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HSE
in Oil & Gas
Management &
Implementation
International Diploma in
course outline
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HIOSH iDIP 3
2
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Difference between Management &
Leadership in HSE
4. Why Leadership Matters in HSE
5. Core Principles of HSE Leadership
• The 7 Key Traits of Effective HSE
Leaders
• Core Values and Beliefs
• The Concept of Visible Felt
Leadership (VFL)
• Building Trust & Credibility
Through Consistency
• Personal Ownership and
Accountability
• Role Modelling Safe Behaviour at
all Levels
6. Types of Safety Leadership
7. Behavioural Leadership Approaches in
Safety
8. Practical Safety Leadership Postures
9. Employee Empowerment
• How Empowerment Grows
• Empowerment Strategies that
Work
• Barriers to Empowerment
10. Employee Consultation
11. Employee Involvement
• Health & Safety Committee
12. Management Commitment
• The Look and Feel of
Commitment
• Building Blocks of Management
Commitment
• Commitment Vs. Compliance
• Getting Managers to be
Committed
13. Creating and Sustaining a Positive HSE
Culture
• Safety Culture Maturity Models
• The Role of Leadership in Shaping
Culture
• The Role of Supervisors & Middle
Management
14. Strategic Integration of HSE into
Business Systems
• Aligning with Business Objectives
• HSE Risk Based Planning
• Leadership in Hazard Id & Risk
Assessment
• HSE in Procurement, Design &
Operations
• HSE Policy
• Vision and Mission Statements
• Sustainability & Environmental
Stewardship
15. HSE Recognition and Sanction
16. Leadership in HSE Communication &
Engagement
• Effective HSE Communication
Strategies
• Elements of Leadership and HSE
Communication & Engagement
• Toolbox Talks
• Safety Briengs
• Management Safety Tours (MSTs)
• Safety Moment
• Conducting Meaningful Dialogues
• Storytelling (Shaping Attitudes)
17. HSE Objectives and Targets
18. Roles and Responsibilities
• Leading by Example
• Supporting the HSE Team
19. Stop Work Authori
20. Stakeholder Engagement
21. HSE Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
22. HSE Management Review
23. Regulatory Requirements and Standards
24. Case Studies
25. Recommendations for Further Reading
Management Leadership
& Commitment
1
Unit
Course
3
Incident Investigation &
Root Cause Analysis
3
Unit
Course
Principles of Process Safety
Management
2
Unit
Course
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Purpose and Importance
of Incident Investigations
4. Classication of
Accidents
5. Accident Causation
Models
• The Domino
Theory
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Process Safety Vs. Occupational Safety
4. Elements of a Process Safety Program (As
Per OSHA)
5. Process Safety Information (PSI)
• Chemical Hazards
• Process Technology
• Equipment Information
• Managing and Updating PSI
6. Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
• PHA Methodologies
• FMEA Risk Priority Number (RPN)
• Risk Management and ALARP Principle
7. Operating Procedures
• Development & Formatting of
Procedures
• Roles of Operations & Engineering
Teams
• Types of Procedures
• Periodic Review and Certication
8. Asset Integrity Management (AIM)
• The Approach of Process Safety
• Risk Management
• Barriers, Safety Critical Equipment and
Performance Standards
• Mechanical Integrity and Reliability
9. Asset Integrity, Reliability & Process Safety
Assessment
• Fitness For Service (FFS)
• Corrosion Prevention and Control
(CPC)
• Failure Analysis (FA)
• Lifetime Extension (LTE)
• Consequence Analysis
• Safety Case Analysis
10. Training and Competency
11. Asset Performance Assurance
12. Safety In Design
13. Alarm Management Program
14. Management Of Change in PSM
• MOC Process Flow and Documentation
• Temporary Vs. Permanent Change
• Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)
15. Pipeline Integrity Management Systems
(PIMS)
• Pipeline & Bulk Tank Corrosion
Controls
• External Coating
• Cathodic Protection
16. Audits and Continuous Improvement
17. Regulatory Requirements and Standards
18. Case Studies
19. Recommendations for Further Reading
• The Swiss Cheese Model
• Multiple Causation Theory
• Systems Causation Theory
• The Common-Sense Theory
6. Planning the Investigation
• When to Investigate (Thresholds &
Triggers)
• Notication & Activation of the Team
7. The Process of Incident Investigation
8. Root Cause Analysis Tools
4
• The “Whys” Model
• Cause Tree Analysis (CTA)
• The Fishbone Diagram
9. Writing an Effective Incident Investigation
Report
• Components of a Standard Report
• Writing Effective Findings &
Recommendations
• Legal Sensitivity and Condentiality in
Reporting
10. Event Analysis Models Used Before
Accidents Happen
• Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
• Event Tree Analysis
• Bowtie Model
11. Reporting Accidents to Authorities
12. Return On Experience (REX)
