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Managing a HAZOP Study: A Practical Guide for Project Managers

What to know before the study, how to prepare, what to do during the workshop, and how to follow up effectively. Hazard and Operability studies (HAZOPs) are one of the most widely used methods for identifying hazards and improving process safety in high hazard industries. HAZOP training usually focuses on the technical aspects of the study: establishing nodes, deviations, safeguards, and defining the facilitator’s role. While the workshop itself is often the most visible par

Soter Software Team

Apr 612 min read

HAZOP Edge Pilot Programme

A Collaborative Project to Transform Your Organisation’s HAZOP Data into Strategic Safety Insights This post explains what a pilot with HAZOP Edge involves, and what organisations can expect from taking part. The aim is to give a clear, practical view of how the pilot works, what is required from your team, and the kind of outcomes it is designed to deliver — so you can quickly decide whether it would be of benefit to your organisation. It covers the following topics: What

HAZOP Software Implementation

Soter Software Team

Mar 257 min read

New to HAZOP? (A guide for study participants)

A practical guide for first-time HAZOP study participants on what to expect, how to prepare, and how to contribute effectively. Being invited to a HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) for the first time often brings up the question: “What exactly am I supposed to do in the HAZOP study?” For many, HAZOP workshops can feel unfamiliar, especially if you have not participated in one before or received formal training on the process. This guide explains how to app roach a HAZOP

HAZOP Guidance

Soter Software Team

Mar 178 min read

Defining HAZOP Risk Assessment Criteria - A Practical Guide

Risk Assessing a Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) study can add enormous value to an organisation. By strengthening traditional qualitative findings with structured ri sk ranking, teams gain a clearer understanding not only of what could go wrong, but which process safety issues matter most and why . Despite its potential advantages, this value is only realised when the organisation has clear, consistent, and well-designed risk assessment criteria. Without this foundation, r

HAZOP Best Practice

Soter Software Team

Jan 257 min read

5 Ways to Make HAZOP Findings Digestible Across your Organisation

Five practical strategies to transform complex HAZOP findings into clear, actionable insights that engage all levels of an organization and drive effective safety improvements.

HAZOP Strategy and Implementation

Soter Software Team

Nov 21, 20256 min read

HAZOPs: Should You Include a Risk Assessment?

Exploring the two main approaches to HAZOP studies Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPs) are a cornerstone of process safety. It applies a structured, systematic technique to identify hazards and operability issues in a process design or operating system so that risks can be understood and managed. HAZOPs follow an established methodology, formalised in international standards such as IEC 61882 and supported by guidance from organisations like the Center for Chemical Proc

HAZOP Strategy and Implementation

Soter Software Team

Nov 11, 20257 min read

How HAZOPs Differ From Other PHAs

A guide exploring how HAZOPs connect with HAZID, LOPA, FMEA, and Bowtie analyses across the project lifecycle Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies are among the most widely used methods for identifying process risks in chemical, energy, and manufacturing facilities. Their structured approach enables engineers and safety professionals to systematically identify hazards, assess causes and consequences, and define safeguards to protect people, assets, and the environment. Howe

HAZOP Fundamentals

Soter Software Team

Oct 20, 202510 min read