HAZOP Study a Great Tool for Hazardous Industry to Identify Process Hazard

A hazard and operability study (HAZOP) is very important for identifying and evaluating problems that may represent risks to personnel or equipment within complex processes and operations. Multi-disciplinary teams are required to carry out a HAZOP, some of which may not have experience in the area before, or may need a guideline for best practice. TheSafetyMaster provides Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Training Programme.

There are some ways to assess a process or workplace for hazards, and every approach has strengths and weaknesses. For example, the worker-focused Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is especially effective for the protection of workers, because it considers each task that a worker must perform. The technique includes an in-depth examination of the method and engineering intention of the latest or existing facilities to assess the hazard potential of operation outside the planning intention or malfunction of individual items of kit and their consequential effects on the facility.

HAZOP is led by an experienced facilitator. For an oil & gas project, a specific team would require a person from Machines, Project Engineering, Process, Instruments, and Operations, and it’d require the involvement of process technologists, environmental specialists and company Health & Safety and Environment (HSE) staff for few parts of the work.

HAZOP studies provide a particular method to enhance plant safety by taking consideration of technical and organizational hazards, human error and external influences. In addition to determining which safety measures provide genuine benefits, HAZOP studies also can help identify the qualitative solutions for functional safety assets of process control. The results can be used to reduce the likelihood of costly and time-consuming malfunctions while increasing operational safety and availability.

By the end of the Hazop training, employees will be able to:
• Make a successful HAZOP study that clearly identifies the scope and timeframes
• Select and motivate the HAZOP team to finish the study on time and with results
• Guide productive HAZOP study meetings to succeed in positive outcomes
• Identify and solve problems that occur during HAZOP studies
• Create effective and user-friendly HAZOP study reports
• Analyze HAZOP study results and form the organization’s improvement recommendations

This Training will benefit:
• All key persons in the organization, who by their discipline and/or position are likely to be called on to plan, organize or manage a HAZOP study.
• All who have responsibility for the management of process plant safety assessments using the HAZOP technique including but not limited to Senior Management, Plant Managers, Process and Maintenance engineers (all disciplines), Safety Specialists, and Process Training Instructors.

How Can We Help
TheSafetyMaster has conducted numerous HAZID’s/HAZOP studies for many clients. Our practical approach helps clients to correctly identify the hazards and implement cost-effective solutions. The focus on the Human Factor approach to HAZOP studies assists the client to identify potential hazards that may not be spotted in a regular HAZOP study. Organizations can ensure good Hazop quality by developing the Hazop skills of their professionals. HAZOP training is provided by an expert trainer with long years of experience, utilizing a practical and interactive approach. 

TheSafetyMaster provides several workshops and mock Hazops, therefore giving the employees invaluable hands-on-experience. We also provide Hazard and Operability Analysis (HAZOP).

Send us your enquiry to info@thesafetymaster.com or speak to our expert at +917665231743 for conducting in- house HAZOP study.

Pre Startup Safety Review by TheSafetyMaster

Management of Change and Pre-startup Safety Review (PSSR) Management of Change is the element for which all other foundation elements of Process Safety Management (PSM) are implemented. It is the PSM element that controls the introduction of new risk. Recognizing change, analyzing the danger of every change, and doing small changes efficiently are just a few of the hurdles that managers face with MOC implementation.

The aim of a pre-startup safety review is to assist make sure that proper safety measures are taken and are operational before a new chemical is placed or the current chemical plant is modified. The pre-startup review confirms that before the introduction of a modified chemical or a modification to the current hazardous chemical inventory:

·         Construction of equipment is in conformity with design specifications;

·         Safety, maintenance, operating, and emergency procedures are in their proper place and correct;

·         For new chemicals, a PHA has been performed and recommendations have been resolved or implemented before the chemical arrives on the site;

·         For changed processes, the Management of Change requirements have been met; and

·         Training of each employee involved in handling the dangerous chemical has been completed.

The Pre- Startup Safety Review is a safety review conducted before the startup of a modified or new manufacturing factory or facility to make sure that installations meet the first design, to catch and re-assess any potential hazard from the changes during the detailed construction and engineering phase of the project. In other words, it makes sure the status of the processing facility.

The Main Activities in the PSSR of a Project

Following activities are administered during a PSSR with coordination between Contractor and Owner of the plant/facilities:

·         Do PSSR participation from the authorized Contractor and Owner personnel

·         Do Technical and HSE reviews of documentation

·         Verify all construction and equipment is in conformity with safety, environmental and health regulation, and standards.

·         Complete all corrective action items raised within the PSSR.

·         Complete Post- Start-up corrective action items.

·         The representative of the Project Owner signs the PSSR checklists for approval of the commissioning/start-up of the plant.

·         Documentation of PSSR.

How TheSafetyMaster can Help:

1.      TheSafetyMaster provides training and certifications for Pre-startup Safety Review.

2.      TheSafetyMaster has a team of experts who are specialized in Pre- Startup Safety Review and they help your organization to conduct PPSR and train your employees to conduct the same after then.

3.      We are a renowned company for conducting a HAZOP Study for the organization if required. We also give Behavior-Based Safety Training and many more.

4.      We also provide standard document development for the Pre-startup safety review.

Send us your enquiry to info@thesafetymaster.com or speak to our expert at  +91 7665231743 to conduct the PSSR in your organization.