The program will give participants a greater understanding of the Process industry and the inherent hazards associated in managing and maintaining a safe system. At the conclusion of this training program, delegates will have the knowledge to:

• Recognize the differences between, Hazards and Risks and understand different Risk assessment techniques
• Understand the Standards within the Process Industry
• Identify external influencers
• Improved understanding of Operating Procedures, SOPs and Safe Systems of Work applicable to the Industry
• Coach and influence people for an improved safety culture
• Value the role the role of Quantified Risk Assessment and Major Hazards within the Process Industry
• Understand the basics of Environment Protection & Risk Management Plans
• Understand the human contribution to accidents.

Pre-requisite

Previous experience with applying and implementing general Risk Assessment is advantageous as is knowledge of the Process Industry. 

By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

• Recognize difference between Hazards, Risks and where HAZOP fits within the Risk Management cycle
• Define what is Process Safety Management (PSM) and who is covered by the standard
• Develop skills for applying Risk Management techniques relevant to the Process Industry
• Understand Major Hazards within the Process Industry, including Fire, Explosion and Toxic release
• List the elements of the PSM standard
• Explain how Process Safety Culture will affect PSM in organizations 

The Process Safety & Risk Management training program is intended for all personnel involved in Process Industries such as:

• Production
• Project
• Process
• Mechanical
• Control
• Maintenance
• HSE
• The program is also beneficial for personnel involved in implementing the Company’s Health & Safety Management System. 

Delegates will learn by encouraged and active participation during the training program through the application of blended learning methodologies, including; Presentations, Exercises, Group discussions and Video presentations. Delegates are encouraged to contribute their own experiences throughout the training program. A number of case studies are used throughout the duration of the training program which summarizes the inherent need for a greater understanding of the risks and hazards associated within the Process Industry. 

Day1 - The Baseline (Safety Management System)

• OHSAS 18001 and OSHA’s new initiative for a Safety & Health Program Management (Guidelines)
• Management commitment and employee involvement
• Worksite analysis
• Hazard prevention and control
• Safety and health training
• Control, Communications, Co-operation and Competence
• Safety Culture
• Behavioral Safety

Day2 - The Frontline (Process Safety Management)

• Introduction to Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Disasters in the Process Industry: What went wrong/What have we learned
• Risk Management Program (RMP)
• PSM Standards
• Employee Participation
• Equipment, Technology and Hazards of the Process
• Mechanical Integrity

Day3 - Risk Assessment in the Process Industry – The HAZOP Study

• Advanced PHA methods within the Process Industry
• HAZOP Study Methodology
• HAZOP Study procedure
• Case Study 1 – Element (Node) selection
• Case Study 2 – Simple HAZOP

Day4 - Process Safety Management and Process Hazard Analysis

• Management of Change
• Safe Systems of Work (SSW)
• Incident Investigation
• Introduction to BP Texas City Refinery accident
• Environment Protection and Risk Management Plans
• PSM Summary

Day5 - Putting it All Together

• Case Study Scenarios
• Delegate Group Activities
• Summary and take homes

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 75% of the total course duration.