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PS01Process Safety Management Foundations
Build a solid foundation in Process Safety Management — the essential discipline for anyone working in chemical, oil & gas, or process industries.
Duration3 days
FormatWorkshop
Level
Foundation
LanguageEnglish
Course overview
[Placeholder — replace with real copy] This three-day foundation workshop introduces delegates to the core principles of Process Safety Management (PSM). Covering regulatory frameworks, hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety culture, it equips engineers and technical managers with the knowledge to identify and control major accident hazards in their facilities. Suitable for those new to PSM roles or seeking a structured refresher.
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites. A background in engineering or a technical role within the process industries is beneficial.
Who should attend
Target group
Process engineers, HSE leads, and operations supervisors at chemical and oil & gas plants who are responsible for, or contribute to, process safety management programmes. Recommended for engineers with at least 2 years of plant experience.
What you will learn
- 1Explain the key elements of Process Safety Management and their interdependencies
- 2Apply a structured approach to hazard identification and risk ranking
- 3Describe regulatory requirements under COMAH, OSHA PSM, and equivalent frameworks
- 4Identify barriers to effective safety culture and apply strategies to address them
Course modules
Introduction to Process Safety Management · 4h+
Overview of PSM frameworks, key terminology, regulatory context (COMAH, OSHA PSM 1910.119), and the difference between occupational and process safety.
Hazard Identification Techniques · 6h+
Structured walkthroughs, preliminary hazard analysis, and an introduction to HAZOP methodology.
Risk Assessment and Tolerable Risk Criteria · 5h+
Quantitative and qualitative risk assessment approaches, bow-tie analysis, and how to set and apply tolerable risk criteria.
Safety Culture and Management of Change · 5h+
Behavioural safety concepts, incident investigation methods (root cause analysis), and best-practice management of change procedures.
Schedule
Upcoming sessions
Open-enrolment sessions confirmed below. For private in-house delivery on a date that works for your team, request a conversation.
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