HAZID - Overview

When it comes to risk assessment there isn’t a single catch
all method that can be applied to identify and manage
hazards.
Risk assessment methods follow a hierarchy. The method
chosen should in part be determined by the required
output from the assessment. The required output is
dependent on the stage at which the assessment is being
undertaken.
A project or operational activity requires the application of
risk assessment techniques that fit the stage for which the
assessment is being conducted. Risk assessment and risk
management processes should be started as early as
possible.
procedures issued, or already in place, then HAZID may not
be as effective as HAZOP or HIRA.
Purpose
HAZID focus is on applying engineering or design controls
into a proposed solution. Identifying hazards associated
with methodology or design allows for mitigation to be
applied at an early stage. Safety considerations can be
identified and acted upon at the initial stages of a project
or activity where control measures are more easily
implemented. This reduces the requirement for hazard
controls to be applied during operational phases. The
introduction of operational controls after initial design
stages could involve extensive rework to a solution.

What is HAZID Scope

If you don’t identify hazards, your workscope will not be Identification of hazards is the main objective of HAZID.
completed safely. You will encounter delays and re-work. Mitigation and control measures must be noted and
HAZID is HAZard IDentification: applied to each identified hazard as the design process
progresses.
» a simple method to identify hazardous situations and
Depending on how you structure your HAZID sessions you
events that could cause harm.
can focus on identifying mitigation at the same time as
» a review of methodology and early-stage engineering
identifying hazards, or look at mitigation as an ongoing
or a concept review to assist with final methodology
element of the design process. The latter allows for
decisions based on an analysis of the hazards within
grouped focus to be on hazard identification if your HAZID
the proposed solution.
sessions are conducted in that manner.
» an effective checking tool used to verify all stages of
the work have been assessed.
Output
When to use HAZID The HAZID process will help to steer design and
methodology decisions into a final concept with
If the assessment is based on conceptual / initial design
comprehensive assessment of the activities completed.
stages or methodology, then HAZID is a great risk
The assessment will include mitigation and controls to be
assessment method to apply.
implemented into the design and methodology.
HAZID is used to identify hazards enabling solutions to be
Identified hazards not mitigated at this stage or requiring
applied into a design to negate, or as a minimum, reduce
more localised control measures can be carried forward
the need for hazard management at a later stage.
into the other risk assessment methods that will be applied
If the method is decided, activities are well advanced, to the later stages of the project or activity.

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HAZID Format
#2
HAZID is best presented in a tabular worksheet with
predefined headings. The worksheet should be accessible Project X - HAZID - Activity A
to all personnel involved in the activities to enable updates
to be made to the worksheet as work progress.

The format should be simple to read and understand, but Project X - HAZID - Activity B
offer enough detail for the assessment to add value.
Qualitative assessment is not required during HAZID as the
objective is Hazard Identification and not risk classification.
Actions should be marked as ‘Open’ or ‘Closed’ depending
Project X - HAZID - Activity C
on the status of the identified control measure / mitigation.
If the identified control measure is suitable to mitigate the
HAZID should be a continual process with multi-discipline
hazard, then it can be ‘Closed’. If there is doubt over the
involvement, identified hazards should be logged with
control measure effectiveness, then the action should be
mitigation worked on and tracked as the development
left ‘Open’ until suitable mitigation is identified and applied,
stage progresses. All personnel involved in the activities
or the action transferred to the next risk assessment
should be encouraged to log hazards and proposed
method such as HAZOP or HIRA.
mitigation as they think of them and not limit the
An example RISKUL HAZID template has been included. identification of hazards to just planned HAZID workshops.
Working this way will build a comprehensive list of hazards

Conducting HAZID and control measures that can then be discussed and
agreed upon during HAZID workshops. The example HAZID
HAZID can be conducted as an overall concept for a structures shown in #1 & #2 have advantages and
project (shown in example #1) or a small element of a disadvantages. It is up to you to decide on the best
larger work-scope with several HAZID combined to cover structure for your HAZID.
the entire work-scope (shown in example #2).
HAZID Moderator
#1
HAZID workshops should be controlled by a moderator. The
moderator is there to ensure that the workshop remains
Project X - HAZID
focussed on the purpose and scope of the HAZID and that
discussion points are clearly understood and noted.
Activity A The moderator should have knowledge of the HAZID topics
Activity B and encourage discussion amongst the participants.

Activity C It is recommended to have a scribe to aid in note taking

and to compile actions into the HAZID worksheet at the
time of the discussion. Following the addition of content,
the HAZID worksheet should be shown to participants to
ensure the entries made are correct.

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HAZID Duration Defining your HAZID Purpose

The duration of the HAZID is dependent on how you have What is the purpose of your HAZID? Those involved must
structured your workshop and the scope of the HAZID. In understand the purpose of the HAZID. Ensure there is no
the examples shown, #1 will likely be a lengthy session as confusion or ambiguity over the intent of the HAZID and
all project activities are to be covered whilst #2 could be the desired outcome.
structured to be focussed short sessions of circa 1-1.5hrs
duration. Defining your HAZID Scope
There is no hard and fast rule about the duration of a What is the extent of the area or subject matter that HAZID
HAZID workshop. Attention starts to stray and tiredness will deal with? As with purpose, clearly outline the scope
creeps in when attending long meetings and that should and limitations of the HAZID. This can include:
be a consideration when planning your workshop. The
HAZID process is a critical element in ensuring safety is
» Subject matter content.
factored into your project at an early stage and you want
» Specific focus areas.
all attendees to remain focussed for the duration of the
» Current control measures/processes etc that are in use
workshop.
and won’t be discussed during the HAZID.
» Limitations on content/discussions.
Attendees » HAZID workshop process.
» ‘Housekeeping’ rules, agenda & schedule.
The attendees should be determined by the scope of the
» The method of hazard identification, mitigation, and
HAZID and topic areas to be assessed. HAZID can be
reporting including HAZID formatting and action
completed informally with just 2 or 3 present.
logging.
For a more structured workshop attendees should be
approx. 8-12 persons selected based on their subject
matter knowledge and involvement in the activities being
assessed.

