Risk Based Process Safety Management (RBPS) Training

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Course Overview

The main objective of a Risk Based Process Safety Management approach is to assist an organisation build and operate a more effective process safety management system and will enable delegates to design or improve each process safety activity associated with the management of process safety within their organization.

This course is based on Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) Risk Based Process Safety (RBPS) Management approach, described in the CCPS book Guidelines for Risk Based Process Safety (2007). The course covers the four pillars and twenty elements that define the structure for the RBPS approach. The key approach is the implementation and application of the four pillars, which are:

1.Commit to process safety: Ensure that management and employees care about process safety, ensure that there is acceptance and compliance with standards and demonstrate commitment to stakeholders

2.Understand hazard and risk: Know what you operate, identify hazards and manage and minimize risk through analysis etc.

3.Manage risk: Know how to operate and maintain the process, control changes and manage incidents

4.Learn from experience: Investigate incidents, monitor performance through reviews, audits and KPIs, and ensure that findings are acted effectively upon

Important Features

Practical approach to implementation of the four pillars of RBPS
Comprehensive understanding utilizing industry examples of the twenty principles of RBPS
Design, implement, and maintain a risk-based process safety management system that will fits the specific company’s needs and resources.
Deriving business benefits, over and above meeting compliance requirements
Handling Customers Complaints and attaining Customer Satisfaction

Learning Objectives

By attending this unique Risk Based Process Safety Management training course, delegates will be able to:

Understand the principles of Risk Based Process Safety utilizing the CCPS model
Recognize the importance of the necessary commitment to ensure the implementation RBPS management system through an understanding of safety culture
Describe the primary international standards related to process safety and the importance of compliance
Understand the importance competency maintenance including the principles of continuous improvement involving both the workforce and other stakeholders
Understand and practice a structured approach to hazard assessment
Understand the principles of managing risk
Understand and employ the principles of continuous improvement through a structured learning and review process including audits

Target Audience

The Risk Based Process Safety Management training course is designed for:

Management Team
Process Engineers
Operations Engineers
Process Safety Engineers
Maintenance/Technical personnel
Health and Safety personnel

The course is equally appropriate for personnel with some process safety background and those who are new to the subject.

Training Methodology

This practical and results-oriented Risk Based Process Safety Management training course is based on adult learning concept. It incorporates short inspiring lectures with structured lessons from the learning manual; PowerPoint slides with videos to enhance learning; case studies for review and discussion, ample time for questions and answers; training activities to reinforce key concepts within a concentrated but enjoyable learning environment.

Delegates will be actively involved at all stages of the course through discussion, participatory exercises and quizzes. A comprehensive set of course notes will be provided to all delegates including the CCPS book, Guidelines for Risk Based Process Safety (RBPS).

Pre & Post course assessments will be used to measure the effectiveness of this training and measure the skill and ability of participants.

Course Contents

Module 1 - Overview Of Risk Based Process Safety

Key Topics

Accident Prevention Background
- Case studies
- Swiss cheese model
RBPS Concepts
Risk based process Safety Pillars
Risk Based Process Safety Elements
Process Safety Culture
- Management Commitment
- The importance of an opening and questioning environment
Compliance with Standards
- Legislation,
- International Industry Standards,
- Company Standards
Workforce Involvement enhancing experience and knowledge
- Safety Committees
- Workforce feedback
Stakeholder Outreach
- Workforce
- Regulatory bodies
- Business partners
- Customers
- Vendors
- Environmental interest groups
- Public

Module 2 - Understand Hazards and Risk

Key Topics

Process Safety Competency
Process Knowledge Management ,
- Availability of knowledge and its application
- Maintenance of process safety information
- Dissemination of knowledge and continuous learning
Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis
- HAZID
- HAZOP
- Quantitative Risk Assessment

Module 3 - Operational Considerations

Key Topics

Operating Procedures
- Procedural structure
Safe Work Practices
- Work Permits
Asset Integrity and Reliability
Contractor Management
Training and Performance Assurance

Module 4 - Operational Readiness 2

Key Topics

Management of Change
Operational Readiness
- Pre Start Up Review (PSSR)
Conduct of Operations :
Safe Operating Limits
- Emergency Management
Emergency Response Planning
Training
Recovery

Module 5 - Learn from Experience

Key Topics

Incident Investigation
- Importance of near misses (near hits)
- Root Cause Analysis
Measurement and Metrics
- Critical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Auditing
- Internal Audits
- External Audits
Management Review and Continuous Improvement

Classroom Session

Dubai

16 - 20 Nov 2026

$5,600

Cairo

14 - 18 Dec 2026

$5,600

Dubai

12 - 16 Apr 2027

$5,600

Vienna

14 - 18 Jun 2027

$5,950

Cape Town

02 - 06 Aug 2027

$5,600

Dubai

27 Sep - 01 Oct 2027

$5,600

Nairobi

04 - 08 Oct 2027

$5,600

Dubai

15 - 19 Nov 2027

$5,600

Cairo

13 - 17 Dec 2027

$5,600

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Online Session

Duration: 2 Hrs X 8 Days

Starting Date

07-Dec-2026

$3,000

Starting Date

26-Jan-2027

$3,500

Starting Date

04-May-2027

$3,500

Starting Date

17-Aug-2027

$3,500

Starting Date

18-Oct-2027

$3,500

Starting Date

13-Dec-2027

$3,500

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Certificate

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will receive a PROMISE Certificate of Completion.

Certificate

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will receive a PROMISE Certificate of Completion.

This Program has been approved for 25.00 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR , aPHRi , PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi and SPHRi recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®)

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