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Both HAZID and HAZOP are risk analysis tools used in workplace settings.

They are, however, separated procedures with distinct purposes:

 HAZOP (Hazard and Operabiltiy Study) is used to identify

abnormalities in the work environment and pinpoint their root
causes
 HAZID (Hazard Identification) is a general risk analysis tool
designed to alert management of any threats and hazards on the
jobsite

A HAZOP study is a well-documented process that is part of a Quantitative

Risk Assessment (QRA).

HAZID, on the other hand, can be carried out at a unit level and does not
necessarily require much documentation.

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Let's take a closer look at each procedure to better tease them apart.

Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) Study

HAZOP deals with comprehensive and complex workplace operations,

which in case of malfunctions could lead to significant injury or loss of life.
HAZOP studies are mainly used in the oil and gas, chemical,
pharmaceutical, and nuclear industries.

The purpose of a HAZOP study is to review and study designs to identify

and rectify engineering issues that could have been overlooked. It is
performed by breaking complex process designs into smaller and less
complex sections called "nodes" and reviewing those nodes individually.

HAZOP helps organizations deal with the following:

 Addressing probable hazards in business operations

 Studying past incidents that had the possibility for catastrophic
consequences
 Increasing sampling and testing frequency
 Addressing human-controlled factors
 Addressing consequences of failed control measures, including
possible health and safety risks

HAZOP studies are performed by teams consisting of experts in areas such

as operations, maintenance, engineering, instrumentation, and process
design. The size of the team will depend on the process or procedure to be
evaluated.

Hazard Identification (HAZID)

HAZID is a general risk analysis tool designed to alert management to

threats and hazards as soon as possible. The identified hazards are
classified on their probability of occurrence and the severity of the
consequences.

HAZID procedures generally examine all practically potential sources of

hazard during project design, construction, installation, and
decommissioning activities. Once the procedure is complete, the HAZID
report serves as a permanent record that can be referred to as needed.

The procedure should be performed by a qualified team who are experts

on the process, materials, and work activities. They consist of subject
matter experts from engineering, operations, maintenance, and other
departments.

Once the study is complete, management decides whether to implement

the suggested risk reduction measures to achieve its risk goals.

The objectives of HAZID are to:

 Identify potential hazards

 Assess the possible consequences of the hazards
 Identify existing safeguards
 Recommend prevention, control, or mitigation methods
 Provide risk inputs and safety advice to design and safety
management
 Draft clear guidelines for accident event screening