Introduction to PHA / HAZOP

Learn the theory behind conducting PHA or HAZOP studies and why they matter. Prerequisites are required.

Personal Development

One classroom or remote training day
Providing 0.8 CEU (Continuing Education Units) or 8 PDH (Professional Development Hours)

Course Overview 

Through this Process Hazard Analysis / Hazard and Operability Study (PHA/HAZOP) overview training, you will learn the theory behind conducting these studies and why they matter.

You will learn the principles behind each of the major PHA methods (HAZOP, What-if?, Checklist, FMEA) and the attributes of each methodology.

Through this course you will learn how to effectively and efficiently participate and contribute to PHAs.

Course Benefits

  • Participants will develop a basic understanding of PHA processes. The course will focus on the HAZOP methodology and the roles and responsibilities of participants.
  • ACM also has available a full 3 day PHA/ HAZOP Leadership Workshop in case participants wish to further develop the ability to lead HAZOP studies.
  • A comprehensive workbook and reference guide will be supplied.

Prerequisites or Related Courses

It is recommended that participants have completed the following training course:

  • Piping and instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and Engineering Drawings Interpretation

Who Should Attend

This course will be of benefit to anyone involved in PHAs as a participant but not as a leader of the group. Registrants do have the option to attend the full 3 day PHA/HAZOP Leadership Workshop if they wish to develop the ability to lead PHA studies.

  • PHA / HAZOP scribes
  • Health and Safety / HSE Professionals
  • Process Safety Management (PSM) / Loss Management Specialists
  • Supervisors, Managers, and engineers responsible for PHA studies

Why Choose Risk Alive®?

Our courses and workshops are experiential, interactive and provide participant’s with practical knowledge and tools that can be immediately applied back at work.

We also offer options for in-person or remote training experiences, as well as private and customizable training courses for you or your team.