13. Regulatory Requirements & Standards
14. Case Studies
15. Recommendations for Further Reading
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. The HIRAC Cycle
4. Classication of Hazards
• Physical Hazards
• Chemical Hazards
• Biological Hazards
• Ergonomic Hazards
• Psychosocial Hazards
5. Sources of Hazards
6. Hazard Identication Techniques
• Hazard Identication (HAZID) Studies
• Hazard and Operability (HAZOP)
Studies
• Inspections
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Informal Hazard Identication
• Tools for Hazard Identication
8. Hazard Communication Program
• The Globally Harmonised System (GHS)
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Precautionary Labelling
• NFPA Labelling
• HMIS Labelling
• Employee Training and Information
9. Risk Assessment
• Types of Risk Assessment
• Steps in Risk Assessment
• Risk Rating (The 6x6 Matrix)
• The ALARP Principle
• Cost-Benet Analysis in Risk Decision
Making
• Dynamic Risk Assessment / Situational
Awareness
• Acceptability and Tolerability of Risk
• Risk Management
• Risk Avoidance
• Risk Reduction
• Risk Transfer
• Risk Retention
10. The Hierarchy of Risk Controls
11. Health Assessment and Health Surveillance
12. Human Anatomical Systems in Occupational
Exposure
• The Respiratory System
• The Circulatory System
• The Digestive System
• The Lymphatic System
• The Skin
• The Eye
• The Nose
• Local and Systemic Effects of
Hazardous Substances
• Target Organs and Target Systems
• The Body’s Defence Responses
13. Introduction to Human Epidemiology
14. Regulatory Requirements and Standards
15. Case Studies
16. Recommendations for Further Reading
Hazard Identication, Risk
Assessment & Control
4
Unit
Course
5
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Importance of Contractor Safety
4. Overview of the Contractor Safety Lifecycle
5. Legal, Moral & Financial Implications of Poor
Contractor Management
6. Contractor Prequalication and Selection
• Due Diligence & Prequalication Criteria
• Safety Evaluation Checklist & Scoring
Models
• Review of Contractor HSE Management
Systems
• Integrating Contractors into
Organisation’s HSE System
• Sub-con Management & Extended
Safety Responsibilities
7. Contractual & Legal Requirements in
Contractor Safety Management
• Liability and Contract Provisions
• Dening HSE Responsibilities in
Contracts
• Indemnity, Liability and Insurance
requirements
• Contractor Incentives & Penalties for
HSE Performance
• Compliance with Local Laws & Labour
Codes
8. Contracting Models
• The EPC Model
• The EPSC Model
• Differences Between the EPC & EPSC
Models
• Contractor Tiers & Their Safety
Implications
9. Contractor Mobilisation & Site Induction
• Contractor Mobilisation Checklist
• Development & Review of Contractor
HSE Plans
• Contractor Site Induction & Orientation
Program
• Cultural Barriers in Contractor
Onboarding
• Site-Specic Rules & Access Control
Systems
• Verication of PPE, Certications &
Equipment
10. Risk Management & Safe Work Planning
• Joint Risk Assesment and Hazard
Identication (HAZID)
• Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• PTW Integration for Contactor Tasks
• SIMOPS Coordination
• Management Of Change (MOC)
11. Contractor Training, Competence &
Supervision
• Verication of Contractor Workforce
Competence
• Contractor HSE Training Matrix &
Records
• Toolbox Talks & Daily Safety Briengs
• Oversight & Supervision Protocols
• Shadowing, Mentoring & Buddy
Systems
• Field-Level Competency Assessments
• Site-Specic Hazard Awareness
Programs
12. Monitoring & Assurance in Contractor Safety
Management
• HSE KPIs for Contractors
• Contractor Worksite Walkthroughs &
Inspections
• Internal & External Audits
• 3rd Party Compliance Assessments
• HSE Meetings with Contractors
• Joint Safety Committees
• Use of Digital Tools
13. Incident Management & Emergency Response
• Incident Reporting & Classication
• Investigation Protocols
• Responsibilities in Multi- Contractor
Environments
• Coordination in Emergency Response
• Post-Incident Corrective Action
Tracking
• Lessons Learned Application
14. Contractor Demobilisation & Performance
Evaluation
• Contractor HSE Demobilisation
Checklist
Contractor Safety
Management
5
Unit
Course
6
• Final Safety Audits & Documentation
Handover
• HSE Performance Review & Lessons
Learned
• Close-out Reports and Debrief Meetings
• Consequence Management & Contract
Renewal Decisions
15. Regulatory Requirements & Standards
16. Case Studies
17. Recommendations for Further Reading
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. More on Denition, Historical Evolution &
Importance
4. Cost Benet Analysis of Ergonomic
Investments
• Benets of Ergonomic Investments
5. Fundamentals of Human Physiology &
Biomechanics
6. Factors Affecting Workstation Ergonomics
• Physical Factors
• Environmental Factors
• Personal Factors
• Workstation Design
7. Effective Use of Visual Display Units (VDUs)
