Process Safety Management 2025

Safety, Risk Management, Process

What you'll learn

Define the concept of process safety and explain its importance in managing risks and preventing incidents in liquid bulk storage facilities.

Gain full grasp of process safety management & its key elements for safe, reliable operations

Identify the various process hazards that are associated with liquid bulk storage facilities, & identify the measures to mitigate and control these hazards.

Analyze human factors in process safety, address leadership, training, communication, and culture, and enhance performance to minimize errors.

Analyze incidents and accidents that have occurred in bulk liquid storage facilities, find root causes, and create ongoing safety improvement strategies.

Requirements

While there are no strict prerequisites for enrolling in the Process Safety Course, certain skills and experiences are beneficial for participants to fully engage with and benefit from the course content. These include a basic understanding of process safety principles and familiarity with industrial environments, particularly those involving liquid bulk storage. An interest in safety performance and risk mitigation is crucial, as the course delves into these areas extensively. Participants should also be able to analyze and interpret safety data and incident reports. This foundational knowledge and interest will enable learners to more effectively grasp the course's concepts, making the learning experience more enriching and applicable to their professional roles.

Description

The Process Safety Management Course is a comprehensive program designed to enhance understanding and application of process safety principles in industrial environments. The course starts with an overview of major incidents and global trends in occupational safety, emphasizing the need for damage reduction. It differentiates between process safety and occupational safety, highlighting the impacts of incidents.The course then delves into the development of Process Safety Management (PSM), tracing its evolution from the OSHA 1992 standard to various frameworks. Each of the 14 elements of PSM is thoroughly explored, covering topics like employee participation, process hazard analysis, and emergency planning and response.A significant portion of the course is dedicated to discussing the evolution of process safety strategies. This includes an in-depth analysis of different strategies ranging from standards-based and compliance-based to continuous improvement and risk-based approaches. This section is crucial for understanding how process safety has evolved and how it can be effectively implemented in various industrial settings.The final module of the course is dedicated to Risk-Based Process Safety (RBPS) as outlined by the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS). This part of the course provides learners with a detailed understanding of RBPS, emphasizing its application in enhancing safety in the chemical industry.Throughout the course, learners are engaged with real-world case studies, interactive discussions, and practical exercises. This approach ensures that the participants not only learn the theoretical aspects of process safety but also understand how to apply these principles in their daily work environments. The course culminates in a comprehensive final exam, testing the learners on their understanding and application of the course material. This course is ideal for professionals involved in managing safety risks and improving safety performance in industrial settings, especially those handling liquid bulk storage facilities.

Overview

Section 1: Overview

Lecture 1 Course Overview

Section 2: Introduction

Lecture 2 Module 1 Overview

Lecture 3 Introduction

Lecture 4 Occupational Safety Performance & Damage Reduction

Section 3: Process Safety Management vs Occupational Safety

Lecture 5 Module 2 Overview

Lecture 6 Difference in Process Safety and Occupational Safety

Lecture 7 Incident Related Impacts

Section 4: The Development of Process Safety Management

Lecture 8 Module 3 Overview

Lecture 9 1992 - OSHA PSM Standard

Lecture 10 1989 - CCPS publishes PSM Elements

Lecture 11 2010 - Energy Institute (EI) publish framework for high-level PSM

Section 5: The 14 Elements of PSM

Lecture 12 Module 4 Overview

Lecture 13 Employee Participation & PS Information

Lecture 14 Process Hazard Analysis & Operating Procedures

Lecture 15 Training & Contractors

Lecture 16 Pre-Startup Safety Review, Mechanical Integrity & Hot Work Permit

Lecture 17 Management of Change & Incident Investigation

Lecture 18 Emergency Planning, Compliance Audits, & Trade Secrets

Section 6: Evolution of Process Safety Strategies

Lecture 19 Module 5 Overview

Lecture 20 Standards based Strategy

Lecture 21 Compliance based Strategy

Lecture 22 Continuous improvement-based Strategy

Lecture 23 Risk based Strategy

Section 7: Risk Based Process Safety

Lecture 24 Module 6 Overview

Lecture 25 Risk Based Process Safety

Lecture 26 Commit to Process Safety

Lecture 27 Understand Hazards and Evaluate Risks

Lecture 28 Manage Risks

Lecture 29 Learn from Experience

This course is ideal for professionals working in or aspiring to work in the field of process safety, particularly in liquid bulk storage facilities. It suits individuals such as safety managers, engineers, operational staff, and maintenance personnel who are responsible for managing safety risks, preventing incidents, and enhancing safety performance in such facilities. The course is also valuable for those seeking to deepen their understanding of process safety management systems, hazard control, and continuous safety improvement practices.