E.S.M. offers accredited HAZOP study Facilitators that are experienced in leading HAZOPs for complex projects across multiple industries, including mining, mineral processing, power generation, power distribution and offshore petroleum.

E.S.M. engineers are available to review design documentation, plan, facilitate and document (record) HAZOP studies.

E.S.M. workshop facilitators successfully draw upon participant experience to achieve workshop objectives in an energetic and collaborative manner.

HAZOP studies are conducted in accordance AS IEC 61882, Hazard and operability studies (HAZOP studies) – Application guide.

A HAZOP is a structured technique for examining a design or system to identify hazards and potential operability issues, through consideration of deviations from design intent.

A HAZOP aims to:

  • Identify hazards associated with operation and maintenance.
  • Identify potential system operability problems, specifically, the causes of operational disturbances and deviations.
  • Determine appropriate controls and remedial measures.

HAZOP workshops involve a multidisciplinary team, led by a Facilitator, systematically examining all parts of a design or system. Deviations from the design intent are identified and recorded, using a set of guide words.

HAZOPs help to provide an understanding of potential adverse consequences and how these consequences can be avoided through process design / redesign.

Our latest projects

We provide a range of professional engineering services. View some of our recent projects below.

Safety in Design Review

In recent years, E.S.M. has assisted numerous clients to implement a Safety in Design process for their business. To comply with their duties under the Work Health and Safety Act (or the Occupational Health and Safety Act in Victoria), companies should have an end-to-end Safety in Design process.

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Safety in Design: Documentation

In recent years, E.S.M. has assisted numerous clients to implement a Safety in Design process for their business. To comply with their duties under the Work Health and Safety Act (or the Occupational Health and Safety Act in Victoria), companies should have an end-to-end Safety in Design process.

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Rail Projects: Level Crossing Removal and ATP Analysis

E.S.M. has recently been involved with two rail projects: one to conduct signalling project management for a level-crossing removal project and the other to analyse the performance of automatic train protection (ATP) on a line that has issues with poor on-time-running performance.

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HAZOP Facilitation

HAZOP for a minerals processing plant upgrade

E.S.M. recently facilitated a 4-day Detailed Design HAZOP for a major upgrade project on a minerals processing plant. E.S.M. worked with the owner, engineering service provider and vendors to facilitate the HAZOP in multiple sessions in line with progression of the design.

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