This advanced course addresses Process Safety Management requirements for industries handling hazardous materials and processes. Participants will learn about PSM framework elements, risk management approaches, and regulatory compliance. The course covers process hazard analysis, mechanical integrity, management of change, and emergency planning specific to high-hazard operations. Through detailed case studies, learners will develop skills to implement robust process safety systems.
Process Safety Management (PSM) for High-Hazard Industries
Health, Safety and Environment
October 25, 2025
Introduction
Objectives
This course enables participants to:
- Understand PSM regulatory requirements
- Conduct process hazard analyses
- Implement mechanical integrity programs
- Manage process safety information
- Develop operating procedures for hazardous processes
- Conduct management of change reviews
- Investigate process safety incidents
- Audit PSM system effectiveness
Target Audience
- Process safety engineers
- Plant managers
- Operations supervisors in hazardous industries
- Maintenance managers
- Risk management professionals
- Regulatory compliance staff
Methodology
Process hazard analysis workshops, case studies of major incidents, group activities developing PSM elements, individual risk assessment exercises, mini-case studies on compliance issues, and syndicate discussions on implementation challenges.
Personal Impact
- Enhanced process safety knowledge
- Improved risk assessment capabilities
- Stronger technical understanding of hazardous processes
- Better regulatory compliance skills
- Increased confidence in PSM implementation
Organizational Impact
- Reduced major accident risks
- Improved regulatory compliance
- Enhanced operational reliability
- Better risk management
- Reduced potential for catastrophic incidents
Course Outline
Unit 1: PSM Framework
Section 1.1: Regulatory Requirements- PSM standard elements
- Covered processes and chemicals
- Compliance obligations
- Documentation requirements
Unit 2: Risk Management Elements
Section 2.1: Hazard Analysis- Process hazard analysis methodologies
- Mechanical integrity programs
- Management of change procedures
- Pre-startup safety reviews
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