HAZOP Leadership
and Management

The HAZOP Leadership and Management Course provides essential knowledge for professionals responsible for managing process safety and operational risk. A Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) is one of the most widely applied methodologies for identifying deviations, evaluating risks, and preventing failures in complex industrial environments. Effective leadership is central to ensuring that HAZOP studies are structured, collaborative, and aligned with organisational safety expectations.

This HAZOP Leadership and Management Training strengthens the capability of leaders, facilitators, and team members to conduct comprehensive HAZOP reviews with accuracy and confidence. Through practical techniques and leadership-focused discussions, participants learn how to guide diverse teams, manage challenging scenarios, and ensure that findings translate into meaningful risk-mitigation actions. The course highlights the importance of strategic planning, structured facilitation, and disciplined documentation, all of which are essential for high-quality HAZOP outcomes.

The HAZOP Leadership Training Course also emphasizes communication excellence, behavioural awareness, and decision-making under pressure—key competencies required for facilitating effective risk assessments. Participants explore how HAZOP leadership directly influences safety culture, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability across industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, energy, and manufacturing.

This HAZOP Leadership and Management Training equips participants with the capabilities needed to manage and lead HAZOP studies effectively.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core principles and methodology of HAZOP
• Lead and facilitate HAZOP studies with structured and effective techniques
• Guide multidisciplinary teams through systematic hazard identification
• Analyse process deviations and evaluate operational risks
• Develop and oversee the implementation of risk-reduction recommendations
• Strengthen organisational safety culture through proactive HAZOP leadership

The HAZOP Leadership Training Course is suitable for professionals responsible for process safety, technical risk assessments, and safety-critical decision-making. It is ideal for individuals who lead or participate in HAZOP studies and those involved in high-hazard operational environments.

This course will greatly benefit:

• Safety and risk management professionals
• Process engineers and technical managers
• HSE managers and coordinators
• Team leaders and supervisors engaged in HAZOP studies
• Project managers in oil and gas, petrochemicals, manufacturing, and related sectors

The HAZOP Leadership and Management Course uses a highly interactive approach designed to enhance both technical and leadership capabilities. The delivery combines analytical learning with practical, team-based engagement to reinforce retention and application.

Training methodology includes:

• Lecture-led explanations supported by real-world scenarios
• Facilitated group discussions to strengthen team-based decision-making
• Practical HAZOP exercises and structured case reviews
• Guidance on documentation, facilitation skills, and effective communication

• AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course