Introduction:
Process safety is critical for preventing catastrophic incidents in production environments. This course provides a thorough understanding of process safety management (PSM) principles and equips participants with the skills to identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks effectively.
Objectives:
- Gain an understanding of the core elements of process safety.
- Learn to identify hazards and assess risks in production operations.
- Design and implement safety controls to mitigate identified risks.
- Foster a proactive safety culture within the organization.
Course Outline:
Day 1: Fundamentals of Process Safety.
- Importance of safety in production operations.
- Introduction to process safety management systems.
Day 2: Hazard Identification.
- Techniques: HAZOP, HAZID, and FMEA.
- Case studies of effective hazard identification.
Day 3: Risk Assessment.
- Frameworks and methodologies.
- Practical exercises on risk evaluation.
Day 4: Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
- Components and functionality.
- Design principles for SIS.
Day 5: Emergency Response Planning
- Steps to develop and test emergency response plans.
- Real-world examples of crisis management.
Day 6: Compliance with Regulations
- Overview of global safety standards.
- Strategies for compliance audits.
Day 7: Lessons from Incidents
- Analysis of historical industrial accidents.
- Preventive measures and best practices.
Day 8: Practical Application
- Group activities simulating production scenarios.
- Application of safety management principles.
Day 9: Developing a Safety Culture
- Strategies for fostering safety awareness.
- Leadership and team roles in safety management.
Day 10: Workshop and Review
- Integration of course topics into practical plans.
- Certification and feedback session.