hazop-facilitator

name	hazop-facilitator
description	HAZOP study facilitation skill for systematic deviation analysis and safeguard identification
allowed-tools	["Read","Write","Glob","Grep","Edit","Bash"]
metadata	{"specialization":"chemical-engineering","domain":"science","category":"Process Safety","skill-id":"CE-SK-014"}
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HAZOP Facilitator Skill

Purpose

The HAZOP Facilitator Skill supports Hazard and Operability studies by guiding systematic deviation analysis, consequence evaluation, and safeguard identification.

Capabilities

• Node identification and definition
• Guide word application
• Deviation generation
• Cause identification
• Consequence analysis
• Safeguard evaluation
• Recommendation development
• Risk ranking
• Action tracking

Usage Guidelines

When to Use

• Conducting HAZOP studies
• Reviewing process modifications
• Revalidating existing HAZOPs
• Training HAZOP teams

Prerequisites

• P&IDs available and current
• Process description complete
• Design basis documented
• Team assembled

Best Practices

• Follow structured methodology
• Ensure team expertise coverage
• Document thoroughly
• Track all recommendations

Process Integration

This skill integrates with:

• HAZOP Study Facilitation
• Safety Instrumented System Design
• Process Hazard Analysis

Configuration

hazop-facilitator:
  guide-words:
    - no
    - more
    - less
    - reverse
    - other
    - part-of
  risk-matrix:
    consequence-levels: 5
    likelihood-levels: 5

Output Artifacts

• HAZOP worksheets
• Recommendation register
• Risk rankings
• Action tracking logs
• Meeting minutes