Health, Safety and Environment
Health, Safety and Environment | Process Safety and Risk Management
Fundamentals of Risk Based Process Safety Management
This overview course is based upon the Risk Based Process Safety Approach developed by the Center for Chemical Process Safety published in 2007. It also takes into consideration the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering PSM standard.
Schedule
Duration and Training Method
Two classroom days providing 1.6 CEU (Continuing Education Credits) or 16 PDH (Professional Development Hours)
This course contains 12 technical hours and may be eligible for Continuous Maintenance points by The Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP)
Course Overview
Learning Outcomes
Participants will learn:
1. Examine and categorize the similarities and differences between occupational and process safety systems, and describe their functions operating in tandem.
2. Compare and contrast current Industry Standard Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.
3. Develop an understanding of Risk-Based Process Safety Management (RBPSM) and its applicability in the industry.
4. Identify and analyze the importance and key details of each PSM component.
5. Discuss the application of each PSM element and their impact on daily work activities.
6. Establish and describe the relationship between safety culture and PSM.
7. Formulate practical strategies using succinct comparisons and analytical approaches to investigate areas requiring additional scrutiny.
8. Demonstrate the methodology for integrating PSM into current safety management systems and propose key implementation procedures for applying PSM in the field.
Course Content
Part One - Commitment to Process Safety
1. Leadership
2. Employee Participation
3. Compliance to Standards
4. Workforce Competency
5. Stakeholder outreach and engagement
Part Two – Understand Hazards and Risks
1. Process Knowledge Management
2. Hazard Identification and Risk analysis
Part Three – Manage Risk
3. Operating Procedures ( Normal and Abnormal)
4. Safe Work Practices
5. Asset Integrity and Reliability
6. Contractor management
7. Training and Performance Assurance
8. Management of Change
9. Operational Readiness
10. Conduct of Operations
11. Emergency Management
Part Four – Learn from Experience
12. Incident Management
13. Measurement and Metrics
14. Auditing
15. Management Review and Continuous Improvement
Who Should Attend and Prerequisites
Anyone who is working in close proximity to hazardous processes such as Operations and Maintenance Personnel, Supervisors, Engineers and Safety Professionals. Anyone who wishes to gain a better understanding of process safety and the application of the principles to facilities handling hazardous materials.
Instructors
Jamie Merriam
Mr. Jamie Merriam is an Electrical Engineer (automation) with over 24 years of experience in the energy industry. His experience includes construction, maintenance and project engineering. Mr. Merriam began leading Hazop/LOPA reviews in 2002 as part of his duties with Suncor. Now with ACM, Mr Merriam continues to support Suncor, Cenovus and other clients execute effective hazard analysis. He has applied knowledge in Instrumentation, Process Control and Functional Safety for the energy industry. Mr. Merriam’s communication and leadership skills, combined with his understanding of Process Safety make him an effective and competent facilitator and educator. Mr. Merriam is a professional engineer and TÜV Functional Safety Engineer.
B.Sc. Elec. Eng., P. Eng., TÜV (Rheinland) F.S. Eng. Functional Safety Engineer / Instructor
Courses Taught
N637 - Fundamentals of Risk Based Process Safety Management
N638 - Fundamentals of the Safety Lifecycle
N640 - P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) and Engineering Drawings Interpretation
N641 - PHA/HAZOP Facilitation Training