A focused review of how the plant could deviate from its intended operation.
We bring structure to the discussion, draw on the team’s experience and document findings and recommendations clearly.
- Prepared study scope
- Relevant technical participation
- Actions with defined ownership
When a study can help
New treatment systems
Review a sufficiently developed design before implementation.
Plant modifications
Examine changes to equipment, controls or operating conditions.
Existing installations
Review defined systems using current plant information.
What our support covers
- 01
Study preparation
Agree scope, nodes, documentation and participants.
- 02
Independent chairing and recording
Facilitate a structured guide-word review and capture the discussion.
- 03
Deviations and safeguards
Examine causes, consequences and existing safeguards.
- 04
Risk assessment
Apply the agreed criteria and risk matrix where required.
- 05
Action definition
Record clear recommendations, owners and completion requirements.
- 06
Close-out support
Track responses and review supporting evidence where commissioned.
What you receive
A documented study record and an action register your team can work through.
- Scope, team and reference documents
- Node worksheets and findings
- Recorded causes and consequences
- Safeguards and risk rankings, where used
- Actions, owners and target dates
- Close-out status, where included
Implementation and action approval follow the agreed project responsibilities.
From preparation to follow-up
- 01
Prepare
Agree scope, gather documentation and confirm participants.
- 02
Facilitate and record
Chair the study, capture discussion and agree actions.
- 03
Report and follow up
Issue the study record and support action close-out where commissioned.
Let’s plan your HAZOP study.
Tell us about your system, project stage, available drawings and intended timing.

