Advanced Process Safety Management

About the Course

Ensuring safe and reliable operations is a critical priority in industries where complex processes and high-hazard environments are part of daily operations. The consequences of failure in such settings can be severe, making it essential to adopt a proactive and systematic approach to risk management. Organisations are under increasing pressure from regulators, stakeholders, and society to not only prevent incidents but also embed a strong culture of safety throughout all levels of the workforce. It addresses these challenges by equipping delegates with the knowledge, methods, and mindset required to anticipate risks, reinforce safeguards, and strengthen operational resilience in environments where significant accident hazards are a constant concern.

This Advanced Process Safety Management training course integrates global best practices with practical applications, emphasizing the balance between technical systems, human performance, and leadership accountability. Delegates will engage in interactive discussions, analytical methods, and scenario-based exercises that provide realistic insights into managing process safety across diverse industrial settings. By focusing on both strategic and operational dimensions, it ensures that they return to their organisations ready to champion safety culture, strengthen compliance with international standards, and contribute to sustainable performance improvements. It empowers professionals to become safety leaders who can drive measurable progress in organisational reliability and integrity.

Core Objectives

The delegates will achieve the following objectives:

• Identify key principles, frameworks, and leadership roles that underpin advanced process safety management
• Analyse complex hazards using advanced methodologies such as HAZOP, LOPA, Bow-Tie, and quantitative risk assessment
• Evaluate the effectiveness of safety systems, barrier management strategies, and critical asset reliability measures
• Apply incident investigation tools and root cause analysis techniques to strengthen proactive safety practices
• Assess the integration of human factors, safety culture, and organisational behaviours in process safety performance
• Design monitoring, auditing, and reporting systems to improve compliance and track process safety indicators
• Develop strategies for leading continuous improvement and embedding innovations in process safety practices

Training Approach

This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the information presented, including instructor-led presentations, interactive discussions, group exercises, case studies from real-life incidents, role-play simulations, and hands-on application of risk assessment tools. Practical workshops will enable participants to apply concepts directly to workplace scenarios.

The Attendees

This training course is designed for professionals with a solid foundation in safety management who want to advance their expertise in process safety. It is ideal for those in high-hazard industries looking to strengthen hazard management, safety culture, and compliance with global standards.

It will be valuable to the professionals, but not limited to the following:

• Process Safety Engineers
• HSE Managers and Supervisors
• Plant Operations Managers
• Risk and Compliance Officers
• Maintenance and Reliability Engineers
• Safety Auditors and Inspectors
• Technical Leads and Supervisors in High-Hazard Industries

Daily Discussion

DAY ONE: ADVANCED PRINCIPLES OF PROCESS SAFETY

• Evolution of Process Safety Management
• Operational Excellence in High-Hazard Environments
• Global Safety Standards and Frameworks
• Human Factors in Process Safety
• Systems Thinking for Safety Culture
• Safety Leadership Roles and Responsibilities 

DAY TWO: ADVANCED HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & RISK ASSESSMENT

• HAZOP Techniques Beyond Basics
• Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
• Fault Tree and Event Tree Analysis
• Applications of the Bow-Tie Methodology
• Principles of Quantitative Risk Assessment
• Risk Tolerance and the ALARP Concept

DAY THREE: SAFETY SYSTEMS & BARRIER MANAGEMENT

• Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
• Mechanical Integrity and Asset Reliability
• Barrier Management and Assurance Processes
• Alarm Management and Human–Machine Interface
• Monitoring Safety-Critical Elements (SCEs)
• Emergency Shutdown Systems and Applications 

DAY FOUR: INCIDENT PREVENTION & INVESTIGATION

• Common Causes of Major Accidents
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Techniques
• Tripod Beta and TapRooT Approaches
• Incident-Based Knowledge Sharing
• Using Predictive Analytics in Safety Management
• Developing Proactive Reporting Systems

DAY FIVE: PROCESS SAFETY LEADERSHIP & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Leading and Sustaining Safety Culture Change
• Defining and Tracking Process Safety KPIs
• Integrating Safety within Daily Operations
• Effective Auditing and Assurance Techniques
• Regulatory Compliance Strategies
• Emerging Innovations in Process Safety

Certificate Awarded

Upon successful completion of this training course, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from XCalibre Training Centre, acknowledging their accomplishment. This certificate serves as a testament to their dedication to developing their skills and advancing their expertise in their respective fields.