Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) Awareness
This course provides an awareness and basic understanding of LOPA. If you are looking for a more in depth course see Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) | Risktec
1 day
£700 excl. VAT
Outline
- Introduction and background to functional safety
- Risk and criteria
- Hazard identification, initiating causes and IPLs
- Concepts of LOPA, protection layers and conditional modifiers
- Failure data and its use and application
- Human failure
- Dependency
Who is this for?
This course will be of benefit to managers and engineers who need to use LOPA as a method of risk assessment.
What prior study is recommended?
A basic understanding of the course subject area is beneficial but not essential.
At the end of the course you should be able to:
- Carry out a risk assessment using LOPA and appreciate the potential pitfalls
- Understand its application in SIL determination
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.