COURSE OVERVIEW

This hands-on, highly-interactive course includes various practical sessions and exercises. Theory learnt will be applied using our state-of-the-art “HAZOP” simulator. HAZID and HAZOP study auditing is an independent appraisal function undertaken by safety auditors to examine and evaluate HAZID or HAZOP study. The objective of HAZID/HAZOP auditing is to provide information to management in support of decision making and to assist members of the organization in the effective discharge of their responsibilities. To this end, HAZID and HAZOP auditing may furnish the organization with analyses, appraisals, recommendations, counsel, or information concerning the activities reviewed. The adequacy and effectiveness of the HAZID or HAZOP study, and the quality of the reports will be determined. The information furnished to different members of the organization may vary in format and detail, depending upon the requirements and requests of those commissioning the audit(s). Throughout the world, HAZID and HAZOP study auditing is performed in diverse environments and within organizations which vary in purpose, size, and structure. In addition, the laws and customs within various countries differ from one another. These differences may affect the practice of the auditing process in each environment.

This course is designed to provide participants with an up-to-date knowledge and skills on HAZID and HAZOP study auditing techniques. It includes principles and features of HAZID & HAZOP including HAZOP and HAZID reporting; auditor’s ethics and standard of conduct; audit program design and management; pre-audit activities; on-site activities; post-audit activities, audit of internal control systems, audit regulatory aspects, audit of process operations, audit of environmental impacts, auditor personal qualities and communication.