Larger numbers can be present, however this introduces

challenges in managing individual contribution and
retaining focus on the scope. You must assess the benefit
of having more persons present.

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HAZID Report & Tracking The Next Steps

A HAZID report can be produced if required. The report Once you are finished with the initial concept / design
could include: phase and you have a defined method you can move onto
the next risk assessment stage. This is dependent on how
» Summary of discussion points. you have structured your risk management process.
» Attendees.
HAZOP is an excellent choice if you are assessing
» Agenda.
operability whilst HIRA can be a more operationally
» HAZID worksheet.
focussed health and safety style of risk assessment.
» Presentation material used.
» References to procedures utilised.
» Follow up actions and close out including any further
planned HAZID workshops.

Irrespective of the report requirements it is critical that the

HAZID worksheet is updated and used as input to the
development of the activities identified. The HAZID
worksheet should be considered a live document with
content updated and added until the HAZID process is
closed for that work scope.

If actions can’t be closed out on the HAZID then it is

important to carry the action over into the next risk
assessment method that you choose.

RISKUL comes with 5x risk assessment, risk management tools that follow a hierarchy with HAZID being the first. The
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Who What When How

» Moderator.
» Scribe.
» Project Manager.
» Contracts Manager.
» Engineers.
» Specialist (i.e. HSE).
» Etc.
(Attendees who add value
to the process; try to limit
to 8-12 persons whenever
possible).
» Workscope stages (see » At the earliest time » Break the workscope
How). possible. Use HAZID to down into stages that
» Contract develop the concept/ follow a logical flow for
requirements. methodology and the project/activity.
» Location/site data & continue with HAZID » Log each stage into a
information. as the concept new HAZID worksheet.
» Conceptual design develops. » ‘Brainstorm’ look for
solution. hazards, don’t focus
» Asset selection. (If possible start at tender solely on solutions.
» Operational phase, contract award). » Work on solutions once
constraints/ the hazards have been
parameters. identified.
» Schedule. » Frequent and
» Resource allocation. structured sessions
» Resource that focus on specific
requirements. areas.
» Etc. » Stay on topic.

HAZID
In Out

» Collective input from a range of personnel based
on knowledge and experience.
» Focus biased towards hazard identification and
not solutions.
» Design and solution selection that has identified
known and suspected hazards.
» Further design focussed to remove hazards
during design and ongoing concept
development.
» Hazards logged, actions assigned.
» Traceable log of early stage risk identification,
mitigation and management with decisions and
justification recorded.
» Foundation for procedural and operational
development.
» Input into the next stages of the risk
assessment/risk management process.

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Title: Line Modification - Operations

Project: Production Upgrade Phase 1 - PUPH1

Doc No: PUPH1-HID-001

Stage: In Review Revision: 1 Completed By: RISKUL Admin

Review Date: Not Set Review Period: 1 Month Approved By: Not Set

10/10/22 Review session completed with the Project Team covering the general construction process and workscope. No requirement for additional HAZID sessions for the workscope.
Notes:
All actions are closed.
Title: Line Modification - Operations Doc No: PUPH1-HID-001

Control Measures / Responsible /

Id Exp Date On Applicable Activity Undesired Event Consequence
Additional Control Measures Status

Full noise assessment to be carried out on the Machine 2. Aldrich

Dampening is required to be
Operational Operation of Machine 1 once Noise levels created are Results from noise assessment to be reviewed once Hodges
4 Int 10/08/22 installed or alternative sound
Requirements Machine 2 has been installed. excessive. provided; a separate meeting will be held to decide on the
proofing options sourced.
required action. Closed

Grid A connection points cannot Structural design analysis has been completed which shows that Robert Collins
Installing support structure Grid Modifications are required to the
1 Int 10/08/22 Structural Integrity be made to the existing building the sub frame can be used during connection of Grid A.
A. existing sub frame.
sub frame. Nothing specified. Closed

Connection of the electrical
2 Ext 01/10/22 Electrical Installation circuit from Line 1 modification
to board 3.
Monica
Power requirements are in
Potential for electrical failure of Electrical specification has been provided to Santos
excess of the available circuit
the circuits once connected. Electrical Subcontractor. Awaiting feedback.
limits.
Open

Ongoing design drawings and GA development to ascertain

Monica
Machine X cannot be operated Significant operational delays optimal placement.
Operational Operation of Machine X once Santos
3 Int 10/10/22 due to limited spacing between and modifications required to Consider:
Requirements integrated into the new line.
the lines. the line. Height of Machine X relative to the walkway.
Open
Position of the control box for Operator interaction.

Otto
Access to the welfare facility in
Once the compound is locked, Personnel unable to access Nominated key holders identified for out of hours access will Bergmann
6 Ext 21/04/22 Welfare Provision the site compound after
access is not possible. facilities for food, breaks etc. ensure welfare is open and then locked once the workers leave.
17:00hrs.
Transferred