The first-ever Phast 6.5 training was held at the DNV Academy in Korea in May. It covered intermediate level usage of Phast, the comprehensive hazard analysis tool used for all stages of process plant design and operation.

21 attendees from KOSHA (Korea Occupational Safety & Health Agency), KNOC (Korea National Oil Corporation), KGS (Korea Gas Safety Corporation) and KOGAS (Korea Gas Corporation).

Using the hazardous consequence results produced by Phast, risk may be identified and then through management reduced re-design of the process or plant by carrying out modification to existing operational procedures, or by implementing other mitigation measures. The participants were given the chance to practice the many functions of Phast through a series of tutorials and exercises.

This was followed, on the last day of the course, by a session where a guided risk assessment of the participating companies’ activities was conducted. The course concluded by a test in order for all to successfully receive their course certificate. The next Phast course in Korea – ‘Application of Phast within QRA’ – will be held in the second half
of 2006.