IOSH Approved – Principles and Practice of Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP)
Courses Overview:
Next Date: 18/06/2025
Duration: 2 days
Available Places: 12
The course focuses on the Principles and Practice of HAZOP as a systematic method to identify operating and system problems, and the fundamental steps roles and documents embedded within the process.
It is underpinned by the requirements of British Standard IEC 61882:2016 Hazard and Operability Studies Application Guide.
Course price:
£ 650.00 EX VAT
START 18/06/2025
END 19/06/2025
8:30 am
4:30 pm
START 17/12/2025
END 18/12/2025
8:30 am
4:30 pm
During the course, learners will gain an understanding of HAZOP as a systematic method to identify operating problems and the fundamental roles embedded within the process.
Initially developed to analyse chemical process systems and mining operation process, HAZOP now covers many types of systems and complex operations in high hazard industries and sectors. It can be applied to any procedure, and uses a series of guide words to investigate process deviations.
This course can be run as a closed course at your facility, planned to support the objectives of your site Hazard and Operability studies, and delivered in liaison with other stakeholders ensuring personnel understand the fundamental roles within the process.
Our open courses are run within Real World Environment at the National Centre for Process and Manufacturing, this environment provides an ideal opportunity to work with others and explore best practice for Emergency Response.
Who is this course for?
Learners are drawn from a range of different groups who may lead or facilitate hazard studies, including, management, safety professionals, maintenance personnel and process operators.
Duration:
2 Days
Prerequisites:
None
Closed Courses
This course can be run as a closed course at your facility, planned to support the objectives of your site control of work goals and utilising your forms.
Open Courses
Our open courses are run within Real World Environment at the National Centre for Process and Manufacturing, this environment provides an ideal opportunity to work with others and explore best practice for HazOp, utilising generic procedures and forms.
To provide the delegate with an understanding of the principles and practices for Hazard and Operability studies. Also, to allow the delegate to practice and conduct a HAZOP study using various examples of operational plant, equipment and processes.
The learner will be able to:
- Define and understand the tools and processes of hazard analysis.
- List the requirements and essential characteristics of the HAZOP study team.
- Understand the concept and requirements for correct HAZOP study management.
- Define and use the terms and processes required for effective HAZOP studies.
- Identify the lifecycle phases and how HAZOP studies can be utilised at each stage.
- Understand how both batch and continuous processes are studied using HAZOP.
- Conduct and apply HAZOP studies in their practical applications.
Principles
IOSH Approved – Closed book written test, pass mark 70% (14/20)
Practice
The session is interactive and leads to the completion of a short HAZOP study (not graded), to embed the practical process and roles.
IOSH and NEBOSH Progression Routes
The course provides excellent support for the IOSH Principles of Process Safety Management (Talk with our learning advisors about linking these for a discount) or the NEBOSH Certificate in Process Safety Management.
TRAINING FOR A LIFE-LONG CAREER
This course is just one step in a long career in the Tank Storage and Process industries. We offer a wide range of courses that can help your career progression in whichever avenue you are pursuing. Check out our Reynolds Training brochure for more information.
Learning Advisors:
We provide guidance on your career pathway with advice on relevant courses and how you can access them.
For more info on your progression, get in touch with your Learning Advisors: Karon Reynolds and Linda Campbell.
Your Site
Closed course delivery for your organisation at ‘your site’ contact our learning advisors Karon Reynolds or Linda Campbell, who will guide you through the steps.
Our Site – Reynolds Training Services LtdReynolds Training Services Ltd
Technical Training Centre
Redwood Park Estate, Stallingborough
North East Lincolnshire
DN41 8TH
Lead Tutor: Alan Oxborough
Working with Reynolds Training since 2011, Alan has the richest of backgrounds in operations and mantenance and blends this seamlessly with an ability to convey fundamental prinples and beyond to any audience.
IOSH
The Institute if Operational Safety and Health is the largest membership for safety and health professionals and Reynolds are an approved provider of IOSH courses
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