Process Safety Management Fundamentals
This course examines the systematic approach used to prevent major accidents involving hazardous chemicals and processes. Participants study the core elements of a process safety programme, from hazard identification through to mechanical integrity and emergency response. The programme draws on recognised frameworks and real incident case studies to build practical competence.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Distinguishing process safety from occupational safety in practice
- 02Identifying major accident hazards across the process lifecycle
- 03Building layers of protection around hazardous chemical processes
- 04Conducting hazard and operability studies on live systems
- 05Assuring mechanical integrity of pressure vessels and piping
- 06Planning emergency response for toxic and flammable releases
- 07Tracking process safety with leading and lagging indicators
What you will gain
- Identify major accident hazards within process facilities
- Apply layers of protection to reduce process risk
- Conduct hazard and operability studies with confidence
- Evaluate mechanical integrity and asset reliability programmes
- Develop emergency response plans for process incidents
- Measure process safety performance using leading indicators
Who should attend
- Process and operations engineers
- Safety and risk managers
- Plant supervisors and shift leaders
- HSE professionals in the process industries
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 6 Nov 2026 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 15 to 19 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 26 to 30 Apr 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 12 to 16 Jul 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
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- 5 Days
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