Unlock the essentials of process safety with this dynamic online course! Dive into the critical need for process safety and explore the powerful tools that drive effective safety management systems. You’ll gain a solid understanding of the US OSHA PSM 14 regulatory requirements, as well as the comprehensive 20-element approach from the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS).
Throughout this course, you’ll not only learn about the history of major accidents that shaped the demand for process safety technology and education, but also gain hands-on knowledge of key process safety management tools. Whether you're new to the field or looking to sharpen your skills, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to enhance safety and prevent incidents in any process-driven environment. Don’t miss out on mastering the core principles that can make all the difference in safety management!
This course may be taken as part of the AIChE Credential for Sustainability Professionals (ACSP). More info
Learning Outcomes:
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Discuss several of the more common process hazard analyses
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Identify the necessary requirements to organize management of change (MOC) to control hazards
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Contrast mechanical integrity vs. reliability
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Evaluate an incident investigation to share its lessons with others
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Interpret a Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
Who Should Attend:
This course is ideally suited for the new hire engineer, the seasoned engineer newly assigned to process safety projects, and a supervisor needing an overview of what process safety is, why it is needed, and how it should be addressed and implemented. It is also useful to seasoned engineers, supervisors, and managers needing a refresher course to remind them of the fundamentals of process safety. Anyone responsible for communicating process safety information and expectations to the front line work force would also find this course to be of help and value.
Unit One
- Lecture One: History of and Reasons for Process Safety
- Lecture Two: OSHA 14 Regulatory Requirements
- Lecture Three: CCPS 20 Elements
- Lecture Four: PHAs-Process Hazards Analysis
- Lecture Five: Management of Change
Unit Two
- Lecture One: Mechanical Integrity (and Reliability)
- Lecture Two: Incident investigation
- Lecture Three: LOPA Overview (Layer of Protection Analysis)
- Lecture Four: Risk Estimation and Management (Part 1)
- Lecture Five: Risk Estimation and Management (Part 2) + Course wrap-up
Final Exam: 25 Questions
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