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Hazard Identification Techniques

Master Hazard Identification Techniques to Strengthen Process Safety.

Gain the practical knowledge and tools to proactively identify and manage process safety risks with our comprehensive Hazard Identification Techniques course. Designed for professionals working in high-risk industries, this course provides a deep dive into the methods used to detect, prioritise, and mitigate hazards across various stages of the project lifecycle.

You’ll learn how to choose the most effective hazard identification methods—tailored to different scenarios and phases—ensuring your risk assessments are thorough, consistent, and compliant with industry best practices.

Delivered through a dynamic blend of interactive workshops, real-world case studies, hands-on exercises, and engaging video content, this course is an essential step toward meeting the 'Hazard Identification' competency required for registration as a Professional Process Safety Engineer.

Discounts available for group bookings – save more when you purchase multiple seats for your team. Ideal for organisations committed to building internal process safety expertise.

"The course gave a good overview of various hazard identification techniques, reinforcing knowledge I already had and introducing me to new topics. The tutor presented the course really well, her experience in industry was really useful when explaining the advantages and limitations of the various techniques she discussed."
F Lamb, AWE, UK

Duration

6 - 10 Hours Online | 2 Days Virtual

Entry Requirements

We believe in making learning accessible to everyone. With no entry requirements, this course is designed for individuals at any level.

Learning options:

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    Virtual Learning

    Highly Recommended.

    Live, interactive online training with a tutor.


    • A classroom experience from home or work
    • Printed and digital notes
    • Free access to online materials
    • Exams included

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    Classroom Learning

    In-person, tutor-led learning in a classroom setting.


    • Study with fellow professionals
    • Lunch and refreshments included
    • Physical course notes and workbooks
    • Exams included

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    On-Site Learning

    Train together in a collaborative, face-to-face or virtual classroom setting with off-the-shelf or customised courses


    • Perfect balance of flexibility and cost effectiveness
    • Choose from Classroom or Virtual learning
    • Designated Account Manager
    • Exclusive corporate rates

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will understand: 

  • The principles of key hazard identification techniques such as inherent safety study, HAZID, HAZOP and FMECA.
  • How to select appropriate techniques for different situations, scenarios and stages in the project lifecycle.
  • The advantages and limitations of each technique.
  • When and how to use risk assessment as part of hazard identification including LOPA.

Units

  • Module 1-6

    Covers hazard identification across the process lifecycle, including HAZID, HAZOP, inherent safety, FMECA, and LOPA for batch, continuous, and procedural systems.

Assessments

  • An e-certificate will be issued at the end of the course to confirm attendance and CPD hours logged. Please note that you must attend all modules to receive the certificate.

    CPD hours should be used as an approximate guide and will vary depending on the preferred approach of the delegate and to what extent additional learning is completed.

Course Length

  • Virtual Classroom courses consist of two live and interactive modules with the trainer, each lasting three hours. There will also be some work to complete independently before the course and between the live sessions. More details will be provided after you have registered.

    Live sessions are delivered via Microsoft Teams. If you don't already have this installed, you can join as a guest in order to access the training.

Virtual Learning
Classroom Learning
Virtual
03/06/2026
£1260.00
No formal entry requirements
Module 1-6
Covers hazard identification across the process lifecycle, including HAZID, HAZOP, inherent safety, FMECA, and LOPA for batch, continuous, and procedural systems.
  1. Hazard identification through the process lifecycle
  2. Inherent safety study
  3. Concept and preliminary Hazard Analysis (HAZID)
  4. The HAZOP technique (continuous, batch and procedural)
  5. Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
  6. Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)

Hazard Identification Techniques

An e-certificate will be issued at the end of the course to confirm attendance and CPD hours logged. Please note that you must attend all modules to receive the certificate.

CPD hours should be used as an approximate guide and will vary depending on the preferred approach of the delegate and to what extent additional learning is completed.
The Hazard Identification Techniques course is a professional training course that is designed to introduce key hazard identification methods used in process safety and risk management. The course covers techniques such as HAZID and HAZOP, helping learners understand how to identify, assess and manage workplace hazards correctly.
The Hazard Identification Techniques course is ideal for those working in the process safety, engineering or risk management sectors. This includes safety managers, engineers, project managers, and anyone responsible for hazard identification or risk assessment. This ICHEME course will help learners to understand the key hazard identification techniques, such as HAZOP and HAZID.
HAZID (Hazard Identification) is a high-level risk assessment that is used to identify potential hazards in a process or project. Whereas HAZOP (Hazard Operability Study) is more detailed. It is a systematic technique used to examine changes in processes and their causes.
The course covers the key hazard identification methods used across the industry, including HAZOP and HAZID. Learners will explore how to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and apply structured techniques in real-world scenarios. The course also introduces best practices in process safety and hazard identification.
There is no formal assessment for the Hazard Identification Techniques course. Instead, learners will receive an online certificate at the end of the course to confirm their attendance and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) hours.
Yes, the Hazard Identification Techniques course can be delivered in-company. This allows organisations to train their teams together in a collaborative training environment. In-company training also benefits for exclusive corporate rates, making the course accessible to the wider organisation.
Workplace Training

Develop your people for a better organisation

By applying the knowledge and skills gained from the Hazard Identification Techniques Training Course, you will contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Our training portfolio has been tried and tested by140,000 professionals. We offer a range of courses and  learning options including virtual classroom, online and on-site classroom courses delivered at a premises of your choice at a time to suit your needs.

Benefits Of Staff Training At Your Organisation

Cost and time saving benefits for larger number of staff.
Your own dedicated account manager to organise all aspects of your training.
Relevant training for your staff can be tailored to company requests.
Choice and convenience of training delivery options to suit your staff.

Whats The Best Way For My Staff To Learn?

Dependent on staff availability, location, budget and your company needs, choose from the options:

Online - Our interactive and multimedia rich courses for staff to fit in around their commitments

Classroom - Expert tutor-led delivery, hosted in a professional training environment across 6-sites within the UK. Alternatively Classroom training can be delivered On-Site at your premises for multiple learners.

Virtual - The Virtual Learning Academy is the most modern approach to delivering live-online training without the need to travel

Workplace Training
CONSULTATION SERVICE

Helping You To Train Your Staff

Independent and practical consultancy support provided by our Chartered Health and Safety, and Environmental practitioners.

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