Unlock the power of the Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) methodology with this comprehensive online course, designed for professionals in the process industries. Widely recognized and used globally, LOPA offers a simplified, rule-based approach to risk analysis, helping you assess and mitigate potential hazards with confidence.
In this course, you'll dive deep into the essential concepts of LOPA, learning how to effectively select and analyze potential incident scenarios. Explore critical topics like enabling conditions, conditional modifiers, and gain a clear understanding of how to plan, execute, and manage a LOPA study — including best practices for documentation and program management.
You’ll also benefit from expert guidance based on CCPS recommendations, covering initiating events, independent protection layers, and a special focus on evaluating the likelihood of ignition. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the skills to implement LOPA in real-world scenarios and enhance the safety and reliability of your operations.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Explain the LOPA approach
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Select scenarios for analysis
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Apply enabling conditions and conditional modifiers
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Differentiate independent protection layers
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Manage LOPA implementation, updates, and follow-up
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Record the analysis with proper documentation
Who Should Attend:
Hazard evaluation teams, dedicated site or corporate LOPA teams, those who manage LOPAs as well as expert analysts and safety teams.
Unit One
Lecture One: Introductions
Lecture Two: LOPA Scenarios
Lecture Three: Target Risks, Scenario Impacts
Lecture Four: Initiating Events, Enabling Conditions
Unit Two
Lecture One: Independent Protection Layers
Lecture Two: Conditional Modifiers
Lecture Three: Documentation Options, Examples
Lecture Four: Implementing Actions; Updating LOPAs
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