HS39
Course Contents
Module 1 - Introduction to Risk Assessment
Key Topics
- Program introduction: delegate and tutor introductions; programme objectives
- Introduction to HSE Management Systems
- Integrating risk assessment within Risk Management
- Semi-quantitative risk assessment techniques – machinery based
- The task-based approach to risk assessment
- Syndicate exercise: Working in small groups
- Response Management – What is it?
- Regulatory Environments – The role of Regulators
- Hazard Identification
- Staff Selection and Training
- Staff Training
- Response Management Plans
Module 2 - Emergency Response Process
Key Topics
- Team Briefing
- Facilitator Checklist
- Incident Action Plan
- Information Management
- Brain Storming – Effective meeting management
- Time-outs
- Effective Communications
- Planning Techniques
- Analysis of Information
- Team Briefing
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Radio Protocols
- Using equipment during Critical Incidents
- How to manage the Media
Module 3 - Responsibilities and Action during Emergencies
Key Topics
- Activation
- Mobilization
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Action Checklists
- Syndicate Exercise – Emergency
- Example of Emergency versus Crisis Management
- Assessing Risk
- Risk Assessment
- Structure of the Emergency Response Plan
- Types of Emergency
Module 4 - Modern Incidents Investigation Techniques
Key Topics
- The human contribution to accidents
- The role of root cause Analysis in identifying management system failures
- Accident investigation techniques I: Fault Tree Analysis ‘FTA’
- Working in small groups on the use of FTA
- Preparation of action plans
- Incident investigation techniques II: Events & Causal Factors Analysis ‘E&CFA’
- Group exercise on investigating a multiple-fatalities accident involving offshore drilling rig
- Control of Major Accident Hazards Codes of Practice
- The HSE – Safety Case Concept
- Elements of emergency planning
- Integrating HSE within major projects plans
- Elements of Projects HSE Plans
- Project HSE Reviews ‘PHSER’
Module 5 - Emergency Management Techniques
Key Topics
- The role of volunteers in emergency preparedness and response
- Preparing for Emergencies
- Policy and Planning for emergency preparedness and response
- Techniques for improving safety culture
- Measuring improvements in safety culture
- Integrating safety culture within the HSE Management System
- Half-day practical exercise involving the setup of a realistic scenario
