ISSEP 203 – Process Hazard Analysis: Methods, Leadership, and Regulatory Compliance

Course Overview

Process Hazard Analysis is one of the most important tools engineers use to identify, evaluate, and control hazards in chemical processing systems. ISSEP 203 provides a practical, engineering-focused introduction to PHA methods, regulatory expectations, team leadership, documentation, safeguards, and follow-up actions.

This course emphasizes how PHA studies are actually conducted in industry, including HAZOP, What-If analysis, checklist-based reviews, semi-quantitative risk ranking, and integration with Layers of Protection Analysis concepts. Learners will also explore the role of process safety information, human factors, facility siting, recommendations, and PHA revalidation in maintaining an effective process safety program.

What You Will Learn

  • Process Hazard Analysis purpose, scope, and regulatory context
  • OSHA PSM and EPA RMP expectations for PHA
  • Process Safety Information needed for an effective PHA
  • HAZOP, What-If, checklist, and FMEA-style review methods
  • Semi-quantitative risk ranking and safeguard evaluation
  • Integrating PHA with Layers of Protection Analysis concepts
  • Human factors and facility siting considerations
  • PHA team roles, facilitation, documentation, and leadership
  • Recommendation management and PHA revalidation
  • Practical application through an engineering workshop example

Who This Course Is For

This course is intended for practicing engineers, engineering managers, process safety professionals, operations leaders, and technical personnel who participate in or support Process Hazard Analysis studies. It is especially relevant for chemical, mechanical, environmental, and process engineers working in facilities covered by process safety, risk management, or internal hazard review programs.

Course Format

  • Self-paced, online delivery
  • Earn 4 PDH
  • Includes knowledge checks and applied PHA examples
  • Certificate of completion provided

Instructor Credentials

ISSEP courses are developed and taught by a licensed Professional Engineer with industry and academic experience. Content emphasizes practical engineering judgment, clarity, regulatory awareness, and professional responsibility.

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ISSEP 203 is a self-paced online Process Hazard Analysis PDH course for engineers covering HAZOP, What-If analysis, OSHA PSM and EPA RMP expectations, safeguards, LOPA concepts, human factors, facility siting, and PHA leadership.