The HAZOP Leader's Handbook
How to Plan and Conduct Successful HAZOP Studies
- 1st Edition - April 14, 2022
- Author: Philip Eames
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 7 2 6 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 8 6 3 7 - 3
The HAZOP Leader’s Handbook is designed specifically to help HAZOP leaders plan and execute successful HAZOP studies, based on the author’s many years of experience of participa… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThe HAZOP Leader’s Handbook is designed specifically to help HAZOP leaders plan and execute successful HAZOP studies, based on the author’s many years of experience of participating in, observing and facilitating HAZOP studies, as well as observing, training, mentoring and assessing HAZOP leaders.
The book assumes that the reader understands the methodology and has experienced HAZOP meetings and does not seek to explain the methodology itself. Rather, it focuses on the application of the methodology and the responsibilities and skills of the HAZOP leader in the preparation, execution and reporting of the study. Although the principal subject is HAZOP, much of the content equally applies to other facilitated hazard identification techniques such as Hazard Identification (HAZID) or Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA).
The prime purpose of this book is to provide guidance specific to HAZOP leaders to help them to maximise the effectiveness of their HAZOP studies, thereby getting the most benefit from the methodology, promoting consistency and rigour in its application and sustaining its well-earned reputation.
- Includes HAZOP leader’s responsibilities and competence requirements and how to plan, prepare and manage a HAZOP study from its conception through to delivery of the final report
- Describes current best practice in the application of the HAZOP technique
- Explains the role of the HAZOP leader as a facilitator of study meetings using examples of facilitation techniques
- Discusses ways in which the leader can maximize the effectiveness of HAZOP technique in identifying and analyzing process hazards
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Abstract
- 1.1 Reputation and reality
- 1.2 Why this book?
- References
- Chapter 2. More than just a chair!
- Abstract
- 2.1 The HAZOP leader’s responsibilities
- 2.2 Are you ready for the challenges?
- 2.3 Qualifications, experience and skills
- 2.4 Developing and demonstrating your competence
- 2.5 Make sure you are independent!
- 2.6 Still want to be a HAZOP leader?
- References
- Chapter 3. Fail to prepare, prepare to fail
- Abstract
- 3.1 Is it HAZOP that you need?
- 3.2 Can you plan for success?
- 3.3 Terms of reference
- 3.4 The HAZOP team
- 3.5 Node selection
- 3.6 Deviations from design intent
- 3.7 How much time do you need?
- 3.8 Preparation you can start immediately
- 3.9 Preparations nearer the study
- 3.10 Summary: critical success factors
- References
- Chapter 4. Apply best practice
- Abstract
- 4.1 Constructing scenarios: the ‘golden rules’
- 4.2 A summary of scenario development
- 4.3 Tools for stimulating creativity
- 4.4 Some technical challenges
- 4.5 Policy challenges
- References
- Chapter 5. Facilitate!
- Abstract
- 5.1 The role of facilitator
- 5.2 Group dynamics
- 5.3 Team development
- 5.4 Individual communication styles
- 5.5 Facilitation skills
- 5.6 Consensus and disagreement
- 5.7 Dysfunctional behaviour
- 5.8 Crisis? What crisis?
- References
- Chapter 6. Focus on effectiveness
- Abstract
- 6.1 What do we mean by effectiveness?
- 6.2 Maintaining effectiveness: avoiding or overcoming common problems
- 6.3 Stopping the study
- 6.4 Assessing effectiveness
- References
- Chapter 7. Develop your product
- Abstract
- 7.1 What should go in the report?
- 7.2 Presenting the key findings
- 7.3 Analysing recommendations
- 7.4 Should opinions relating to quality be included?
- 7.5 Building up the report: before, during and after
- Chapter 8. How to be a better HAZOP leader
- Abstract
- Appendices
- Appendix 1 HAZOP practitioner assessment protocol
- Appendix 2 HAZOP preparation guide
- Appendix 3 Typical structured what if? or SWIFT checklist
- Appendix 4 Terms of Reference
- Appendix 5 Process safety information
- Appendix 6 Node selection guidance
- Appendix 7 HAZOP deviations
- Appendix 8 P&ID management protocol
- Appendix 9 HAZOP event checklist
- Appendix 10 Modes of loss and potential causes
- Appendix 11 Process flow failure modes—“The List”
- Appendix 12 Consequence pathways
- Appendix 13 Ground rules
- Appendix 14 Group dynamics
- Appendix references
- Appendix 15 Facilitation styles and group maturity
- Appendix references
- Appendix 16 Communication styles in facilitated sessions
- Appendix 17 Managing dysfunctional behaviour
- Appendix 18 HAZOP progress tracker
- Appendix 19 HAZOP progress report
- Appendix 20 Quality assurance checklist
- Appendix 21 Effectiveness assessment questionnaire
- Appendix 22 Final report contents
- List of abbreviations
- Index
- No. of pages: 262
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: April 14, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323917261
- eBook ISBN: 9780323986373
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