FACILITATION – Global PSM Solutions, Inc.

Global PSM Solutions facilitates all types of PHA studies at different stages of the project (green or brown field) including FEED stage, change in scope, plant expansion, etc.

Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)

Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) studies are the foundation for process safety and risk management programs. PHAs help organizations identify the hazardous scenarios within a process that could adversely affect people, property, or the environment.

There are various PHA techniques available, and we helps clients choose the right technique depending on where they are on their project. Some techniques we support include:

What-If Study
HAZAN (Hazard Analysis)
HAZID (Hazard Identification)
Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP)
Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA)

When conducting a PHA, a team leader (facilitator) works with a group that understands process safety management. Team leader not only prepares for the study, but he also advises on the selection of team members, the right methodology, the definition of study scope, and oversees the team’s brainstorming of causes and consequences of possible accidents and the formulation of recommendations for appropriate corrective actions.

Hazard scenarios caused by equipment failures, human errors and external events must be considered. Safeguards, facility siting and human factors issues should be identified and their impact on safety identified.

Considering the complexity of today’s processes, the challenges involved in facilitating a PHA study, and the potential liabilities from an incident, our client’s first option for completing PHAs is to seek the assistance of an expert.

Why Doing PHA?

PHA is required by OSHA’s PSM and EPA’s RMP regulations in the US and process safety and risk management regulations around the world. It is also a good engineering practice. Companies that handle or process highly hazardous chemicals have a responsibility to protect employees, the public and the environment from exposure to accidental releases.

PHA also helps protect against process downtime, property damage, product quality issues, and adverse publicity from accidents. The financial cost of catastrophic accidents is exceptionally high and PHAs can be considered an inexpensive form of insurance.

Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP)

HAZOP is a highly-structured hazard identification method which is appropriate for use in both design and operations stages of the facility life cycle. Proactive methodologies such as HAZOPs are essential to identify and prevent or to mitigate the potential risks that can result in operational and financial disruptions.

Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA)

The LOPA methodology analyzes the layers of protection applied to known hazards. It can be conducted alone, but it is usually headed by a HAZOP or other form of PHA. Once a PHA is conducted, LOPA evaluates the independent layers of protection (IPLs) that are recommended to mitigate each hazard. It provides a middle ground between a qualitative process hazard analysis and a quantitative risk analysis.

LOPA methodology aids to assess the hazardous scenario (consequence) in more detail, and after going through all the steps in LOPA procedure, it helps to demonstrate that the current layers of protection (independent safeguards) are adequate, or not (identifying the risk gap).

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Shariq Hasan facilitated a series of five day HAZOP session for a US$400M mineral processing facility which my team designed and constructed. The HAZOP was attended by operators, engineers and management from the client team, as well as the project team representatives. Shariq skillfully guided the meeting, managed the discussions to keep the process moving forward so that the sessions could be completed in a reasonable time. The reporting was clear and concise, and its my opinion that the sessions contributed to the overall safety of the operation now in production. Thanks Shariq, for your patience, commitment and professionalism.”

Glen Schlyter –

Senior Project Manager , GSR

I had the pleasure to have Shariq facilitated many HAZOP sessions over the last five years of the project. Shariq was always calm and was able to manage the colorful characters and dynamics of the participants. I would recommend Shariq for your future HAZOPs

Kristy Chow –

Owner, Sustainable Mining Consulting and Services Ltd.

Shariq facilitated several of our project HAZOP sessions for the integration of new processes within a large base metal smelter complex. Shariq was always professional and well prepared for each day’s session which ensured that the HAZOP was completed on time and all details were covered. One area I found Shariq was quite good at was politely getting the group re-focused whenever the discussions got off tract to the issue at hand. I would not hesitate to retain Shariq again for future sessions.

Dave Lounsbury P. Eng. –

Area Engineering Lead - Clean AER Project, Vale

Shariq is a customer focused, results oriented, and technically sound engineer. He expertly filled the role of a senior process safety consultant with a variety of responsibilities for my company’s engineering services team for several years. I was particularly impressed by Shariq’s ability to conduct both complex and simple methodology and software training sessions and workshops effortlessly and with good humor (a skill that comes naturally to him.) He has a very impressive background including specialized experience in process safety, and I highly recommend Shariq for any risk assessment facilitation or training needs.

Narenderpal Singh –

Sr. Manager,Canada, Training & Consulting, Sphera Solutions

I had the pleasure of working with Shariq directly for over seven years, and I was always very impressed with the work he performed, and the relationships he established with both coworkers and clients. As a facilitator, Shariq was very able to work with even the largest and toughest of teams in order to produce quality results. His ability to become comfortable with new clients and industries very quickly, and to understand their processes and challenges, has made him a terrific facilitator, and his willingness to work with clients in diverse industries and locations very much shows how much he believes that his success directly relates to the success of his clients. I am extremely happy to recommend Shariq for any risk assessment needs!

John Crosman –

Process Safety Consultant, Sphera Solutions

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