• Advanced Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) techniques
• HAZOP, HAZID, What-If, FMEA & Bow-Tie methodologies
• Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) & SIL determination
• Risk assessment aligned with international best practices
• Incident investigation & root cause analysis
• Human factors and safety culture integration
• Process Safety Performance Indicators (Leading & Lagging)
• Barrier management & asset integrity considerations

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Apply advanced risk assessment methodologies in process industries.
2. Conduct structured Process Hazard Analyses (PHA).
3. Perform Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and determine Safety Integrity Levels (SIL).
4. Identify and evaluate major accident hazards.
5. Implement effective barrier management strategies.
6. Strengthen process safety culture and performance monitoring systems.
7. Integrate risk management into operational and project lifecycle decisions.

• Process Engineers
• HSE & Process Safety Engineers
• Operations & Maintenance Engineers
• Plant Managers & Technical Managers
• Risk & Compliance Professionals
• Project Engineers & Engineering Consultants

Day 1 – Foundations of Advanced Process Risk Management

• Process Safety vs Occupational Safety
• Major Accident Hazards (MAH)
• International standards & regulatory frameworks overview
• Risk terminology and risk matrix development
• Hazard identification techniques (HAZID, Checklist, What-If)
• Case Study: Major industrial accident analysis

Day 2 – Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Techniques

• Detailed HAZOP methodology
• Node selection & guidewords application
• Facilitating effective PHA workshops
• Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Introduction to Bow-Tie Risk Assessment
• Practical Workshop: Conducting a HAZOP session

Day 3 – Layers of Protection & SIL Assessment

• Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) principles
• Independent Protection Layers (IPLs)
• Risk reduction factors
• Introduction to Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
• Safety Integrity Level (SIL) determination
• Workshop: LOPA case study & SIL calculation

Day 4 – Human Factors, Barrier Management & Incident Investigation

• Human reliability in process safety
• Safety culture & organizational influence
• Barrier management systems
• Asset integrity & mechanical integrity principles
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies
• Case Study: Incident investigation exercise

Day 5 – Performance Monitoring & Risk Governance

• Leading & lagging process safety indicators
• Risk-based decision making
• Emergency preparedness & crisis management
• Risk communication & reporting
• Integration of risk management into project lifecycle
• Final Workshop: Integrated risk management simulation
• Course review & assessment

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.