
Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and SIL Verification
A one day combined Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) verification course.
1 day
£625 excl. VAT
Outline
- Introduction and overview of standards
- Introduction into risk and criteria
- Concepts of LOPA
- Simplified LOPA – Syndicate task
- Identifying initiating causes
- Independent protection layers and conditional modifiers
- LOPA – Syndicate task
- Safety requirements in design
- Considerations of operation
- Maintenance and proof testing
- End of proof testing – Syndicate task
Who is this for?
This training is targeted to asset owner / end user and engineering contractors / EPC stakeholder managers, project engineers, process engineers, safety engineers, operations managers, electrical, control, instrumentation, maintenance and application engineers who require a general introduction and awareness to the functional safety standards and the key requirements for compliance.
The course is particularly useful for those managers and engineers who may be directly or indirectly involved in executing SIS projects covering any phase of the safety lifecycle from hazard and risk assessment, through engineering and design to operations and maintenance.
What prior study is recommended?
Completion of an awareness course in the subject area, or equivalent practical experience, beneficial but not essential.
At the end of the course you should be able to:
- Follow the entire safety lifecycle for a safety instrumented function
- Discuss specific issues with TÜV Rheinland’s specialist consultants
For groups
This course can be customised and delivered at a location that suits you.
Contact our training team to find out how we can support your training needs.
For individuals
This course is included in our public course schedule.
