable in classroom-based training).

Records Management and Technical Documentation

The course will address the proper preparation and control of HAZOP worksheet records, efficient use of specialized tools such as PHIA-Expert®, and preparation of technical documentation and reports associated with the study, in accordance with international best practices.

Assignment of Responsibilities and Action Management

Clear guidelines will be established for defining HAZOP team roles and responsibilities, as well as for tracking, closing, and verifying recommendations and actions resulting from the analysis.

Integration into the Process Safety Management (PSM) System

The course will examine how HAZOP studies are effectively integrated within a Process Safety Management (PSM) system, aligned with the CCPS® framework, contributing to continuous improvement, management of change (MOC), and prevention of major process incidents.