SAFOP (eHAZOP) TRAINING

1.0 INTRODUCTION

SAFOP's, (often referred to as Electrical Reviews or eHAZOP studies) are powerful processes to :

Increase safety by minimising hazards to personnel installing, operating, maintaining or working in the vicinity of, electrical apparatus,

Enhance operability and security of electrical supplies by design enhancement/removal of design limitations,

Avoiding operator error through strategies including training, competency, procedures, authorities and systems of work,

Maximise design business benefits and minimise capital and operating costs,

Onboard construction and commissioning personnel and assess construction and commissioning plans,

Capitalise on the skills and knowledge of personnel and build past learnings into future designs.

2.0 SERVICES

Our commitment to achieve these goals is reflected in our strong commitment to :

Undertake SAFOP studies to a high standard of professional excellence,

Support clients identify how SAFOP technologies can best be applied with their business,

Development of senior management support and sponsorship of the SAFOP technology,

Develop/implement change management plans to support clients embed the SAFOP technology in their business,

Support clients develop the skills to manage and execute SAFOP studies.

3.0 SAFOP SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

We offer three different SAFOP training programs - white (aware), green (skilled) and black belt (master). Details are :

4.0 QUALITY MANAGEMENT

All programs have been developed within a rigorous Quality Management Framework to ensure :

The development and delivery of SAFOP training to high standards of professional excellence,

The quality of SAFOP training materials is assured,

The rigour of the SAFOP assessment program is assured.

Course have also been aligned to AQTF/2007 (Australian Quality Training Framework) principles and apply the same concepts used in the development and delivery of HAZOP programs.

5.0 CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT

Upon successful completion of all program development requirements and/or formal assessment (if required), individuals are issued a Certificate of Achievement.

Note : As at 2016, there are currently no internationally or nationally recognised standards or codes of practice related to SAFOP competency, SAFOP competency development and assessment processes and/or the capabilities of organisations providing SAFOP training services. Consequently, David Challis P/L, Trading as Challis International do not purport to offer Accredited SAFOP Training or SAFOP Training to an industry recognised Certificate Of Competency.