Decarbonization Program

HAZID Construction
methodology explained

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 The HAZID (Hazard Identification) methodology in the context of construction is a
structured approach used for the systematic identification of hazards and the
assessment of risks associated with all phases of a construction project. It aims to
prevent incidents by identifying potential risks at the earliest stages of the project.
Here’s how it generally works:

1.Preparation:
1. Define the scope of the HAZID analysis.
2. Select a multidisciplinary team including safety experts, project engineers, site
managers, etc.
3. Gather all relevant documentation (design plans, technical specifications, site data,
etc.).
2.Identification of Hazards:
1. Use checklists, historical data, industry standards, and brainstorming sessions to
identify potential hazards associated with different phases of the construction project
(design, construction, maintenance, demolition).
2. Examine aspects such as working at height, using heavy machinery, exposure to
hazardous substances, etc.
3.Risk Assessment:
1. Assess the risks associated with each identified hazard considering the likelihood of
occurrence and the severity of potential consequences.
2. Use risk matrices to classify risks based on their level of criticality.
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1.Development of Control Measures:
1. Propose control measures for each identified risk to reduce it to an acceptable level.
2. These measures may include design modifications, personal protective equipment,
training, safe work procedures, etc.
2.Documentation and Reporting:
1. Compile a detailed HAZID report outlining the identified hazards, risk assessments, and
recommended control measures.
2. Ensure traceability of information and clear communication of the results to all
stakeholders.
3.Implementation and Monitoring:
1. Implement the recommended control measures.
2. Conduct regular follow-ups to verify the effectiveness of the measures, identify new
hazards as the project evolves, and update the risk assessment accordingly.

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The HAZID approach in construction is proactive and aims to integrate safety from the
design phase and throughout the project. This not only helps to prevent accidents but also
optimizes processes and reduces costs by avoiding interruptions due to unexpected
incidents.

As an HSE Team, the effective implementation and management of the HAZID

methodology are essential to maintain a safe work environment and comply with industry
standards.

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 HAZID Fowchart

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 Hierarchy of control measures and risk reduction

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 GENERAL KEY WORD
Site conditions Transport, access Utilities People Waste
management
Cold Roads Maintenance Smoking in non
Segragation
designated area
Wind Vehicles Electricity
Substance abuse Collection
Snow Maintenance Water Night work Animals

Ice, icicles Slips, trips and fall Extended working Bugs and pests
Gas
hours
Power line Disruption, congestion Mechanical
Stress Odour

U/G systems Fuel and oil

Distribution Polar night

Surrounding facilities
Transfers Fuel Language barrier

Lighting
Helicopter Interruption Cultural

Pollution / air quality HSE culture

Evacuation Storage
Land contamination Training
Emergency accesses Water treatment
Status Turn over
Distances
Remotness New subcontractors

Pollution / water Sublet Subcont.

quality
Aggression, /
harassment /
Logistics and bullying / violence
transportation
Isolated worker

Sea / river transporation Transportation of persons

Air freight Hazardous goods

Land transportation
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 CAMP AND TSF temporary storage facility

Laundry & housekeeping Food and drinks Life camp Mobilisation & demobilisation

Contamination Maintenance
Planning
Contamination Diseaness Electricity

Supervision
Infection and diseaness
Cold chain Water

Construction
Storage
Chemicals Congestion

Decommisionning
Distribution
Fire

Commisionning
Potable water
Noise

Dismantelment
Cooking

Washing

Cutting

Chemicals

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 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
Work at height Lifting Earthworks Pilling Mobilisation &
demobilisation
Lack of fall protection Overhead object Equipment
Machineries
Planning
Scaffolding Crane Ground movement Noise
Supervision
Critical heights Vibrations
Lifting gear Confined space
Construction
Access Planning
Level difference
Decommisionning
Escape / evacuation Weather
Accesses
Commisionning
Critical / heavy lifting

Dismantelment

Coactivity NDT Pressure tests Hot works Manual handling

Within on Subcont. Pressure Flam / comb material
Ionising radiations Loads lifting
Water Hand tools (saws,
Between Subcont. Radioactive source Loads handling
etc…)
X-ray machine Air
Between Contractors Open flame
Test medium
Chemicals Gas cylinders Work near / over
Rupture water
Electricity
Explosion

Hand tools SIMOPS Storage Hand over Painting and

concrete
Flam / comb gas / liq Flam / comb material Between specialists
Elec power operated Chemicals, solvents

Maintenance Fire / explosion Toxic and nocive Between subcont.

Sand blasting
To CPY
Powder operated Toxic High storage
Caustic
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Pressure
 PRE-COMMISIONNING AND COMMISIONNING ACTIVITIES

Process Equipment Electrical and SIMOPS

instrumentation
Pressure Pressure

Electrical
Chemicals Cold - hot

Hot works Log out / Tag out

Noise

Flaring Vibrations

Venting Electrical

Chemical
Fugitives

Moving parts
Corrosion
Rotating
Falling object
Confined spaces
Flow

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 For example : Risk matrix

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 Explanation : Risk matrix

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 For example :
extract from a HAZID Construction

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