The HAZOP Leader's Handbook

How to Plan and Conduct Successful HAZOP Studies

1st Edition - April 14, 2022
Author: Philip Eames
Language: English
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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 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.

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

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The HAZOP Leader's Handbook

How to Plan and Conduct Successful HAZOP Studies

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