Benefits
This course will help you understand the factors that will improve your ability to conduct high-performance PHAs. A sound PHA process will allow you to identify weaknesses in both the design and operation that, potentially, could lead to accidental releases in your ammonia refrigeration systems. You will:
- Review the requirements for conducting and revalidating PHAs
- Receive an overview of the PHA methodologies identified by OSHA in the PSM standard
- Focus on the two most commonly applied PHA methodologies for ammonia refrigeration systems
- Gain hands-on experience applying the PHA methodologies presented
During the presentations and workshop sessions, we will emphasize techniques that you can apply immediately to improve your ability to effectively identify, evaluate, and control hazards.
Topics
- Preparing for a PHA
- Critical Factors to Include in PHAs
- P&IDs—Their Role in the PHA Process
- Overview of PHA Methodologies
- Conducting a PHA Using the What-if/Checklist Methodology
- What-if/Checklist Workshop
- Team Facilitation
- Conducting a PHA Using the HAZOP
- HAZOP Workshop
- PHA Revalidation
- Management of Change
- PHA Process Quality Improvement
Audience
- PSM coordinators
- Refrigeration design engineers
- Refrigeration operators who will participate in PHA sessions
- Others responsible for developing and implementing process safety management programs
Earn PDH, LU, CEU
By participating in this course, you will earn 20 Professional Development Hours (PDH) and 2 Continuing Education Units (CEU). Learn more about PDH, LU, CEU and state licensing boards.
Instructors
Frederick T. Elder, President, Frederick T. Elder & Associates, Madison, Wisconsin
Douglas T. Reindl, PhD, Professor, Engineering Professional Development, College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin
General Information
Fee Covers Notebook and other course materials, break refreshments, lunches and certificate.
Cancellation Policy If you cannot attend, please notify us by September 19, and we will refund your fee. Cancellations received after this date and no-shows are subject to a $150 administrative fee. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.
Accommodations We have reserved a block of guest rooms (rates starting at $89, including expanded Continental breakfast and free wifi) at Lowell Center, 610 Langdon Street, Madison, WI. Reserve a room online at Lowell Center or call 866-301-1753 or 608-256-2621. Room requests after August 28 will be subject to availability. Other fees and restrictions may apply.
Course Location This course will be held at Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street, Madison, WI. 608-262-1122
Course Discount IRC members fee: $1095 for this course