This course introduces hazard identification techniques used in process safety, focusing on methods such as Process Hazard Analysis, Fault Tree and Event Tree analysis, and HAZOP studies. Students will learn to apply hazard identification tools, including checklist approaches, ranking, and advanced HAZOP procedures, with practical applications and case studies.

• Understand and apply hazard identification techniques.
• Conduct Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and HAZID studies.
• Use Fault Tree and Event Tree analysis for risk assessment.
• Implement and manage HAZOP studies, including recording and auditing.
• Apply advanced HAZOP procedures to specific applications.
• Analyze hazard identification processes through case studies.

• Introduction to Hazard Identification
• Process Hazard Analysis
• Checklist and Relative Ranking
• Fault Tree Analysis and Event Tree Analysis
• Hazard Identification Study (HAZID)
• Layer of Protection Analysis
• Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP)
• Detailed HAZOP Study Procedure
• Implementation of HAZOP Study
• Implementation of HAZOP Studies, Recording and Auditing, Training
• Advanced Aspects of HAZOP Studies
• HAZOP Specific Applications
• Case Study

1. EPSC’s Hazard Identification Methods
2. Crawley’s HAZOP: Guides to Best Practices