Process Safety Management Fundamentals Course Curriculum
The Process Safety Management Fundamentals course is a comprehensive and interactive program designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage process safety effectively. Upon completion, participants will receive a
certificate issued by The Art of Service.
Course Overview This course is designed to provide a thorough understanding of process safety management principles, practices, and regulations. The curriculum is organized into the following chapters: Chapter 1: Introduction to Process Safety Management
This chapter provides an overview of process safety management, including: - Definition and importance of process safety management
- History and evolution of process safety management
- Key concepts and principles
- Benefits and challenges of implementing process safety management
Chapter 2: Process Safety Management Regulations and Standards
This chapter covers the regulatory framework and industry standards related to process safety management, including: - OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard
- API and other industry standards
- International regulations and guidelines
- Compliance requirements and best practices
Chapter 3: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
This chapter focuses on identifying and assessing hazards, including: - Hazard identification techniques
- Risk assessment methodologies
- Consequence analysis and risk prioritization
- Case studies and examples
Chapter 4: Process Safety Information and Documentation
This chapter covers the importance of accurate and up-to-date process safety information, including: - Process safety information requirements
- Documentation and record-keeping best practices
- Information management systems and tools
- Data accuracy and integrity
Chapter 5: Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
This chapter provides an in-depth look at PHA methodologies, including: - PHA techniques (e.g., HAZOP, What-If, FMEA)
- PHA team composition and facilitation
- PHA report preparation and follow-up
- Case studies and examples
Chapter 6: Operating Procedures and Safe Work Practices
This chapter focuses on developing and implementing effective operating procedures and safe work practices, including: - Operating procedure development and review
- Safe work practices (e.g., lockout/tagout, confined space entry)
- Training and competency assessment
- Audit and compliance
Chapter 7: Training and Performance
This chapter covers the importance of training and performance in process safety management, including: - Training program development and delivery
- Competency assessment and evaluation
- Performance metrics and monitoring
- Continuous improvement
Chapter 8: Management of Change (MOC)
This chapter provides an overview of MOC principles and practices, including: - MOC definition and scope
- MOC process and procedures
- Risk assessment and hazard identification
- Case studies and examples
Chapter 9: Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
This chapter focuses on incident investigation and root cause analysis, including: - Incident investigation principles and methodologies
- Root cause analysis techniques
- Report preparation and follow-up
- Case studies and examples
Chapter 10: Emergency Planning and Response
This chapter covers emergency planning and response, including: - Emergency planning principles and requirements
- Emergency response procedures and protocols
- Training and exercise
- Continuous improvement
Chapter 11: Compliance and Auditing
This chapter focuses on compliance and auditing, including: - Compliance requirements and best practices
- Audit methodologies and techniques
- Audit report preparation and follow-up
- Continuous improvement
Chapter 12: Process Safety Management Implementation and Continuous Improvement
This chapter provides guidance on implementing and continuously improving process safety management, including: - Implementation planning and execution
- Continuous improvement methodologies and tools
- Performance metrics and monitoring
- Case studies and examples
Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, demonstrating their expertise in process safety management fundamentals.,