Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) Studies Training Course

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Course Overview

HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) study is one of the most widely used hazard identification methods in the world and is utilized across many different industries. Countless potential risks and problems can be identified by using the systematic and structured approach of HAZOP. A successful HAZOP study is only possible if the study is guided effectively.

This training course is intended to provide participants with the skills needed to lead successful Hazard and Operability Studies for all types of processes. Participants will have sufficient understanding of and practice in the disciplines required for leading a HAZOP so that in their particular business environment, they will be able to maximize the value of the HAZOP process for identifying potential hazards and assessing solutions.

Important Features

The important features of the Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) Studies training course include:

Review of basic HAZOP skills
HAZOP team leadership skills
Application to batch systems (Batch HAZOP studies)
Detailed planning for effective HAZOP
Protective systems importance in HAZOP
Complementary HAZOP techniques, e.g. fault and event tree analysis
Ensuring HAZOP quality
Auditing – self-assessment techniques

Learning Objectives

Upon attendance to the Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) Studies training course, participants will be able to:

Introduce the role, responsibilities, and conduct of HAZOP team leader
Provide sufficient hands-on experience in the application of the HAZOP to different processes, systems and machinery
Appreciate the application of HAZOP methodology in other areas of interest, e.g., human reliability and human HAZOP
Understand the consequences of flammable/toxic releases, fire and explosion dispersion modeling

Target Audience

The Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) Studies training course is suitable for personnel who are required to lead HAZOP studies in any industry, especially:

Operations and Maintenance Personnel
Process, Reliability and Quality Control/Assurance Personnel
HSE Technical Personnel
Project Engineers
Anyone who needs a general understanding of the HAZOP process

Training Methodology

This practical and results-oriented training course is based on HAZOP methods and its application. It incorporates short inspiring lectures with structured lessons from the learning manual; workshop to apply and enhance the HAZOP study skills; ongoing discussions with action planning; ample time for Q&A; training activities to reinforce key concepts within a fun learning environment.

Pre & Post course assessments will be used to measure the effectiveness of this training.

Course Contents

Module 1 - Basic Concepts and Introduction to Risk Assessment

Key Topics

Hazards and Risks
Types of Hazards-Fire & Explosion
Types of Hazards-Toxic Materials
Preliminary Hazard Analysis
Consequence Analysis
Risk & Harm
Risk Graph
The ALARP Principle
Risk Reduction in Process Plants
Risk & Cost Calculations for bean counters
Layers of protection in the Process Industries
Diversity
Preventive and Mitigated Layers
The concepts of hazards, risk and risk assessment
Human contribution to accidents
Methods of risk evaluation
Integrating risk assessment within risk management
Semi-quantitative risk assessment techniques
Risk assessment framework – the role of HAZOP

Module 2 - HAZOP Types, Standards & Legal Requirements

Key Topics

Review of basic HAZOP skills
HAZOP Standards
HAZOP Standards
HAZOP as legal requirement
The Seveso Directives
HAZOP-OSHA
HAZOP-UK HSE
Types of HAZOP
Greenfield HAZOPs
Concept HAZOP
Basic Design HAZOP
Detailed HAZOP
Commissioning HAZOP
Brownfield HAZOP
CHAZOP

Module 3 -Managing HAZOPs

Key Topics

Why is managing HAZOPs so important?
Management Support
HAZOP Team composition and roles and
HAZOP Consultants
Role of HAZOP Leader
Role of HAZOP Secretary
Role of HAZOP team members
Team Skill Level
HAZOP Documentation
Auditing a HAZOP

Module 4 - HAZOP Protocols and Methodology

Key Topics

Information needed for HAZOP
Stages of HAZOP Study
Initial meeting
Introduction
Terms of reference
Scope of the review
HAZOP timetable
General conduct of the review
Report preparation
Mechanism for follow-up and review

Module 5 - Overview of Hazard Evaluation

Key Topics

Process hazards
Hazard identification
Predictive hazard evaluation
Hazard evaluation study
Preliminary hazard analysis (PHA)
What if analysis
FMEA: Failure mode and effect analysis
FTA: Fault tree analysis
Event tree analysis
HAZOP Applications, Case Studies, and Worked Examples

Classroom Session

Dubai

09 - 13 Nov 2026

$5,600

Port Louis

23 - 27 Nov 2026

$5,600

Dubai

19 - 23 Apr 2027

$5,600

Abu Dhabi

26 - 30 Jul 2027

$5,600

Johannesburg

23 - 27 Aug 2027

$5,600

Bangkok

04 - 08 Oct 2027

$5,950

Port Louis

01 - 05 Nov 2027

$5,600

Dubai

22 - 26 Nov 2027

$5,600

Amsterdam

06 - 10 Dec 2027

$5,950

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Online Session

Duration: 2 Hrs X 8 Days

Starting Date

01-Dec-2026

$3,000

Starting Date

15-Mar-2027

$3,500

Starting Date

07-Jun-2027

$3,500

Starting Date

04-Oct-2027

$3,500

Starting Date

07-Dec-2027

$3,500

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Certificate

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will receive a PROMISE Certificate of Completion.

Certificate

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will receive a PROMISE Certificate of Completion.

This Program has been approved for 25.00 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR , aPHRi , PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi and SPHRi recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®)

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