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Introduction

COURSE INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Safety Integrity Practices, a comprehensive course designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and implement effective safety practices in any organization. In industries where safety is critical—such as manufacturing, oil & gas, chemicals, and construction—understanding how to assess, mitigate, and manage risks is paramount to protecting both people and assets.

This course will introduce you to the foundational principles of Safety Integrity and provide you with practical tools and methodologies to ensure the reliability and safety of processes, systems, and operations. From understanding safety management systems and regulatory compliance to advanced risk assessment techniques, you will learn how to implement strategies that safeguard employees, minimize operational risks, and contribute to overall business sustainability

Objective

COURSE OBJECTIVE

Upon successful completion of this course, the delegates will be able to:

• Explore Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) and their role in mitigating risks in high-hazard environments.
• Learn how to conduct risk assessments using industry-standard tools such as HAZOP, LOPA, and FMEA.
• Understand the importance of creating a safety culture and how to develop and maintain safety management systems (SMS).
• Dive into regulatory compliance, safety audits, and incident investigation techniques.
• Gain insight into best practices for incident reporting, continuous safety improvement, and technological innovations in safety practices.

Audience

COURSE AUDIENCE

• Safety Managers and Officers: Those responsible for overseeing safety standards, implementing safety protocols, and managing risk within the organization.
• Risk Management Professionals: Individuals working in risk management roles, seeking to deepen their expertise in assessing and mitigating safety-related risks in complex environments.
• Process Safety Engineers: Engineers who work in industries where safety of processes and systems is critical, such as chemicals, oil & gas, manufacturing, and energy.
• Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Professionals: Those responsible for ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and best practices.

Content

COURSE CONTENT

Day 1: Introduction to Safety Integrity and Risk Management

Theme: Understanding the Foundations of Safety Integrity

• Overview of Safety Integrity
  • Definition and importance in risk management
  • Regulatory standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO, OSHA, IEC standards)
  • Overview of key safety terminology: Risk, Hazard, Safety Integrity Level (SIL)
• The Role of Safety in Organizational Success
  • Legal, financial, and ethical implications of safety practices
  • The cost of safety failures and incident management
• Risk Assessment Methodologies
  • Hazard Identification (HAZID), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
  • Risk matrix and probability-based risk evaluation
• Safety Culture and Leadership
  • Building a safety-first organizational culture
  • The role of leadership in promoting safety integrity practices

Activity: Group discussion and case studies on major safety incidents and lessons learned from industry examples.

Day 2: Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Risk Assessment Tools

Theme: Developing and Implementing Safety Management Systems

• Introduction to Safety Management Systems (SMS)
  • Key components of an effective SMS
  • Safety policies, procedures, and emergency response planning
• Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) and Performance
  • Understanding SIL and its application in safety-critical systems
  • SIL assessment methods: Quantitative vs. Qualitative approaches
• Conducting Risk Assessments
  • Structured techniques for assessing risks and safety hazards
  • Safety performance metrics and measurement criteria
• Application of Risk Assessment Tools
  • Tools for system analysis (HAZOP, LOPA, Risk Graphs)

Session: on basic risk assessment using tools like HAZOP or FMEA

Day 3: Process Safety and Hazard Analysis Techniques

Theme: Implementing Safety in Complex Systems and Processes

• Process Safety Management (PSM)
  • Overview of process safety and its components
  • Addressing high-risk processes (chemical, oil and gas, manufacturing)
• Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP)
  • Conducting HAZOP to identify potential hazards in complex systems
  • Risk prioritization and controls implementation
• Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
  • Introduction to LOPA and its use in safety-critical systems
  • Identifying layers of protection and risk tolerances
• Bow-Tie Analysis
  • Overview of Bow-Tie methodology for risk visualization and control

Case Study: Analyze a case study where hazard analysis techniques (HAZOP, LOPA) were applied in real-world scenarios.

Day 4: Safety Integrity and Regulatory Compliance

Theme: Regulatory Standards, Compliance, and Safety Audits

• Key Safety Regulations and Standards
  • ISO 9001, ISO 45001, IEC 61508, OSHA, and industry-specific safety standards
  • Role of regulatory bodies in enforcing safety standards
• Creating a Safety Compliance Framework
  • Developing safety programs and ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Auditing and inspecting safety practices
• Safety Audits and Inspections
  • Techniques for conducting effective safety audits
  • Identifying non-compliance and areas for improvement
• Continuous Improvement in Safety Practices
  • The PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle in safety integrity management
  • Integrating continuous improvement into safety systems

Activity: Perform a mock safety audit of a small facility, identifying compliance gaps and proposing corrective actions.

Day 5: Incident Investigation, Reporting, and Safety Improvement

Theme: Incident Response, Investigation, and Long-term Safety Enhancement

• Incident Investigation Techniques
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective action planning
  • Effective investigation methods: 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams
• Incident Reporting and Documentation
  • Reporting protocols and documentation for safety incidents
  • Legal and regulatory requirements for reporting incidents
• Implementing Safety Improvements
  • Using lessons learned from incidents to improve safety measures
  • Safety training and employee involvement in continuous improvement
• Emerging Trends in Safety Integrity Practices
  • Automation and technology in safety (e.g., AI, predictive analytics)
  • The role of data in enhancing safety management and decision-making

Certificate

COURSE CERTIFICATE

TRAINIT ACADEMY will award an internationally recognized certificate(s) for each delegate on completion of training.

Methodology

COURSE METHODOLOGY

The training course will be highly participatory and the course leader will present, guide and facilitate learning, using a range of methods including formal presentation, discussions, sector-specific case studies and exercises.  Above all, the course leader will make extensive use of real-life case examples in which he has been personally involved. You will also be encouraged to raise your own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences.  Tests of multiple-choice type will be made available on daily basis to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

• 30% Lectures
• 30% Workshops and work presentation
• 20% Case studies & Practical Exercises
• 10% Role Play
• 10% Videos, Software or Simulators (as applicable) & General Discussions

Fees

£5,500 per Delegate. This rate includes participant’s manual, Hand-Outs, buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.