Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA)

Course Information

Course: LOPA
Course Location and Dates


Course Description

Layer of Protective Analysis (LOPA) is a semi-quantitative risk analysis technique. It lies in between a HAZOP and a quantitative risk assessment (QRA) in terms of its rigorousness. LOPA helps to answer the following questions:

 

  • What's the likelihood of undesired events / scenarios?
  • What's the risk associated with the scenarios?
  • Are there sufficient risk mitigation measures?

 

This course examines the technique required to carry out a LOPA. The topics in this course include:

 

  • Understanding LOPA
  • When LOPA should be used
  • LOPA methodology

 

Course instructors are industry experts from the fields of risk and security management and assessment, engineering principles, design and development, and projects execution.

How You Will Benefit

This course will be beneficial to you and your organization for the following reasons:

 

  • Participants learn how and when LOPA should be used
  • Participants learn how LOPA relates to qualitative Hazard Evaluation (e.g., HAZOP)
  • Participants also learn how to use the LOPA technique for SIL evaluation
  • The course enhances easy learning, comprehension and success through a step-by-step approach
  • Interactive learning and real world examples are used throughout the discussion and interactive workshops
  • Instructors use both industry examples and client's own examples

Target Audience

A wide variety of professionals and organizations will benefit from taking the LOPA training course:

 

  • Process safety personnel
  • PHA analysts
  • Others who need to apply or understand LOPA
  • Supervisors and managers responsible for safety instrumented systems

 

Prerequisite

Previous PHA/HAZOP experience and/or training is a recommended pre-requisite for participants who take this course.

Course Length

Two days