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HAZOP

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HAZOPHazard and Operability (Hazard and Operability Study)
HAZOPHazards and Operability Analysis (hazards analysis technique for systems, hardware, procedures)
HAZOPHazard Operational Analysis


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Originally developed in the late 1960s, HAZOP is used to identify weaknesses in process design and is used extensively in the process industry.
Most gas detectors get added, after either during the design phase of the plant, or later on, after a HAZOP study or a safety audit.
This usually takes the form of a HAZOP study that helps develop the site's safety management system and COMAH compliance strategy.
 
 
 
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