HAZID study is a tool for hazard identification, used early in a project as soon as process flow diagrams, draft heat and mass balances, and plot layouts are available. Existing site infrastructure, weather, and geotechnical data are also required, these being a source of external hazards. The method is a design-enabling tool, acting to help org anise the HSE deliverables in a project. The structured brainstorming technique typically involves designer and client personnel engineering disciplines, project management, commissioning and operations. The main major findings and hazard ratings help to deliver HSE compliance, and form part of the project Risk Register required by many licensing authorities.
A well-organised HAZID study activity will deliver a good identification of hazards and safeguards at an early stage in the design of a facility. Team output helps ensure that.
HSE hazards are revealed at an early stage in the project, before significant costs have been incurred.
Hazards are recorded and actioned so that they can be avoided, mitigated or highlighted during design;
Action responses are auditable by Management and Legislative Inspectorates.
Design or Construction delays and budget over-runs are avoided.
Fewer hazards remain un-revealed at commissioning & operation of plant.
