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HAZOP Failure Checklist: Problem Strategy

This document outlines common problems that can occur during a Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) study and proposes strategies to address them. Some potential issues include poor facility preparation, a review that turns into a design discussion, sessions being too long, or a defensive design engineer. Suggested solutions involve ensuring an experienced leader manages the process well, having clear company policies on expectations, giving adequate notice, and parking issues to address later if needed to stay focused on the study. The overall goal is for the HAZOP to be conducted efficiently and effectively to identify any safety or operational concerns.

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HAZOP Failure Checklist: Problem Strategy

This document outlines common problems that can occur during a Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) study and proposes strategies to address them. Some potential issues include poor facility preparation, a review that turns into a design discussion, sessions being too long, or a defensive design engineer. Suggested solutions involve ensuring an experienced leader manages the process well, having clear company policies on expectations, giving adequate notice, and parking issues to address later if needed to stay focused on the study. The overall goal is for the HAZOP to be conducted efficiently and effectively to identify any safety or operational concerns.

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HAZOP Failure Checklist

Problem Strategy
Poor facility Preparation, dedicated facility, notice on door, sufficient
room for participants, projector/ display checked before
meeting. Sufficient space for both minutes and drawings.
Culture (acceptance of criticism) Company HAZOP policy – document the expected style of
the review.
Leader briefing of persons before the review.
HAZOP turns into a design review Record items /park.
Stop review and restart later
Too many bells and whistles (un- Experienced team.
necessary addons) Leader to manage.
Project Manager to ensure correct team is there.

Sessions too long Initial sessions can be longer,


End of day :1 hr,
Stop at reasonable time. 8am-3pm is good.
Company policy to dictate max hours.
Defensive Design Engineer Leader to manage.
Most engineers have experienced HAZOP before.
Ask them not to be defensive and starting assumption of
HAZOP is that design is “perfect”
Going too quick through guide Leader responsibility to manage.
words Company policy

Lack of management support Show them prior report.


Top management to sign HAZOP policy
Not enough notice Send notice to well in advance and to person supervisor.
Idea killers Not on.
Leader to manage.
Last resort – try to change team
Lack of commitment Prior notification to supervisor stating time requirements
and expectations.
Company policy
Not enough preparation Leader to make sure all necessary materials have been
sighted before HAZOP.
Company policy to state what materials are required.
Time not allowed for Notice.
Give indication of time required on notice.
Prioritise and do priority items properly.
One method known Training of leader in alternate methods (batch, instructions
etc, HAZID)
Problem solving Park and action for resolution

Hidden agenda Obvious.


Leader to handle.

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