• Factors to Consider for Effective Use of
VDUs
8. Equipment for an Ergonomic Workstation
9. Manual Handling and Back Safety
• Manual Handling — Hazards & Risk
Assessment
• The TILE Approach
• Lifting Properly
• Manual Handling Hazard Controls
10. Principles of Back Safety
• Common Back Injuries
• How Back Injuries Occur
• Factors That Contribute to Back Injuries
• Mechanism of Back Injury
11. Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
• Types of MSDs
• Causes of MSDs
• Warning Signs of MSDs
• Preventive and Control Measures of
MSDs
12. Participatory Ergonomics: Involving
Employees
13. Creating an Ergonomic Action Plan
14. Training, Communication and Cultural
Integration
• Promoting Ergonomic Behaviour
• Training Strategies
• Behaviour-Based Ergonomic
Observations
• Building an Ergonomic Culture
• Integrating Ergonomics into HSE
Programs
15. Simple Body Stretches to Prevent MSDs
16. Regulatory Requirements and Standards
17. Case Studies
18. Recommendations for Further Reading
Workstation Ergonomics,
Manual Handling and Back
Safety
6
Unit
Course
7
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Historical Evolution of BBS
4. Concepts and Principles of BBS
5. Why BBS Matters
6. Differences Between BBS and Traditional
Safety
7. Common Factors That Affect Employee
Behaviour
8. The Human Factor in Safety
• Psychological Principles of Behaviour
• Safety Performance vs. Personal Risk
Perception
• How Behaviour Inuences Risk and
Outcomes
• The Psychology Behind Decision-Making
• Risk Perception & Safety Mindset
• Cognitive Bias & Safety Decisions
9. Challenges in Implementing BBS
10. Steps to Establish a BBS Program
11. Tips for an Effective BBS Program
12. Stakeholder Engagement and Buy-In
13. The ABC Model of Behaviour Change
• Reinforcement
• Classication of Consequences
14. Behaviour Change Theories
• Skinner’s Operant Conditioning
• Bandura’s Social Learning Theory
• The Transtheoretical Model of Change
15. Risk Taking Behaviour and Human Error
16. Strategies for Promoting Desired Employee
Behaviour
17. Behaviour Observation
• Planning Observations
• Approaching Workers Respectfully
• Recording Observations Accurately
• Condentiality and Trust in Observation
• Developing Observation Tools
• The BBS Feedback Loop
• Coaching for Behaviour Improvement
• Handling Defensiveness and Resistance
• Behavioural Data Management
18. Motivation
• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
• The Equity Theory
19. Transactional Analysis
20. Safety Culture and Safety Climate
• How to Assess Safety Culture
• Components of a Strong Safety Culture
• How BBS Drives Cultural Transformation
• The Safety Cycle
• The Safety Culture Maturity Model
21. Violations
22. Elements of Risky Behaviour
23. Sustaining Behaviour Change
• Peer-To-Peer Reinforcement Systems
• Managing Observer Fatigue
24. Measuring BBS Effectiveness
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Linking BBS Data to Incident Reduction
• Addressing Resistance & Reinforcing
Culture
25. Continual Improvement
26. Regulatory Requirements and Standards
27. Case Studies
28. Recommendations for Further Reading
Behaviour Based
Safety (BBS)
7
Unit
Course
8
Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
8
Unit
Course
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Overview of PPE as a Barrier to Protect
Workers
4. Responsibilities: Employers & Employees
5. PPE Selection
6. Training and Compliance
7. Monitoring and Enforcement
8. Hierarchy of Risk Controls
9. Types of PPE
• Head Protection
► Classes of Helmets
► Types of Helmets
► Expiry of Helmets
• Eye Protection
• Hearing Protection
► Noise Reduction Rating
(NRR)
► Dual Hearing Protection
• Respiratory Protection
► Types of Respirators
► Inspection, Cleaning and
Storage
► Mask Protection Levels
• Hand Protection
► Guidelines for Hand Safety
► Types of Protective Hand
Gloves
► Proper Use and Care of
Hand Protection
► Selecting the Right Hand
Protection
• Electrical Safety Gloves
► Types and OSHA Ratings
► Design Features for Electrical
Gloves
► Standards and Testing
Requirements
► Selection Criteria for Electrical
Gloves
► Proper Use and Care of Electrical
Gloves
► Regulatory Standards and
Compliance
• Body Protection
► Types of Body Protection
► Applications of Body Protection
► Body Belts, Clothing and Defective
PPE
► Maintenance and Care
10. Selection Criteria for PPE
11. PPE Limitations and Considerations
12. Correct Usage and Fit of PPE
13. Fit Testing for Respiratory Protection & Other
PPE
14. Maintenance of PPE
15. Storage of PPE
16. PPE Disposal
17. PPE Policy and Procedure
• Policy Statement
• Key Components of a PPE Procedure
18. Continual Improvement
19. Regulatory Requirements and Standards
20. Case Studies
21. Recommendations for Further Reading
9
Emergency Preparedness
& Response
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. What is a Workplace Emergency?
