L3: Benefits and Limitations of Hazard and Operability Study
Wed, 5/21: 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM CDT
00524
Education Session
00524
Education Session
Kansas City Convention Center
Room: 3501 G
CM Credit Hours: 1
Description
The Hazard and Operability Study (HazOp) has a unique history in the evolution of the hazard analysis profession. Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals (29 CFR 1910.119) and Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions [Risk Management Program] (40 CFR Part 68) specifically name the HazOp as an "appropriate methodology to determine and evaluate the hazards of the process being analyzed." If the HazOp is codified within regulations, why question the validity and use of this hazard evaluation technique? This session questions the validity, appropriateness, and use of the HazOp as the traditional and go-to hazard evaluation technique. Topics will include: 1) a brief history and development timeline of the HazOp hazard evaluation technique; 2) a high-level overview; 3) visual HazOp examples; 4) specific benefits; and 5) common mistakes encountered with the HazOp. There will be an opportunity for brief discussion and comments, along with lessons learned from hazard analysis expertise and a library of references.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the participant will be able to:
• Summarize the development of the Hazard and Operability Study (HazOp).
• Identify situations where the HazOp is appropriate.
• Distinguish where HazOp may not be the appropriate hazard evaluation tool.
• Summarize the development of the Hazard and Operability Study (HazOp).
• Identify situations where the HazOp is appropriate.
• Distinguish where HazOp may not be the appropriate hazard evaluation tool.
Content Level
Intermediate
Interactive Session Experience
Q&A
Organizational Category
Corporation/Company
Primary Industry
All Industries
Topics
Available as part of AIHA Connect OnDemand
Hazard Recognition/Exposure Assessment
Risk Assessment and Management
Standards, Regulations and Legal Issues