Level 7 Diploma in Process Safety Managment

1. Introduction to Process Safety Management:
- Overview of process safety and its importance in high-risk industries.
- Understanding the legal and regulatory frameworks related to process safety.
- Introduction to process safety management systems and their components.

2. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment:
- Principles and methods of hazard identification.
- Risk assessment techniques, including qualitative and quantitative approaches.
- Evaluation of risks associated with various process hazards.
- Risk management strategies and control measures.

3. Process Safety Management Systems:
- Development and implementation of process safety management systems.
- Key elements of a management system, such as policies, procedures, and documentation.
- Roles and responsibilities within a process safety management system.
- Process safety performance measurement and continuous improvement.

4. Process Safety Regulations and Standards:
- Understanding applicable regulations and standards in process safety.
- Compliance requirements and best practices.
- Interpreting and applying regulatory requirements to ensure process safety.

5. Emergency Planning and Response:- Emergency planning and preparedness in process industries.
- Incident command systems and emergency response procedures.
- Communication protocols during emergencies.
- Crisis management and business continuity planning.

6. Safety Culture and Human Factors:
- Importance of safety culture in process safety management.
- Leadership role in shaping a positive safety culture.
- Human factors influencing process safety, including communication, decision-making, and behavior.
- Training and workforce engagement for fostering a strong safety culture.

7. Incident Investigation and Analysis:
- Techniques for conducting incident investigations.
- Root cause analysis methodologies.
- Reporting and documentation of incidents.
- Developing corrective and preventive actions.

8. Process Safety Auditing and Performance Measurement:
- Process safety auditing techniques and methodologies.
- Performance indicators and metrics for measuring process safety performance.
- Benchmarking and continuous improvement in process safety.
- Compliance audits and regulatory inspections.

9. Process Safety Leadership and Management:
- Leadership strategies for effective process safety management.
- Management of change and its impact on process safety.
- Decision-making processes in process safety.
- Integrating process safety into overall business operations.