4. Importance and Benets of EPR
5. Types of Emergencies at the Workplace
6. Principles of Emergency Management
7. Risk Assessment and Identifying Potential
Emergencies
8. Types of Emergencies by Industry
9. Vulnerabilities and Impact Analysis
10. Emergency Preparedness and Response
(EPR) Plan
• Elements of an EPR Plan
11. Emergency Evacuation
• Key Components of an Evacuation Plan
• Evacuation Team Roles
• Emergency Evacuation Procedures
• Best Practices for Emergency
Evacuation
• Evacuation Drills
12. Emergency Communication Systems
• Effective Communication During
Emergencies
• Internal Communication Protocols
• External Communication Protocols
13. Response Protocols
14. Formalisation of Procedures
15. High Angle Rope Rescue (HARR)
16. Emergency Drills
• Emergency Preparedness Training
17. Post-Emergency Actions and Recovery
18. Critique of Response and Follow-up
19. Business Continuity Plans (BCPs)
20. Re-entry Procedure After Emergency
21. Personnel-On-Board (POB) Systems
22. PPE and Emergency Equipment
23. Documentation and Continual Improvement
24. Regulatory Requirements and Standards
25. Case Studies
26. Recommendations for Further Reading
9
Unit
Course
10
11
Unit
Course
Workplace Health &
Hygiene
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. What is Workplace Health?
• Key Aspects of Workplace Health
4. What is Workplace Hygiene?
• Key Elements of Workplace Hygiene
5. Importance of Workplace Health and Hygiene
6. Hygiene Practices at the Workplace
• Personal Hygiene
• Personal Hygiene Policy
• Best Practices for Personal
Hygiene
• Key Elements of Personal Hygiene
• Workplace Sanitation
7. Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
• Common Workplace Hazards
• Physical Hazards
• Chemical Hazards
• Biological Hazards
• Psychosocial Hazards
• Environmental Hazards
• Controlling Hazards
• Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
8. Workplace Health Promotion
9. Housekeeping at the Workplace
• Cleaning Chemicals and Your Health
• Contaminated Materials
• Preventing Injuries
10. Regulatory Requirements and Standards
11. Case Studies
12. Recommendations for Further Reading
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Understanding What a Crisis Is
4. Types of Crises
5. Characteristics of a Workplace Crisis
6. Types of Crisis Management Strategies
7. The Importance of Crisis Management
8. The Crisis Management Plan (CMP)
9. The Stages of Crisis Management
10. The Crisis Management Team (CMT)
• Roles and Responsibilities of CMT
Members
11. The CMT Room
• Organisation
• First to Arrive
12. The Crisis Management Process
• Mobilisation
• Methodology — FISA Method
13. The “Golden Hour” Concept
14. Leadership and Communication During Crisis
15. Effective Crisis Communication
16. Learning from the Crisis
17. Regulatory Requirements and Standards
18. Case Study
19. Recommendations for Further Reading
Crisis Management
10
Unit
Course
11
13
Unit
Course
Near miss Reporting
Systems
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. What is a Near Miss?
4. Heinrich’s Theory
5. Roles and Responsibilities
6. Barriers to Reporting Near Misses
7. Common Causes of Near Miss Incidents
8. Establishing a Near Miss Management System
9. Basic Steps in a Near Miss Reporting System
10. Why Implement Near Miss Reporting Systems
11. Attributes of a Good Near Miss Reporting
System
12. Near Miss Reporting Best Practices
13. Understanding Other Related Events
14. Regulatory Frameworks and Standards
15. Case Studies
16. Recommendations for Further Reading
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Key Concepts and Terminologies in HSE
Legislation
4. Key Incidents that Inuenced HSE Legislation
5. Importance of HSE Legislation
6. Overview of Legal Frameworks
• The Hierarchy of HSE Laws
7. Goal Setting and Prescriptive Legal Models
8. Compensatory Mechanisms
• Compensatory Schemes
• The Role of Tort Law
• Vicarious Liability
• Damages
9. Enforcement
• Principles of Enforcement
• The Appeals Process and Case Law
References
• Enforcement Bodies and Their Roles
10. Self-Regulation
• Key Elements of Self-Regulation
• Auditing and Monitoring
• Understanding the Legal Register and
Its Role
• The Role of Corporate Governance
11. Responsibilities of Employers and Employees
12. Training and Awareness in HSE Compliance
13. The ILO and Its Conventions
• ILO OSH Convention, 1981 (No. 155)
• ILO Hygiene Convention, 1964 (No. 120)
• ILO S&H in Construction, 1988 (No. 167)
• ILO Working Environment, 1977
(No. 148)
• ILO Chemicals Convention, 1990
(No. 170)
14. Non-Government Bodies and H&S Standards
15. Covering 3rd Parties in H&S Management
Systems
16. Emerging Trends and Future Perspectives
• Tech Advancements in HSE Compliance
17. Case Studies
18. Recommendations for Further Reading
HSE Legislation
12
Unit
Course
12
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Understanding Environmental Management
• What is Environmental Management
• Importance of Environmental
Management
• Link between Environmental
Management & SDGs
• Carbon Management Concepts
• Carbon Neutrality or Net-
Zero Emissions
• Carbon Credits
• Environmental Challenges in
Industries
4. Environmental Aspects and Impacts
• Denitions and Examples of Aspects
and Impacts
• Identifying Environmental Aspects in
Operations
5. Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
• Key Components of an EMS
• Benets of an EMS
• Establishing an Environmental Policy
• Setting Objectives, Targets and
Programs
6. Environmental Monitoring, Evaluation and
Reporting
• Environmental KPIs
• Internal Audits and Management Reviews
• Reporting to Stakeholders
7. Environmental Incident Management
• Identifying and Reporting
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Why Measure HSE Performance?
