Introduction

Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Techniques Training Course is a highly specialized industrial safety, risk assessment, and process safety management (PSM) program designed to equip professionals with advanced skills to identify, evaluate, and control hazards in high-risk process industries. This course focuses on globally recognized methodologies such as HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study), What-If Analysis, FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), Bowtie Risk Analysis, and LOPA (Layers of Protection Analysis) to ensure robust hazard identification and mitigation strategies. It is aligned with modern OSHA, EPA, IEC 61511, and API standards, making it essential for oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, manufacturing, and energy sectors.

In today’s fast-evolving industrial environment, organizations are prioritizing process safety excellence, operational risk management, and predictive hazard control systems to prevent catastrophic incidents. This training provides deep insights into risk-based decision-making, safety lifecycle management, barrier integrity, and incident prevention frameworks. Participants will learn how to conduct structured hazard reviews, develop risk control measures, and strengthen safety culture using advanced engineering safety analysis tools and digital PHA software applications, ensuring compliance, resilience, and operational excellence.

Programme Curriculum

Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Techniques Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

Master Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) methodologies for industrial safety
Apply HAZOP study techniques for systematic hazard identification
Perform What-If risk assessments for process deviation analysis
Execute FMEA for equipment failure prediction and prevention
Implement Bowtie analysis for barrier-based risk visualization
Understand LOPA for independent protection layer evaluation
Strengthen Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance systems
Identify operational hazards in chemical and industrial processes
Develop risk mitigation and control strategies using engineering tools
Enhance incident investigation and root cause analysis skills
Apply quantitative and qualitative risk assessment techniques
Improve safety integrity level (SIL) understanding and application
Build competency in digital PHA tools and safety lifecycle management

Target Audience

Process Engineers
Safety Engineers & HSE Professionals
Chemical Engineers
Oil & Gas Industry Technicians
Plant Managers & Operations Supervisors
Risk & Reliability Engineers
Maintenance Engineers
Compliance & Regulatory Officers

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Process Safety & PHA Framework

Fundamentals of Process Safety Management (PSM)
Overview of PHA lifecycle and safety systems
Regulatory compliance
Hazard identification principles in industries
Safety culture and organizational risk mindset
Case Study: BP Texas City Refinery Explosion analysis using PHA failures

Module 2: HAZOP Study Techniques

Guide words methodology
Node-based process analysis
Deviation identification techniques
Risk ranking and prioritization
HAZOP team structuring and facilitation
Case Study: LNG plant HAZOP study for leak prevention

Module 3: What-If Analysis & Checklist Method

Structured brainstorming techniques
Scenario-based hazard identification
Checklist development for process safety
Simple vs complex system analysis
Risk ranking and mitigation planning
Case Study: Chemical storage facility spill prevention review

Module 4: FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis)

Failure mode identification techniques
Severity, occurrence, detection scoring
Risk Priority Number (RPN) calculation
Equipment reliability improvement strategies
Maintenance optimization through FMEA
Case Study: Pump failure analysis in petrochemical plant

Module 5: Bowtie Risk Analysis

Threats, top events, and consequences mapping
Barrier identification and classification
Preventive vs mitigative controls
Visualization of complex risk pathways
Barrier effectiveness evaluation
Case Study: Gas pipeline rupture scenario modeling

Module 6: LOPA (Layers of Protection Analysis)

Independent protection layers (IPL) concept
Risk tolerance and frequency estimation
SIL determination basics
Scenario-based risk reduction
Validation of safety systems
Case Study: Reactor overpressure protection system

Module 7: Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA)

Frequency and consequence modeling
Risk matrices and heat maps
Explosion, fire, and toxic release modeling
Individual & societal risk concepts
Decision-making using risk thresholds
Case Study: Offshore drilling platform risk modeling

Module 8: Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis

RCA methodologies
Incident data interpretation
Barrier failure analysis
Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Learning from major industrial accidents
Case Study: Fukushima nuclear disaster root cause breakdown

Training Methodology

This course employs a participatory and hands-on approach to ensure practical learning, including:

Interactive lectures and presentations.
Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
Expert-led Q&A sessions.
Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

Risk identification Hazard evaluation Safety reviews Mitigation strategies

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Sep 21 2026

21 Sep — 25 Sep 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000