This 45-minute self-paced online module provides an overview of hazard identification in the context of process safety management (PSM).
This is Module 2 of 15 from the EI's Process Safety Management full training course, designed to provide an introduction to PSM and illustrate how the PSM Framework can be applied to identify address the hazards that are involved in the most industries and provide assurance that risk is being managed to a tolerable level. Each module can be purchased individually, but individuals will benefit most from the full course covering all 20 elements.
Based on content from the EI’s renowned High level framework for process safety management guidance ('PSM framework'), a comprehensive process safety management framework which captures industry good practice in PSM, and taught by a leading expert in process safety and former deputy director of the UK Health & Safety Executive, using recorded presentations and exercises.
Format
Length
Date
Location
Member
price
Non-Member
price
Self-paced Online
45 minutes
N/A
Anywhere
Member price: £90.00 + VAT
£90.00 + VAT
Non-Member price: £115.00 + VAT
£115.00 + VAT
Agenda
Purpose:- To identify what types of harm are presented in the facility or associated with work activities so that appropriate control measures can be developed, implemented and maintained at all times the hazards are present.
- What is a hazard and how it differs from risk as a concept?
- Hazards are used, harnessed, or created as part of business
- The context of the potential for harm
- Hazard Identification Methodologies:
- Structured and systematic
- By location or activity of occurrence
- Identifying nature/quantity/ physical and chemical properties
- Hazard register
- When Hazard Identification normally takes place:
- Initial process design
- During change programmes / activities
- Understand the scale and nature of hazards (forms of potential harm) – what can go wrong?
- Determine the location of the main hazards
- Determine safe storage arrangements for hazardous substances (Seveso requirements). Avoid mixing and incompatible storage (Oxidisers and Flammables)
- Identify, record and communicate harmful properties / conditions
- Safety data sheets for substances
- Major hazard scenario schematics for products / processes and conditions
- PIDs with process information – temp/pressure/voltage/ rotation speed etc.
- Supports determination of emergency measures
- Communication to alert staff, contractors, visitors, neighbours of the nature and extent of danger so they can put risks into context
- Controlling the introduction of new hazards
- Compliance with licences and permits
What will I learn?
- Why hazard identification is the starting point for managing risks
- How hazard identification is linked to risk assessment
- Techniques to identify, quantify and communicate about hazards
- Why accident scenario mapping / worst case outcome is important
Who is this suitable for?
- Anyone who would like to develop and expand their understanding of process safety, within the energy sector and the wider network, such as water, power and nuclear sectors
- Anyone involved in major hazard processes, design and operations
- Safety professionals
- Engineers
- Graduates
How good is it?
- Taught by a leading expert in process safety and former deputy director of the UK Health & Safety Executive
- Based on the EI’s renowned High level framework for process safety management guidance document, which provides the energy industry with a consistent and effective approach to answer two key questions with confidence:
- How will we assure the integrity of the operation?
- How will we know we are doing it?
Tutor profile
Mr I Travers AMEI
Ian is a world expert on process safety management, leadership and the establishment and implementation of key performance indicators for major hazard industries, Ian holds the Institute of Chemical Engineers’ Franklin Medal for his outstanding contribution to Process Safety. Ian was the former Deputy Director (Chemical Regulation) UK Health and Safety Executive and has over twenty-five years’ experience in the regulation of chemical and major hazard industries and in the investigation of major incidents to discover the underlying causes. He is an expert on process safety management, leadership and the establishment and implementation of key performance indicators for major hazard industries. Ian holds the Institute of Chemical Engineers’ Franklin Medal for his outstanding contribution to Process Safety. Ian has over twenty five years’ experience in the regulation of chemical and major hazard industries and in the investigation of major incidents to discover the underlying causes. He led the joint HSE and industry response to the major fire and explosion at the Buncefield fuel depot in the UK and established the UK Process Safety Leadership Group. He also chaired the international expert panel to publish the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guidelines on Process Safety Governance which is now the global benchmark on Process Safety Leadership and is also a member of the Energy Institute process safety committee.