4. Addressing Different Information Needs
5. Components of HSE Performance Measuring
• Measuring the Hazard Burden
• Measuring the H&S Management System
• Measuring Failure — Reactive Monitoring
6. Measuring the Health and Safety Culture
7. Planning and Implementation
• Measuring Progress with Plans and
Objectives
• Measuring Management Arrangements
• Measuring Workplace Precautions
8. Traditional Approach to Measuring H&S
Performance
• Challenges with Using Injury/Ill Health
Statistics
9. When to Measure Performance
10. The Continuous Improvement Cycle (PDCA)
11. Monitoring Techniques
12. HSE Performance Review
• Key Elements of HSE Performance
Review
• Performance Measurement Parameters
• HSE Objectives and Targets
• HSE Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
13. Safety Improvement Plan
14. How Internal Procedures Inuence H&S
Performance
15. Overview of Regulatory Frameworks and
Standards
16. Case Studies
17. Recommendations for Further Reading
HSE Performance Monitoring,
Measurement & Improvement
14
Unit
Course
15
Unit
Course
Fundamentals of
Environmental Management
13
8. Emerging Trends in Environmental
Management
• Role of Technology in Environmental
Management
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Articial Intelligence (AI)
• Transitioning to a Circular Economy
• Climate Change Adaptation & Mitigation
9. Core Environmental Management Principles
• Pollution Prevention and Control
• Types of Pollution
• Air Pollution
• Water Pollution
• Soil Pollution
• Noise Pollution
• Strategies for Pollution
Prevention & Control
• Air Pollution Management
• Water Pollution
Management
• Soil Pollution Management
• Noise Pollution Management
• Technologies & Innovations
for Pollution Management
• Air Pollution Control
Technologies
• Water Pollution Control
Technologies
• Soil Pollution Control
Technologies
• Noise Pollution Control
Technologies
10. Waste Management
• Types of Waste
• Waste Management Hierarchy
• Solid Waste Treatment and Disposal
• Incineration
• Compositing
• Sanitary Landll
• Recycling
• Clinical Waste Management
• Gaseous Waste Management
• Absorption Methods
• Adsorption Methods
• Dust Collection Methods
• Chemical Reaction Methods
• Combustion System Method
• Physical Property Adjustment
Method
• Biological Waste-Gas
Treatment Methods
• Electrostatic Precipitator
• Liquid Waste Management
• Importance of Proper Liquid
Waste Management
• Classication of Liquid Waste
• Liquid Waste Disposal Methods
• Choosing a Liquid Waste
Disposal Method
11. Best Practices for Waste Management
12. Waste Collection and Disposal
13. Chemical Storage on Site
• Understanding Chemical SDS
14. Tools & Techniques for Identifying
Environmental Risks
15. Conservation of Resources
• Water, Power and Fuel Conservation
• Renewable Energy Integration
16. Environmental Awareness Training for
Employees
17. The Global Warming Phenomenon
18. The Ozone Depletion Phenomenon
19. Oil Spill Management
• What is an Oil Spill?
