Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Engineering

Learning Methods

Lecture
Online
Tutorial

Module Offerings

7584RTC-SEP-PAR

Aims

To provide an understanding and awareness of the tools and techniques available for hazard identification, where they can be applied and what limitations may exist.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Assess the role of hazard identification in the risk management process
2.
Critically review the tools and techniques available to carry out effective hazard identification at each lifecycle stage
3.
Design a fit for purpose hazard identification study

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Introduction – basic concepts Overview of hazard identification techniques, e.g.: -Critical examination -Codes and Standards -Hazard indices -Concept Safety Analysis / Preliminary Hazard Review -What If? -Safety Audits -Fault / Event Trees -Sneak Analysis -Human Error / Task Analysis Hazard identification through the project lifecycle Failure Modes and Effects Analysis Hazard and Operability Studies HAZID/Checklist approach HAZID versus HAZOP Making recommendations
Additional Information:The module aims to provide an understanding and awareness of the tools and techniques available for hazard identification, where they can be applied and what limitations may exist. Students will be introduced to the concept of HAZID, including the HAZID team and process. Other hazard identification techniques will be introduced, but these are explained in greater detail in related modules. Assessment is in the form of an essay combined with activities (e.g. exercises, discussions, etc.). The module is delivered via distance learning, described as follows: Lecture (using slides and slide notes): Online self-study Tutorial/Activities (Exercises and reviews): Online activities with teacher feedback, and virtual classrooms Tutor-supported Online: Tutor feedback for activities, virtual classrooms and email support

Assessments

Test
Essay