HAZOP Facilitator Skill

Purpose

The HAZOP Facilitator Skill supports Hazard and Operability studies by guiding systematic deviation analysis, consequence evaluation, and safeguard identification.

Capabilities

Node identification and definition
Guide word application
Deviation generation
Cause identification
Consequence analysis
Safeguard evaluation
Recommendation development
Risk ranking
Action tracking

Usage Guidelines

When to Use

Conducting HAZOP studies
Reviewing process modifications
Revalidating existing HAZOPs
Training HAZOP teams

Prerequisites

P&IDs available and current
Process description complete
Design basis documented
Team assembled

Best Practices

Follow structured methodology
Ensure team expertise coverage
Document thoroughly
Track all recommendations

Process Integration

This skill integrates with:

HAZOP Study Facilitation
Safety Instrumented System Design
Process Hazard Analysis

Configuration

hazop-facilitator:
  guide-words:
    - no
    - more
    - less
    - reverse
    - other
    - part-of
  risk-matrix:
    consequence-levels: 5
    likelihood-levels: 5

Output Artifacts

HAZOP worksheets
Recommendation register
Risk rankings
Action tracking logs
Meeting minutes