
In this Abhisam podcast episode, Linda explains the basic concepts of HAZOP and CHAZOP. HAZOP is an acronym for Hazard and Operability Study and it is a popular risk assessment techniques in the process industry. C-HAZOP is a variation of the technique, applied to Computerized Control Systems in the process industry. Linda answers some frequently asked questions about HAZOP such as
1. Are Human Errors considered in a HAZOP Study?
2. Why should you not outsource the complete HAZOP Study to a contractor?
3. What happens when incompetent people carry out a HAZOP?
4. Do you need a software tool to carry out a HAZOP?
5. Why is CHAZOP necessary?