(formerly Process Hazard Analysis Leader Training Using the HAZOP and What-if/Checklist Techniques) Testimonials "Excellent and knowledgeable instructor. Lots of material presented effectively." - Don Allen, Manager of Regulatory Compliance, AmeriGas Propane, L.P. "Excellent class. It will aid me in my job. I have a better understanding of what should be expected/performed in a PHA." - Rebecca Raabe, General Engineer, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board "Excellent class - techniques are the best." - Clark Bingham, Manufacturing Technician, BASF Corporation Course Description This course covers practical methods for performing process hazard analyses (PHAs) of systems, procedures, and computer software using the hazard and operability (HAZOP) and what-if/checklist techniques that will address federal regulatory requirements. Qualify as a "knowledgeable" PHA leader, as required by OSHA and EPA, and be eligible for certification as a PHA leader. (If you are interested in registering for the 5-day course with the software option, please click here.) Learn how to perform a PHA, including these critical elements: Scoping the PHA Collecting information Selecting the team Leading a meeting Documenting results Application to Your Industry You will learn how to apply HAZOP and/or what-if/checklist analyses to any process system in industries as diverse as chemical, petroleum, pulp and paper, explosives, mining, iron and steel, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. HAZOP and What-if/Checklist Techniques HAZOP analysis and what-if/checklist analyses are the most popular techniques for initial PHAs, ongoing management of change reviews, and revalidation because they both facilitate systematic, imaginative searches for process hazards and potential operational difficulties. Each technique has unique strengths in analyzing certain types of systems. You will lead and participate in several analyses to become familiar with the techniques before completing the course. Human Factors Because human factors analysis is such an important part of a PHA, one full day of instruction will focus on human factors issues. You will learn how to apply the HAZOP and what-if/checklist techniques to analyzing procedures (such as system startup, shutdown, batch operation, and maintenance) for the hazards of not performing a step as specified. You will also learn how to investigate the work situation for root causes of human error. Software Computerized methods for performing and documenting a HAZOP analysis will be demonstrated. And if you register for the 5-day option, you will also receive the state-of-the-art, Windows®-based HazardReview LEADER software (and a detailed user's guide) for documenting a PHA (using HAZOP, what-if, failure modes and effects analysis [FMEA], and other techniques). For the 5-day option, bring your laptop to participate in workshops and gain an in-depth understanding of your new software. Already have the HazardReview LEADER software and want to attend the Friday workshop? You may do so at no charge. Simply call our Customer Service Desk at 1-800-769-1199 to register and bring your software already loaded on your laptop for the Friday workshop. Not ready to purchase the HazardReview LEADER software? You can evaluate the software for free by either downloading a demo copy or observe the Friday software workshop as our guest. To register as a workshop observer, call our Customer Service Desk at 1-800-769-1199 Low Student-to-Teacher Ratio A low ratio of students to instructors (no more than 7:1) ensures plenty of one-on-one coaching by our expert instructors during realistic workshop exercises. How You Will Benefit Come away from the course with these valuable materials: A copy of the HazardReview LEADER software and manual (5-day attendees only) A dvd on the HAZOP technique A copy of the course notes and problem solutions A Manager's Guide to Reducing Human Errors A certificate of completion Accreditation: 2.6/3.1 CEUs, 2.6/3.1 COCs, 4.34 CMs, ABIH approval #10-222 For more information on this course, contact Customer Service at 1-800-769-1199.     Code Start/End Dates Location 27180 Oct 4-7, 2010 ABS Consulting | Knoxville, TN Location/Hotel Information 27291 Dec 6-9, 2010 ABS Consulting | Knoxville, TN Location/Hotel Information 27894 Feb 14-17, 2011 Royal Sonesta Hotel | New Orleans, LA Make reservations by 1/24/2011 to get the room rate of $159 Tel: 1-504-586-0300 27950 Apr 11-14, 2011 ABS Consulting | Knoxville, TN Location/Hotel Information For more information on this course, contact Customer Service at 1-800-769-1199. Course Highlights Process safety management and risk assessment concepts PHA requirements What-if/checklist technique (including workshop) HAZOP technique (including multiple workshops) Analysis preparation, meetings, documentation, and follow-up Human factors concepts HAZOP/what-if techniques for analyzing procedures and batch processes (including workshops) PHA revalidation description Certification examination (optional) HazardReview LEADER 4 (optional day 5) Course Outline DAY 1 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Introduction Process safety management and risk assessment concepts PHA requirements What-if/checklist technique Workshop: What-if/checklist review of a continuous process Analysis scope DAY 2 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. HAZOP technique Analysis preparation Analysis meeting Workshop: Example HAZOP (instructor-led) Workshop: HAZOP review of a continuous process DAY 3 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Workshop: HAZOP review of a continuous process (continued) Analysis documentation, results, and follow-up Human factors concepts HAZOP/what-if techniques for analyzing procedures and batch processes Workshop: Example HAZOP (instructor-led) DAY 4 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Workshop: HAZOP/what-if reviews of batch processes and procedures PHA revalidation overview Certification examination (optional) LEADER software demonstration Critique of HAZOP leaders and course review DAY 5 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. HazardReview LEADER 4 functions and features (optional) Workshop: Using LEADER 4 to document a PHA (optional) For more information on this course, contact Customer Service at 1-800-769-1199. This course is taught by expert PHA leaders who, collectively, have been and currently are involved in hundreds of PHAs (This course has received excellent reviews for over 20 years)   Donald Lorenzo 1-865-671-5842 dlorenzo@absconsulting.com Thomas Williams 1-865-671-5804 trwilliams@absconsulting.com Henrique Paula 1-281-673-2750 hpaula@absconsulting.com For more information on this course, contact Customer Service at 1-800-769-1199.

Related Courses Revalidating Process Hazard Analyses Advanced PHA Leader Layer of Protection Analysis Related Course Certification This course is part of ABS Consulting’s PHA Leader, Advanced PHA Leader, PHA Revalidator, and Advanced Root Cause Analyst/Incident Investigator certification. Onsite Course This course can be taught at your facility. Find out more. Related Software HazardReview LEADER. World-class PHA/HAZOP/LOPA software integrated with Microsoft® Office. Related Services Need help? We can help you perform or document your PHA. Related Resources PHA FAQs. As part of ABS Consulting's commitment to customer service, we are happy to answer process hazard analysis or revalidation questions.