The course provides attendees with detailed guidelines for facilitating pha studies. Primarily a facilitator of the team meetings process engineer provides process chemistry knowledge to the pha team control systems engineer provides control system knowledge to the pha team. Process hazard analysis pha is a key requirement of oshas process safety management psm standard, 29 cfr 1910. Under the guidance of the team leader they record pha sessions and may draft the study report. Along with discussion of the pha methodologies, attendees discuss how to prepare for a pha, and then how to manage the team during the project implementation. Over the past few years, a number of approaches that go beyond the basics of traditional pha methods, such as the hazard and operability hazop study, have. Saphir 1506 meadows boulevard, weston, fl 333271806 tel. Process hazard analysis pha is a key element of every successful process safety management psm program. He oversees the daytoday operations of the 4th largest housing authority in the country.
This course will be of benefit to anyone involved in phas as a participant but not as a leader of the group. Pha process hazard analysis software for osha psm and epa risk management. This site continues to host my personal work related to education, geography and gis. Investigators present final report in last years explosion at d.
In the afternoon of day 2 and for day 3, you will form a study team with other participants and take turns leading the team through practice hazop and whatif sessions. Maintenance capacity planner evaluate staff efficiency, work load, and availability. Process hazard analysis software implement a process safety management framework, and identify, evaluate and control hazards associated to processes using hazardous chemicals. Provide knowledge and skills to prepare the participants to be able to effective prepare and facilitate lead phas within their organization. Abs consulting, a subsidiary of the american bureau of shipping abs, has launched a range of cybersecurity services to help waterway facilities throughout the united states implement a cyber risk management program to comply with existing maritime transportation security act mtsa regulations. Abs provides pricing flexibility in both the experience level and the engagement duration so you can get the best rational consultant fit for your rational consulting needs. He coauthored the definitive textbook on this topic by aiche, guidelines for hazard evaluation procedures, 2nd edition, 1991. This drives everything we do, and is complemented by careful management of healthcare costs as well as a relentless drive for operational efficiency and. Develop a thorough, orderly, systematic approach for identifying, evaluating, and controlling potential hazards within a process involving potentially hazardous chemicals. The geosyntec pha leader used phapro software to record the pha notes and, along with pha team input, applied a risk ranking technique to scenarios with potentially hazardous or disruptive consequences. Refresher training for process hazard analysis pha team. Hazop process hazard analysis study software process safety software hamsgps hazop advanced software with risk based investigation rbimatrix conforming to european safety centers process. Hazop studiesadvanced pha concepts combo course aiche. Attendees participate in instructorled workshops that demonstrate leadership and facilitation skills.
The philadelphia housing authority, also known as pha, is the biggest landlord in pennsylvania. Acm facility safety, a division of acm automation inc. By automating tasks such as course scheduling, alerts and reminders, weve taken the pain out of daytoday tasks so you can focus on business planning and strategy. It avoids retyping and reduces the risk of overlooking scenarios. We have implemented this in our leader software to accommodate encourage the use of combined methods whatifchecklist hazoplopa in phas. The method systematically examines how each part of the design will respond to deviations in key parameters by using suitable guidewords. The success or failure of a process hazard analysis depends to a large extent on having a team leader with the right qualifications, skills and experience. October 4 8 2010, abs consulting mechanical integrity inspector knoxville, tenn. Process hazard analysis frequently asked questions faqs. Learn practical methods for performing process hazard analyses phas of systems, procedures, and computer software using the hazard and operability. The software is designed to allow you to start conducting studies straight out of the box, leading you through each step of data entry.
Preparation of reports is another topic, presented with visual examples. Leader pha software risk assessment software for process hazard analysis abs groups leader process hazard analysis pha software has helped pha leaders conduct and document comprehensive phas using the hazop, whatifchecklist, fmea, lopa and other worksheetoriented hazard evaluation techniques. Background documentation has always been a challenge for phas, and the pha scribe role has been present in one form or another from the beginning of pha. Abs consulting psm auditor certified knoxville, tenn. A practitioner has a minimum of one year of relevant experience. Abs launches elearning training platform digital ship the. Register for the process hazard analysis leader with software training to learn from experts how to perform a pha and more.
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However, managing a team of people effectively and efficiently often poses a greater challenge to team leaders facilitators than understanding the technical aspects of pha. In 1979, when one of the colleagues of the authors began to lead hazops, the leader and the scribe roles were distinct. Ke wei phuan risk and safety engineer abs consulting. Process hazard analysis training course from dupont. Pss delivers a quality, comprehensive, and robust pha study to. Stepbystep instructions accompanied by screenshots for our whatif pha automated spreadsheet. November 10 11 2010, visible emissions evaluator wilmington, nc. First name last name job title company market sector company website.
