what is HIRA and HAZOP

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HIRA stands for Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, while HAZOP stands for Hazard and Operability Study.

HIRA is a systematic process for identifying hazards and assessing risks associated with a process or operation.
HAZOP is a structured and systematic examination of a planned or existing process or operation to identify and evaluate problems that may represent risks to personnel or equipment.
HIRA involves identifying potential hazards, analyzing the risks, and implementing control measures to mitigate those risks.
HAZOP involves a team of experts analyzing the process step by step to identify deviations from the intended design and assess their potential consequences.
Both HIRA and HAZOP are important tools in process safety management to prevent accidents and ensure safe operations.

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