COURSE OVERVIEW:

Process Safety Management (PSM) is a disciplined framework focused on preventing the release of hazardous substances and energy that could lead to catastrophic incidents. This course provides production and facilities teams with a comprehensive understanding of the systems and cultures required to maintain operational integrity in oil and gas environments. Participants will learn that process safety goes beyond personal safety by addressing the structural, mechanical, and systemic safeguards that protect people, the environment, and company assets.

The scope of this training covers the essential elements of a robust PSM program, including process hazard analysis, mechanical integrity, and management of change. It details the methodologies used to identify potential failure points in production facilities, such as HAZOP and LOPA, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining the "barriers" designed to prevent accidents. The course also explores the human factor in process safety, highlighting how operational discipline and clear communication are vital to ensuring that safety-critical equipment remains functional.

Through extensive coverage of historical case studies and industry best practices, the program demonstrates the consequences of PSM failures and the path to achieving operational excellence. Attendees will examine the lifecycle of a production facility from a safety perspective, focusing on how to manage risks during startup, normal operations, and emergency shutdowns. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to implement proactive safety measures and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and vigilance within their respective teams.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Define the core principles and pillars of Process Safety Management.
• Distinguish between personal safety (OSHA) and process safety.
• Identify and assess major accident hazards in production facilities.
• Participate effectively in Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies.
• Apply the Management of Change (MOC) process to technical modifications.
• Evaluate the mechanical integrity of safety-critical equipment.
• Describe the importance of Operating Procedures and Safe Work Practices.
• Implement effective Permit to Work systems for hazardous activities.
• Conduct Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for new or modified equipment.
• Identify and monitor Process Safety Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Investigate process safety incidents and near-misses using root cause analysis.
• Recognize the "Human Factors" that contribute to process safety failures.
• Formulate emergency response plans for hydrocarbon release scenarios.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Production Supervisors, Facilities Engineers, Operations Staff, Safety Professionals, and Maintenance Technicians working in upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE: 

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.