This course is a combination of two popular aiche academy courses. Osha expects that process hazard analysis pha team leaders be qualified to lead phas using such methods as the hazard and operability hazop study. Process hazard analysis pha leader training using the. The course introduces to the user the many userfriendly and timesaving features that empower risk analysts to complete phas. See how your questions, scenarios, risk, and equipment are managed. The purpose of a process hazard analysis is to identify hazards within the subject process. We can assist you in developing and managing a successful pha for your facility and company. In 1979, when one of the colleagues of the authors began to lead hazops, the leader. Phapro is the worlds leading process hazard analysis pha software. The training management module is designed to help you easily monitor and manage training needs across your organization.
Our funding comes primarily from the federal government. Process safety management for pipe joining solvent manufacturer. Phaworks ra edition offers this knowledge at your fingertips, with expert guidance found directly in the software. He has trained more than 3000 pha hazopwhatif leaders over the past 16 years of teaching this topic. This normally takes 1 or 2 additional weeks of observations. Leader pha software process safety process hazard analysis o process hazard analysis software o works with lopa wizard to produce a complete list of causeconsequence pairs and candidate protection layers for a comprehensive lopa study o conducts and documents oshaepacompliant pha for a full scale chemical plant. Energy efficiency is considered in all projects in everything from the lighting to the hvac system.
The areas of my expertise include proficiency in some industry software such as shell fred 5. Registrants do have the option to attend the full 3 day phahazop leadership workshop if they wish to develop the ability to lead pha studies. Abs consulting is a recognized leader in conducting efficient and valueadded phas for a wide variety of industries. These regulations require that phas address toxic, fire, and explosion hazards resulting from specific chemicals and their possible impacts on employees, the. Process hazard analysis pha leader training using the hazop. Johnson is a fellow of aiche and an industry leader in the development and dissemination of risk.
Pha refresher for team leaders is intended for pha facilitators who were trained more than two years ago. Leadership and facilitation skills for pha team leaders. Psm manager resume example chobani yogurt fayetteville. While primatechs pha software, phaworks ra edition, will be used by attendees during the workshop sessions of the course, the pha for team leaders. Use of pha recording software gives leaders a subtle but powerful form of control over the team. As a value advantage plus vap, an ibm rational consulting partner and a service value initiative svi certified partner we are able to competitively sell ibm rational products, product renewals and services to both commercial and government accounts. Process hazard analysis pha abs consulting is a recognized leader in conducting efficient and valueadded. Abs group new hq 1701 city plaza drive spring, tx 77389. Hazop study pha hazard and operability hazop study is a structured and systematic examination of a product, process, procedure or system in order to identify hazards and operability issues. Introduction to methods of process safety hazard assessment. Using leader 4 to document a pha this day is optional. This level of certification indicates that the professional has the knowledge and understanding to lead pha studies competently. Note that these illustrations show the data file layout for a conventional hazop study. If you do not have someone within your organization who is qualified to do this coaching, then it is best to bring someone in to coach you through a major phahazop.
Register for the process hazard analysis leader 1 day with software training to learn from experts how to perform a pha and more. The scribe or technical secretary for a process hazard analysis pha study plays an important role. Process hazard analysis process safety solutions llc. Health risk management phas founding vision is to use innovation and cost effective health risk management to create long term sustainable healthcare that is always available for its clients and members. Abs consulting is a recognized leader in conducting efficient and valueadded process hazard analyses phas for a broad range of industries. While primatechs pha software, phaworks ra edition, will be used by attendees during the workshop sessions of the course, the pha for team leaders course is not a software course, and instruction in the software is not included. Ihs phapro is specifically designed for documenting all kinds of process hazard analyses pha performed in wide variety of industrial settings. Abs groups leader process hazard analysis pha software has helped pha leaders conduct and document comprehensive phas using the hazop. Complete the form below to request a free trial of the leader pha software. The goal of this course is to develop a basic understanding of the requirements for a process hazards analysis pha and the techniques used to conduct such an analysis. Abs group new hq 1701 city plaza drive spring, tx 77389 2018 abs group of companies, inc.
Proficient in the most popular hazop software such as pha pro, pha works, and leader. Our team is committed to the principals of integrity, professionalism, responsiveness, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. As a value advantage plus vap, an ibm rational consulting partner and a service value initiative svi certified partner. Training the standard set by the the occupational safety and health administration does not set any specific education requirements for pha leaders. Advanced process hazard analysis pha for team leaders. Safety studies made fast and efficient data entry has never been easier with a variety of tools to assist you in recording all of the information needed for your study. Abs group training revalidating process hazard analyses. September 12 16 2010, abs consulting pha leader certified knoxville, tenn. We develop, acquire, lease and operate affordable housing for city residents with limited incomes.
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Both of these techniques facilitate systematic, imaginative searches for. Abs group training change management, revalidating pha. Perform and access all facilities phas, using consistent risk matrices across all phas. The course covers the latest pha regulatory clarifications and current best practices in conducting phas using methods such as the hazard and operability hazop study.