HAZOP Studies Under ISO 9000

PHILIP CHARSLEY	Director of Technology, DNV Technica, London, England.
BILL BROWN	CEO, DNV Technica Inc, Houston, Texas.

ABSTRACT

HAZOP studies are now probably the preferred method of Process Hazard Identification worldwide. They normally combine the steps of Hazard Identification and Corrective Action.

Senior management and Authorities in many countries, are asking for HAZOP studies, but many have no idea whether the product they receive is up to scratch. They now need an answer to the question 'Has the team done a good enough job?'

ISO 9000 contains many aspects of value in answering this question. The principles of Responsible Care require us not only to use our best endeavours to identify and cure problems in relation to safety, but also to use the best available technology to assure the quality of those endeavours. However, as with many specialist areas, the application of ISO 9000 to HAZOP is not straightforward. The authors of this paper, both experienced HAZOP leaders, have applied their knowledge of what makes a good study to the formal requirements of the ISO 9000 standard, to ensure that the quality of studies is truly assured.

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