Understand the Value – Why This Course Matters
This course is designed to build practical competence in leading or participating in hazard and operability studies (HAZOP), hazard identification (HAZID), and other structured risk analysis techniques. Participants will develop the ability to ensure safe design, operations, and reliability of high-hazard assets across their full life cycle.
Whether applied in early-stage project reviews or detailed facility assessments, these tools help organizations in hazardous industries simplify decision-making, reduce uncertainty, and implement meaningful control strategies. This training supports safer operations and more informed risk management in both technical and leadership roles.
Maxwell B.
Mechanical Engineer
"Great examples. Useful discussion."
Joyce T.
Maintenance Manager
"Appreciate the engagement."
Nikhil Q.
Mechanical Engineer
"We worked with actual P&IDs from real company projects, which made it much easier to see how these techniques apply in practice. It was very valuable to walk through real examples and understand how to approach HAZOP in our own facilities."
Kristin B.
Operations Manager
"Easy to follow. Good presentation of topics."
James H.
Engineering Manager
"Very informative and entertaining. Great instructor. The HAZOP course provided not just the theory, but also practical tools and real-world examples that made the concepts easy to understand and apply. The sessions were very engaging, and the instructor kept the entire group actively involved throughout. I came away with a much clearer understanding of how to plan and lead HAZOP studies effectively, and how to contribute more confidently to PHA sessions in my role as Engineering Manager."
This course is ideal for:
HAZID and HAZOP team leaders and members
Health, safety and environment (HSE) managers and specialists
Project engineers and risk owners
Process, instrumentation, and control engineers
Reliability, safety, and power engineers
Risk Fundamentals and Practical Application
Personal Safety vs. Process Safety — key differences and why both matter
Understanding hazard, risk, and control
Hazard identification and risk prioritization
Selection of risk control measures
Risk recording, reviewing, and communication
The role of PHA and risk analysis across the project and operations lifecycle
Structured Hazard Identification and Analysis Methods
HAZID techniques, checklists, and What-If analysis
When to use each method
Common challenges and best practices
Practical task: Simulate a HAZID session using a simple process example
Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and Event Tree Analysis (ETA)
Methodology and application
When and where to apply FTA and ETA
Practical task: Build and interpret a simple Fault Tree
HAZOP – Hazard and Operability Study
When and how to use HAZOP
HAZOP team composition, roles, and responsibilities
Planning, leading, and documenting HAZOP sessions
Using guide words, identifying causes, consequences, and protections
Recording recommendations — common pitfalls and success factors
Common team behaviors and facilitator tips for managing group dynamics
Practical task: HAZOP checklist completion + simulated HAZOP session
HAZOP report contents and structure
Barrier Models and Advanced Risk Reduction Techniques
Bowtie Analysis
Barrier-based thinking
Structure of a Bowtie diagram
Bowtie in PHA and risk communication
Practical examples from industry
Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
Purpose and benefits of LOPA
Initiating events and frequencies
Conditional modifiers and IPLs
Using LOPA in support of SIL determination
Common pitfalls in LOPA
Safety Integrity Levels (SIL)
SIL — purpose and definition
The link between LOPA and SIL
Overview of SIL selection process
SIL in project and operational risk management
Final Assessment and Reflection
Theoretical exam
Practical exam: Conduct a real-life HAZOP application (team exercise)
Reflection exercise: key lessons learned from applying PHA methods
Apply multiple hazard analysis tools including HAZID, HAZOP, FTA, ETA, Bowtie
Plan and lead effective risk sessions
Select appropriate methods based on project context
Facilitate productive team dynamics in risk assessments
Record findings and translate results into safety improvements
Support decision-making at every phase of the asset lifecycle
In-Company Training (for corporate groups of 8–20 participants):
Our expert-led, 2 or 3-day course is delivered exclusively for your team, at your location or other agreed venue or live via Zoom
Online Course (for individual learners) – Available in Q4 2025:
Join from anywhere in the world as soon as the course launches!
Enjoy 24 hours of flexible, self-paced study, 1 month of access, and unlimited support from our expert instructors.
Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by Canadian Safety Institute.
Yes. This course is designed for maximum engagement and skill application. The format includes:
Group discussions and live instructor feedback
Case study analysis and business scenarios
Role-play and small-group problem-solving
Interactive video material
Practical risk session simulations
Self-assessment and reflection activities
The tools and techniques taught in this course are immediately applicable to participants’ real-world roles and responsibilities.