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PHA/LOPA Analysis

Spearhead your Safety Process in Chemical Engineering

20-21 Jun 2019
NBC Tower | Chicago, IL, United States of America


Why You Should Attend

PHA/LOPA Analysis

Process Safety is all about the elimination of hazards which affect personnel in a facility. A PHA is a critical analyses of a system utilized to identify and prevent/mitigate those potential hazards. This process requires a systematic method with an abstract point of view. This course will assist the attendee in identifying details necessary for maximum effectiveness, developing an effective process for implementation; executing the analyses; presenting results and recommendations; as well as educate the attendee on execution, tracking and validation of action items. A well developed and executed PHA significantly reduces work time incidents, identified potential shortfalls, and increases morale of workers who feel safe and secure in their work environment.

Key Topics

  • What is PHA? An introduction and explanation into PHA and LOPA Analysis
  • Old History and New Studies - A study into historial events in safety process, and its relevance to new studies
  • Development of Recommendations - Defining and Identifying PSI, and understanding the differences between as-built, redline, and design drawings
  • Differences and applications of LOPA - Examples of a PHA walkthrough
  • Development of Recommendations - SMART Recommendations development

    • Previous Attendees Include

    Bayer Corporation
    NOVA Chemicals
    Exponent Inc.
    Kraton Polymers
    Omnova Solutions Inc.
    Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC
    Bostik Corporation
    Brady Corporation
    AE Solutions
    FMC Technologies Inc.
    Putman Media
    Shintech Inc.
    Vaslpar Corporation


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    Practical Insights From

    Mike Heard
    Speaker/Trainer
    Mike Heard has twelve years of experience in the fields of Safety and Environmental Engineering, Risk Managemtn, and Consultancy. He also brings 10 years of experience in the field of Oil and Gas. As an accomplished Safety Study facilitator, Mike Heard has lead PHAs, LOPAs, and MOCs for a wide range of facilities, including upstream and downstream projects comprising several Chemical process and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facilities. He has also provided similar services for a refinery revamp, 2 major tension leg (TLP) projects, and a candy factory.

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    455 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr.
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    Telephone:     312.540.3000 x6714
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