• The Four Types of Oil
• Understanding Crude Oil
• Weathering of Crude Oil
• Health & Environmental Impacts
• Exposure to harmful Components
• Nitrogen Dioxide
• Sulphur Dioxide
• Carbon Dioxide
• Carbon Monoxide
• Exposure to Gasoline and Diesel Fuels
• Oil Spill Clean-up Equipment
• Containment Booms
• Oil Skimmers
• Vacuums and Centrifuges
• Sorbents
21. Environmental Legislation and Standards
22. Case Studies
23. Recommendations for further reading
14
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. The Chemistry of Fire
• The Tetrahedron of Fire
• Classes of Fire
• Fire Stages and Response Tactics
4. Possible Causes of Fire at the Workplace
5. Flammable and combustible liquids
6. Fire Alarms and Detection Systems
7. Portable Fire Extinguishers
• Positioning and Inspection of
extinguishers
• Understanding Fire Extinguisher Ratings
8. Fire Hose Reels and Water Hydrants
9. Principles of Fire Suppression
10. Factors that Help to Spread Fire
11. Developing an Emergency Response Plan
• Risk Assessment
• Emergency Communication
• Evacuation Procedures
• Incident Command Structure
• Training and Drills
• Emergency Contact Information
12. Fire Emergency Protocols
13. Fire Emergency Evacuation Planning
• Escape Routes
• Fire Assembly Points
• Roles and Responsibilities during
Evacuation
14. Personnel Emergency Evacuation Plans
(PEEPS)
15. Understanding Dust Explosions
• The Dust Explosion Pentagon
• Factors Behind Dust Explosions
• Mitigation of Dust Explosions
16. Behaviour of Construction Materials to Fire
17. Aspects of Plant Design & Process
Management
18. Techniques for Managing Explosion
19. Classifying Hazardous Areas
20. Employee Fire Safety Training
21. Employer and Employee Responsibilities
22. Fire Safety Legislation and Standards
23. Case Studies
24. Recommendations for Further Reading
Fundamentals of Fire Safety
at the Workplace
16
Unit
Course
15
Management of Change
(MOC)
18
Unit
Course
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. What is Management Of Change (MOC)?
4. Why is MOC Critical for HSE?
5. How Does Change Impact Health and Safety?
6. Types of Changes and Their Impact on HSE
7. Recognising When MOC is Needed
8. Common Overlooked Changes that Impact
HSE
9. The MOC Process and Workow
10. Documentation in the MOC Process
11. The Concept of Replacement In-Kind (RIK)
12. Communication and Training in MOC
13. Auditing the MOC Process
14. What Determines the Success of an MOC
Program?
15. Key Components of a Typical Procedure for
MOC
16. Regulatory Requirements and Standards for
MOC
17. Case Studies
18. Recommendations for Further Reading
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Importance of Safety Sign Systems
4. The Role of Safety Signs in Preventing
Accidents
5. History of Safety Signs
6. The New OSHA / ANSI Safety Sign System
• Evolution of Safety Signs
7. Types of Safety Signs
8. Reasons to Use the New OSHA-Approved
Formats
9. Steps for Building a New Safety Sign System
10. Symbols and Text Messages
11. Colour Codes of Safety Signs
12. Shapes of Safety Signs
13. Placement and Visibility of Safety Signs
14. Designing and Customising Safety Signs
15. Interpreting and Understanding Safety Signs
16. Employee Training and Awareness
17. Legislative Requirements and Compliance
18. Case Study
19. Recommendations for Further Reading
17
Unit
Course
Safety Sign Systems
16
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. What is Workplace Stress?
4. Types of Stress
5. Causes of Stress (Stressors) – External and
Internal
• Organisational Causes
• Personal and Psychological Causes
• Physical Environment Causes
6. Impacts / Symptoms of stress
• Physical Impacts
• Psychological Impacts
• Behavioural Impacts
7. General Individual Stress Management
Techniques
• Time Management Techniques
• Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques
• Physical Well-being
• Alternative Stress Management
Techniques
8. Effects of Stress on the Organisation
9. Organisational Strategies for Stress
Management
10. Measuring Stress Levels (Self-Assessment
Tools)
• The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
• The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)
• The Holmes & Rahe Life Events Stress
Scale
11. The Prevalence of Workplace Stress
12. Importance of Stress Management in
Organisations
13. Understanding the Individual
14. The Endocrine System and Stress
15. General Adaptation Syndrome
• The Alarm Response Stage
• The Adaptation Stage
• The Burnout Stage
16. Workplace Stress Management Program
17. Work-Related Mental Ill Health
• The Management Standards Approach
to Work-Stress
• Types of Intervention for Mental Ill
Health at Work
18. Lone Working
19. Legal and Ethical Considerations in
Workplace Stress Management
20. Case Studies
21. Recommendations for Further Reading
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Food Safety and Food Hygiene | What’s the
difference?
