This course is designed to introduce safety professionals and operating managers to the effective prevention of accidental releases of hazardous materials. 

Overview

This 2-day course uses case studies, graphics and video training materials to comprehensively illustrate the latest information in the profession. Topics include design, implementation and maintenance of those management systems proven effective over the years by top industry leaders.  In addition, federal and state regulations, including OSHA's Process Safety Management and EPA's Risk Management Program, are discussed in detail. Course attendees will learn the latest thinking on inherent safety, accident prevention, and release mitigation, from the perspective of effective risk management.

Topics

•     What is Process Safety?
      Fire and Explosion
      Toxic Release
      Chemical Reactivity
•     Historical Perspective, Including Bhopal, Pepcon, Phillips Pasadena
•     Regulations -  PSM, RMP, General Duty
•     Performance Standards and Management Systems
•     Barriers to Improvement
      The Era of Mergers and Acquisitions
•     Concepts of Risk
      Inherent Safety - Design and Operation
      Instrumentation and Process Control
      Plant Layout and Spacing
•     Examination of Program Elements
      Employee Participation/Human Factors
      Process Safety Information
      Process Hazard Analysis
      Event Scenarios, Consequence Analysis
      Operating Procedures
      Training/Certification
      Mechanical Integrity
      Management of Change
      Incident Investigation
      Emergency Preparedness
      Audits