Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
Comprehensive hazard identification is the cornerstone of effective risk management. The Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) course covers practical methods for performing process hazard analyses (PHAs) of systems and procedures, using the hazard and operability (HAZOP) and what-if and checklist techniques. It teaches participants the methods used to identify hazard potential and their consequences when plant or equipment operates outside its design intent.
Outline
- Process safety management & risk assessment
- Using the risk ranking matrix
- What-if and checklist technique, HAZOP technique
- Differences between HAZOP, what-if and checklist
- Analysis preparation, meetings, documentation & follow-up
- Understand how the LOPA technique can assist in the determination of the suitability of safeguards
- Common failings in PHAs, Human factors concepts
- PHA for analysing procedures and batch processes
- Roles & responsibilities of team and team members
- PHA revalidation
Who is this for?
Project Managers, Operation Managers, Process Engineers, Operators, HSE advisors and risk management practitioners.
What prior study is recommended?
Education, skills or experience equivalent to undergraduate level.
At the end of the course you should be able to:
- Select the most appropriate technique for the PHA
- Apply PHA techniques to identify hazards, clearly define the consequences and challenge the suitability of the safeguards
- Report and document the findings from the PHA
For groups
This course can be customised and delivered at a location that suits you. Contact our training team to find out how we can support your training needs.