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title: "Creating New HAZOPs"
slug: "creating-a-new-hazop"
description: "Learn how to create a HAZOP in IMS, ensuring compliance with existing protocols and data entry for effective risk management."
status: "update"
updated: 2026-10-27T23:12:18Z
published: 2026-10-27T23:12:18Z
canonical: "ims-handbook.cenosco.com/creating-a-new-hazop"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://ims-handbook.cenosco.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creating New HAZOPs

Normally a Plant or Unit should only have one HAZOP. Thus, when you try to create a new HAZOP on a Plant or Unit where a HAZOP already exists, IMS will warn you of this.

To create a HAZOP:

- Go to the IMS SIS Main Menu.
- Click **HAZOP** to go to the HAZOP list (main screen).
- Click **+** to create a new HAZOP.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/creating-a-new-hazop-image-5grz0rtd.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T16%3A01%3A10Z&se=2026-10-28T17%3A01%3A10Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2FLb8Pew1%2F%2FBRp%2B2Kq9VWlnaHgcNVd6JhzTON19V5bz4%3D)

Go to the HAZOP Main Menu and click +.

- Enter the required data in the pop-up window. See the table below.
- Click **Save** when done.

The new HAZOP will be created, and you will be redirected to the detail page of the HAZOP that was just created.

HAZOP pop-up fields:

| Field | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Parent Plant Id | Click the search icon here to select the Parent Plant. Alternatively click the search icon in the Parent Unit Id field to select the Parent Unit. You only need to select one of the two. |
| Parent Unit Id | Click the search icon to select the Parent Unit. All Units in the selected scope will be available to select. Alternatively click the search icon in the Parent Plant ID to select the Parent Plant. You only need to select one of the two. |
| Hierarchy | This is populated automatically. E.g., Site, Plant, Unit |
| Description | Enter a short description for the HAZOP. |

## Copying HAZOPs

It is not possible to copy and paste an existing HAZOP. However you could [export an existing HAZOP to Excel](/v414/docs/importing-data-via-settings#export-for-import), make the necessary modifications in Excel and [import](/v414/docs/importing-data-via-settings#step-1) the Excel file as a new HAZOP.

To Export a HAZOP for Import:

1. Go to the HAZOP Main Screen.
2. Select the desired HAZOP to copy.
3. Click the **Export** button.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/image-IAZ3Q22X.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T16%3A01%3A10Z&se=2026-10-28T17%3A01%3A10Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2FLb8Pew1%2F%2FBRp%2B2Kq9VWlnaHgcNVd6JhzTON19V5bz4%3D)

1. Click **here** to export for import HAZOP.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/image-8Z73OVCD.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T16%3A01%3A10Z&se=2026-10-28T17%3A01%3A10Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2FLb8Pew1%2F%2FBRp%2B2Kq9VWlnaHgcNVd6JhzTON19V5bz4%3D)

Next update the HAZOP details in the excel sheet and then [import the HAZOP via settings](/v414/docs/importing-data-via-settings).