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Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA)

A semi-quantitative method for deciding whether the protection around a hazardous scenario is enough. Covers initiating event frequency, independent protection layers, order-of-magnitude arithmetic and how LOPA is used to set safety integrity level targets.

Taught by Icompetent Solutions

Modules
8
Lessons
42
Duration
9h 18m
Level
Advanced
Quizzes
8 graded
Enrolled
3

Course content

8 modules · 42 lessons · 9h 18m

What the course covers, the vocabulary of barriers, where LOPA sits in the safety lifecycle, order-of-magnitude thinking and the team that makes the judgements.

  • What This Course Covers and Who It Is For
    Preview
    13 min
  • Barriers, Safeguards and Protection Layers13 min
  • Where LOPA Sits in the Safety Lifecycle13 min
  • Order-of-Magnitude Thinking12 min
  • The LOPA Team and Its Judgement13 min
  • LOPA in Context quiz9 questions · pass 70%

Topics covered

LOPA
IPL
SIL
Process Safety
Risk Tolerance

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