Determining the Optimal Timing for HAZID in Project Phases: LinkedIn Poll Report

A recent LinkedIn poll by SynergenOG revealed that industry professionals overwhelmingly consider Conceptual Design as the most critical phase for Hazard Identification (HAZID), with 58% of respondents favouring this early stage. This insight underscores the necessity of proactive risk assessment at the initial planning phase, allowing potential hazards to be identified and mitigated well before...

Feature, Process Safety, Process Safety Management

Offshore Safety Management – Why and How?

Summary: Discover how offshore safety management in oil and gas changes from the concept to the operational phase, and explore practical examples of safety controls, including engineering systems, mitigation measures, and emergency response protocols.. Offshore oil and gas facilities are designed to extract hydrocarbons from beneath the seabed, process them, and in some cases, store...

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Why Energy Companies Must Invest in Safety and Risk Training

Summary: To highlight the importance of safety and risk training for energy companies, addressing why such investments are critical in mitigating operational risks, improving regulatory compliance, and enhancing worker safety. By equipping employees with the necessary knowledge and skills, companies can reduce the likelihood of accidents, improve response to emergencies, and minimize costly downtime. Table...

Feature, Process Safety, Technical Risk Management

Hazard vs Risk: The Common Hazards and Associated Risks in Oil and Gas

Summary: What is a hazard and what is a risk? Explaining the 2 terms in context of oil and gas sector with examples here. By understanding these concepts, industry professionals can significantly enhance safety measures and minimize potential threats to both workers and the environment. The oil and gas sector, essential for global energy, is...

Feature, Process Safety, Technical Risk Management

SIL Determination Methods – A Step-by-Step Guide

Summary: How to determine the SIL of a particular SIF function? What are the SIL determination methods available? This article aims to explore and evaluate various methods for determining the appropriate Safety Integrity Level (SIL) for safety instrumented functions (SIFs) in industrial processes. Going deep into the structured approaches such as Risk Graphs, Layer of...

sil classification - what is sill assessment

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What is SIL Classification? Significance of SIL in Oil and Gas

Summary: What are the 4 types of SIL? What is the difference between SIL 1, SIL 2, SIL 3 & SIL 4? This article aims to provide a thorough overview of SIL classification and the significance of SIL in SIF and SIS in the context of oil and gas. Although SIL determination is not just...

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