4. The Role of Food Safety in Public Health
5. Global Food Safety Challenges
6. Understanding Foodborne Illnesses
• Types of Foodborne Illnesses
• Common Pathogens and Toxins
• Causes of Foodborne Illnesses
• Main Sources of Food Contamination
• How to tell if Food is Contaminated
19
Unit
Course
Management of Stress
at the Workplace
Fundamentals of Food Safety
and Hygiene
20
Unit
Course
17
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Deeper Look at the Denition of Permit to
Work
4. Historical Context and Development of PTW
Systems
5. Purpose and Importance of PTW Systems
6. Common Types of Permits in PTW Systems
7. Components of a PTW Document
8. PTW System Workow
9. Communication Requirements in PTW
10. Sign-off Procedures and Understanding
Conditions
11. Shift Handovers and PTW Continuity
12. Coordination between Multiple Work Permits
13. Roles and Responsibilities in a PTW System
14. PTW System Auditing and Compliance
15. Digital PTW Systems and Automation
16. PTW Procedure
17. Key Operational Procedures in a PTW System
18. Exemptions in a PTW System
19. Common PTW Failures and their Causes
20. Regulatory Requirements and Standards for
PTW
21. Case Studies
22. Recommendations for Further Reading
7. Prevention of Foodborne Illnesses
• Good Health and Personal Hygiene
• Temperature Control of Food
• Prevention of Cross-Contamination
8. Understanding Acrylamide in Food
9. Preservation and Storage of Food
• Refrigerated Storage
• Understanding the Cold Chain
• Preservation by Heat
• Chemical Preservation
• Preservation by dehydration
• Preservation by additives
• Preservation by irradiation
10. Food Packaging and Labelling
11. Understanding Expiration Dates
12. Hygiene Standards and Pest Control
13. The HACCP Methodology
14. Allergens
15. Food Safety Legislation and Regulations
16. Case Studies
17. Recommendations for Further Reading
21
Unit
Course
Permit To Work
Systems
18
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Denition and Importance of Chemical Safety
4. Overview of Chemical Use In Industries
5. Classication of Chemicals and Associated
Hazards
6. The GHS of Classication of Chemicals
7. Understanding Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
8. Hazard Communication (HazCom)
9. Communication Requirements in PTW
• Core Elements of a HazCom Program
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Common Gaps and Pitfalls in HazCom
10. Control Banding
11. Safe Handling and Use of Chemicals
• General Safe Handling Principles
• Preventing Measures during Mixing &
Transfer
• Selection of PPE
• Ventilation Systems
13. Chemical Storage and Segregation
14. Compatibility & Incompatibility of Chemicals
15. Storage Containers and Labelling
16. Segregation Guidelines
17. Secondary Containment and Spill Control
18. Fire Protection Systems in Chemical Storage
Areas
19. Transportation of Hazardous Chemicals
• Legal and Regulatory Requirements
• Labelling and Documentation for
Transport
• Emergency Response Guidebook
• Spill Kits in Transport Vehicles
• Training requirements for Drivers
20. Health Surveillance & Occupational Exposure
Limits
• Routes of Exposure
• Exposure Monitoring Techniques
• Threshold Limit Values (TLVs)
• Biological Monitoring & Medical
Surveillance
• Reporting and Recording Illnesses
• Fitness To Work for Chemical Exposure
Roles
21. Chemical Spill and Exposure Management
• Classication of Spills
• Spill Response Procedures
• Decontamination Procedures
• First Aid for Chemical Exposure
22. PPE in Chemical Safety
• Types of PPE for Chemical Hazards
• Selection of PPE for Chemical Use
23. Waste Management and Disposal of
Chemicals
24. Regulatory Requirements and Standards
25. Case Studies
26. Recommendations for Further Reading
Principles of Chemical
Safety
22
Unit
Course
19
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Deeper look into the Denition of Work At
Height
4. Causes of Common Work-at-Height Accidents
5. Fall Protection Systems
• Fall Restraint Systems
• Fall Arrest Systems
• Work Positioning Systems
• Safety Nets
• Lifelines
6. Scaffold Safety
• Types of Scaffolds
• Key Components of a Scaffold System
Work at Height Safety
24
Unit
Course
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Understanding the Fundamentals of Electricity
4. Electrical Risks
• The Electrical Risk Management Process
• Typical Electrical Hazards and their
Control
• Specic Electrical Hazard Control
Measures
o Electrical Insulation
o Electrical Guarding
o Electrical Grounding
5. Electrical Resistance
6. Water and Electricity
• How does Water Inuence Electric
Current?
• How to Stay Safe around Water
7. Electric Shock and Its Effects on the Human
Body
8. Protection from Overhead Powerlines
9. Electrical Work Classication
10. Arc Flash Hazards
11. Unsafe Electrical Equipment and Installations
12. Care for Portable Electric Tools, Cords and
Equipment
13. Fire Hazards due to Electrical Faults
14. Electrical Protection Devices
15. Index of Protection (IP) Rating System
16. Inspection and Testing of Electrical
Equipment
17. Electrical Lockout-Tagout (LOTO)
• Steps in Lockout-Tagout
• LOTO Best Practices
18. PPE for Electrical Work
19. Energised Electrical Work
20. Ladders, Scaffolds and Similar Equipment
21. Static Electricity
22. Safety in Renewable Energy Electrical
Systems
• Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
• Battery Storage Safety Measures
23. Electrical Audits
