Hazard and Operability (HAZOP)

HAZOP is a systematic team-based Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) technique. It is used to identify & analyze the consequences & risks arising from possible deviations from design and operational intent of a process. HAZOP can be used for continuous or batch processes. Also, it can be used during the design stages of a new process or project, for major process modifications and for periodic review of existing operations. can be adopted to evaluate written procedures.