Process Safety & Risk

Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA)

Assess independent protection layers and identify additional risk-reduction requirements.

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Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) — enlarged illustrative service context
THE CHALLENGE

Why it matters.

Protection requirements can be inconsistent when risk reduction is allocated without a traceable basis.

THE ADDED VALUE

What you gain.

Connect scenario risk with defined protection layers and functional safety requirements.

THE PRACTICAL DETAILS

What to expect.

Scope and deliverables are shaped around your objectives, project stage and available information.

What you receive

  • LOPA worksheets
  • Safeguard gap analysis
  • SIL determination inputs

Scope of support

  • Define protection-layer requirements and the required integrity of safety instrumented functions.

What we need to get started

  • Facility or organisational scope and objectives
  • Relevant existing drawings, procedures, records or operating data
  • Participation from responsible technical and operational personnel