Layer of Protection Analysis

Develop your understanding of risk assessment with this practical Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) course from the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). Taking place in Amsterdam, the course is aimed at engineers and process safety professionals who want to learn how to evaluate risk scenarios and assess the effectiveness of independent protection layers.

Delivered by experienced industry practitioners, the training covers LOPA methodology, risk tolerance criteria, scenario development and the application of results to support decision-making in process safety management. The course provides practical tools and techniques that can be applied directly in the workplace.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course you will understand:

• the LOPA methodology and how to apply it
• how to decide if a process needs a safety instrumented system (SIS)
• what safety integrity level (SIL) is required
• how to define an Independent Protection Layer (IPL)
• how to implement a process to manage these systems through the life cycle of an installation
• how to lead a LOPA study.

Who will benefit?

• Process safety engineers
• Loss prevention specialists
• Production engineers
• Process design engineers
• Project engineers
• Process programmers
• Instrument control designers
• Anyone responsible for leading a LOPA study

ICHemE

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), founded in 1922, is the UK-based, internationally recognised professional body and knowledge organisation for chemical, biochemical and process engineers. IChemE is committed to promoting the contribution of chemical engineering to society.

In addition to the Layer of Protection Analysis course, IChemE offers a comprehensive range of quality-assured training programmes in the fields of process safety, technical engineering and professional development. These courses are available both as classroom-based sessions and live online, and support professionals in their Continuing Professional Development (CPD).