HAZID CHAIR

Stands for Hazard Identification, HAZID is the process of proactively identifying hazards that can affect people, property, and the environment at the early stages of a project.

It involves a systematic and structured analysis to identify hazards early in the design or operational phase of a project.

HAZID aims to uncover all possible hazards, including those that may not be apparent.

This is completed by considering various scenarios and identifying hazards and deviations from normal operating conditions.

It typically involves a multidisciplinary team with expertise in different aspects of the system or process under the risk assessment above, such as engineering, operations, maintenance, and safety.

A HAZID is typically performed at an early stage of a project or during the design phase, to identify and assess possible hazards and risks associated with the overall system or process.

It aims to identify a broad range of hazards and assess their potential causes and consequences, without delving into detailed operational aspects.

Methodology of HAZID

The methodology of HAZID typically involves the following steps:

1. Defining the system or process being assessed and establishing the objectives and scope of the analysis.
2. Assembling a multidisciplinary team with relevant expertise.
3. Conducting brainstorming sessions with the aid of a check list of potential hazardous scenarios (e.g. Level, Pressure, Temperature, Materials of Construction) to identify possible hazards, considering various scenarios and deviations from normal operating conditions.
4. Assessing the risks associated with each identified hazard based on their likelihood of occurrence, the severity of consequences, and the ability to detect and prevent them.
5. Documenting the findings and recommendations for further action.

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