This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Describe the company's HSE Management Systems
• How to demonstrate compliance with elements, sub-elements and expectations of the HSE- MS
• Understand the role of risk management in terms of risk assessment and incident investigation and analysis
• Appreciate the role of human error in risk assessment and contribution to incidents
• To identify weaknesses in the HSE- MS through analysis of root-causes for incidents
• Be familiar with the requirements of HS(G)65, BS 8800, OHSAS 18000, ISO 9000 and ISO 14000
• Be able to prepare action plans, setting targets and measuring performance
• Appreciate the value of promoting positive safety culture within your organisation

CONTENT

Introduction into HSE Management Systems

• Introduction to course objectives and contents
• Why we need HSE Management System and what it is
• Individual and organisational roles responsibilities
• What should HSE Management System cover
•  Standards for HSE Management
• Integrating OHSAS 18000, ISO 14000 and ISO 9000
• The role of safety culture

Elements of HSE Management Systems

• Types of HSE Management Systems:
• Elements of HSE - Management Systems
• Sub-elements and expectations
• Leadership and commitment
• HSE Policy and Strategic Objectives
• Organisation, resources and competence
• Risk Evaluation and Management
• Planning, standards and procedures
• Implementation and monitoring
• Audit and management review

Risk Management - 1 (Risk Assessment)

• Hazard, risk and risk assessment
• Hazards identification techniques
• Evaluation of HSE risks
• Risk assessment techniques
• Work equipment/workplace risk assessment
• Task-based risk assessment
• Occupational health risk assessment

Risk Management - 2 (Incident Investigation)

• Organisational learning from incidents
• Case study: BP Texas Refinery explosion and fire
• Human contribution to incidents
• Active errors, preconditions and latent failures
• Identification and analysis of root-causes to incidents
• Framework for incident investigation and analysis

Promoting Positive Safety Culture

• Motivation and employee involvement
• Development of positive safety culture
• What is safety culture
• How to promote safety culture
• How to measure safety culture
• Behavioural Safety and employee’s involvement
• Selection of outcome indicators

FOR WHOM:

Safety Professionals, Chief Security Officers, Operation Managers, Security Supervisors, Security Officers, Security Co-ordinators and anyone involved in the operation, maintenance, and management of processes involving hazardous chemicals.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.