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Process Safety Training
Process safety courses built around real plant examples, for operators, engineers, supervisors and managers.
Training that changes what people do
Process safety depends on people throughout an organization recognizing hazards, understanding why safeguards exist and knowing what to do when conditions change. Our training is built around real process examples and lessons from published incident investigations, so participants leave with judgment as well as knowledge.
OSHA PSM requires initial and refresher training (at least every three years) for employees involved in operating a covered process, and training for maintenance personnel on procedures and process hazards. Many roles — PHA participants and facilitators, MOC reviewers, auditors and managers — benefit from training that goes beyond the minimum.
Course topics
| Course | Focus |
|---|---|
| Process safety fundamentals | Why process safety differs from occupational safety; major incident lessons; hazards of materials and energy. |
| PSM / RMP awareness | The elements of PSM and RMP, roles and responsibilities, and what good looks like. |
| PHA team participation | How to contribute effectively as an operations, maintenance or engineering team member. |
| HAZOP and PHA leadership | Facilitation, scribing, node selection, risk ranking and writing good recommendations. |
| LOPA | Scenario development, IPL criteria, calculations and common errors. |
| Management of change & PSSR | Recognizing changes, technical review and startup readiness. |
| Mechanical integrity | Program elements, RAGAGEP and deficiency management. |
| Incident investigation | Evidence, timelines, root cause methods and effective recommendations. |
| Process safety for leaders | Leadership's role, culture, metrics and asking the right questions. |
Who it is for
- Operators and shift supervisors
- Maintenance and reliability staff
- Process and project engineers
- EHS and process safety coordinators
- Plant and operations managers
- Senior leadership
Format
Courses can be tailored to your processes, procedures and terminology, and scaled from a short briefing to a multi-day workshop. Delivery format, class size and scheduling are agreed for each engagement. Participants receive course materials and records of attendance suitable for your training files.
Frequently asked questions
Can training be customized to our site?
Yes. Using your own P&IDs, procedures and incident history makes training more relevant and memorable. We will ask for appropriate materials during planning and handle them confidentially.
Do courses satisfy PSM training requirements?
Our courses can support PSM training programs, but PSM operator training must cover the specific process and its operating procedures. Site-specific training is usually delivered by, or together with, the facility.
Build process safety capability
Tell us your audience and objectives, and we'll propose a course outline.