This course is for individuals experienced in the HAZOP technique who are required to lead HAZOP studies. They must have experience as a team member and understand the HAZOP methodology. Experience as a HAZOP study scribe would also be useful, by the end of this course you will understand:

· how to prepare for a HAZOP study meeting and programme – including defining the scope of the study and choosing the team

· how to choose nodes (parts of the drawings or operation for HAZOP study)

· how to estimate the programme requirements for the successful completion of a study

· facilitation techniques to motivate the team and keep them on task

· how to avoid common problems encountered during study meetings, including challenging behaviours

· how to formulate the HAZOP study report

· the team leader’s role in the implementation of recommendations and the management of the process

· leadership responsibilities

· planning a HAZOP programme

· node identification and time estimation

· preparation of the event

· recording style, skills and development of recommendations

· HAZOP meeting facilitation

· team dynamics

· leadership through the study

· development of the final report and action management

· Identify and choose appropriate risk tool

· Plan an prepare an effective HAZOP

· Utilise P&IDs and select nodes

· Develop guidewords, analyse deviations, identify control methods and assess risk

· Effectively facilitate a HAZOP (recognise barriers, ensure flow, manage dynamic)

· Document results and track close-out

· Actively apply Study Leadership

Anyone accountable for the assessment and management of Risks and Hazards in industry.

This course is for individuals experienced in the HAZOP technique who are required to lead HAZOP studies. They must have experience as a team member and understand the HAZOP methodology. Experience as a HAZOP study scribe would also be useful.