HAZID Review Identifies Hazards in Early Pipeline Design Phase

With more than two decades of pipeline maintenance experience, Josh Price serves as the president of Onyx Services Incorporated, overseeing the maintenance, repair, and emergency services for land and underwater pipelines. Josh Price makes safety a priority for employees of Onyx Services and ensures that all projects undergo a comprehensive hazard identification (HAZID) review. 

HAZID reviews identify hazards during the design phase of the project in order to devise early solutions and mitigate their potential impact. A crucial step in risk assessment and management, the study looks at external, facilities, and occupational hazards that may affect people, assets, and the environment. Early identification enables operators to work proactively and address hazards before they become real problems. 

During a HAZID review, a multidisciplinary team conducts a study to identify risks and assess their potential threat to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) concerns. The team brainstorms possible threats and causes and collaborates on the necessary safeguards to prevent or mitigate the hazards.