24. Legal and Regulatory Requirements
25. Case Studies
26. Recommendations for Further Reading
23
Unit
Course
Electrical Works Safety
20
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Typical hot work applications
4. Deeper dive into the Denition of Hot Work
5. Hazards Associated with Hot Work
6. Risk Assessment for Hot Work
7. Hot Work Safety Precautions and Control
8. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
9. Safety in Specic Hot Work Activities
• Arc Welding
• Torch Welding, Cutting and Brazing
10. Welding and Cutting Phenomena
• Gas Pressure
• Burn Back
• Backre
• Flashback
11. Safe Hose Preparation and Use
12. Safe Handling of Cylinders
• Cylinder Valve Safety
• Moving Cylinders
• Positioning & Inspection of Cylinders
• Raising and Lowering cylinders by crane
• Transporting Cylinders in Vehicle
• Cylinder Storage Guidelines
13. Unique Features of Acetylene and Oxygen
Cylinders
14. Drilling and Concrete Cutting as Hot Work
15. Fire Watch Requirements
16. Welding and Cutting Containers
17. Ventilation
18. The Hot Work Permit System
19. Legal Requirements and Standards for Hot
Work
20. Case Studies
21. Recommendations for Further Reading
25
Unit
Course
Hot Works Safety
• Problem Areas of Scaffolding
• Guardrail Systems
• Safe Scaffold Erection
• Scaffold Inspection
• Scaffolding Tags (Scaff-Tags)
• Safe Scaffold Dismantling
• Safe Scaffold Use
• Scaffold Load Ratings and Capacity
• Protection From Falling Objects
• The 100% Tie-Off Rule
7. Ladder Safety
• Major Causes of Ladder Accidents
• Types of Ladders
• Safe Work Practices With Portable
Ladders
8. Working on Fragile Roofs
9. Powered Work Platforms
10. Work at Height and Electrical Risks
11. Fall Rescue Plan
12. Training and Re-training
13. Work at Height Permit
14. Regulatory Requirements and Standards
15. Case Studies
16. Recommendations For Further Reading
21
27
Unit
Course
Conned Space Works
Safety
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Denition of Excavation & Trenching
4. Hazards associated with Excavation and
Trenching
5. Excavation Planning and Risk Assessment
6. Safe Work Practices and Procedures
7. Soil Classication
8. Soil Strength Measurement
9. Effects of Weather and Vibration on Soil
stability
10. Protective Systems in Excavation and
Trenching
11. Types of Trench Collapses
12. Mechanisms of Soil Failure
13. Utility Detection and Isolation
14. Inspection, Monitoring and Supervision
15. Emergency Preparedness & Response in
Excavation
16. Excavation Permit To Work System
17. Competent Person
18. Legal requirements & Standards in
Excavation Safety
19. Case Studies
20. Recommendations for Further Reading
Excavation and Trenching
Safety
26
Unit
Course
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Conned Space Hazards
4. Atmospheric Testing and Monitoring
• Types of Gases Monitored
• Types of Testing and Monitoring
Equipment
• Frequency of Testing and Monitoring
• Air Monitoring Procedures and Key
Rules
5. Conditions of Immediate Danger to Life or
Health
6. How a Hazardous Atmosphere May Occur
7. Conned Space Hazard Rating
8. Controls for Conned Space Hazards
• Degassing
• Ventilation
• Isolation
• Lockout-Tagout
9. Roles and Responsibilities
• Competent Person
• Entry Supervisor
• Entrant
• Attendant
• Rescue Team: Training and Readiness
10. Employer Requirements as Per OSHA
11. Conned Space Entry Permit To Work
System
12. Reclassication of A Conned Space
13. Effective Communication in a Conned Space
14. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
15. Access and Egress
16. Conned Space Rescue
17. Conned Space Program Management
18. Training for Work in Conned Spaces
19. Legal requirements and Standards
20. Case Studies
21. Recommendations for Further Reading
22
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Denition and Scope of Lifting and Rigging
4. Lifting Categories
5. Lifting and Rigging Hazards
6. Control Measures for Lifting and Rigging
Hazards
7. Types of Lifting and Rigging Equipment
8. Lifting and Rigging Accessories
9. Rigging Hardware and Sling Types
10. Sling Hitches
11. Safe Operating Practices
• Rating and Identication
• Sling Attachments
• Hooks
12. Center of Gravity
13. Load Calculations and Sling Tension
• Load Angle Factor (LAF)
• Sling Tension Formula
• Sling Angle Loss Factor
14. Fundamentals of Crane Safety
• Operational Precautions
• Physical and Mental Requirements for
Operators
• Safe Practices for Operators
• Safe Practices for Signallers / Riggers
15. Safe Hoist and Crane Operations
• Pulling a Load
• Tandem Lifting
• Flying and Landing a Load
• Blind Lift
16. Pre-Shift Inspection of Cranes
17. Multiple Lift Rigging
18. Safe Rigging Practices
• The 5:1 ratio
19. Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
20. Lifting Plan
21. Permit To Lift (PTL)
22. Hand Signals
23. Fundamentals of Forklift Safety
24. Regulatory Requirements and Standards
25. Case Studies
26. Recommendations for Further Reading
Lifting and Rigging
Safety
28
Unit
Course
23
29
Unit
Course
Fundamentals of A
Construction Safety
Management System
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Denition & Importance of an SMS
4. Common Hazards in Construction
5. Key Components of an Effective SMS
6. Relationship between SMS and the Project
Cycle
7. Leadership, Roles & Organisational
Responsibilities
• Top Management Leadership &
Commitment
• HSE Roles & Organisational Structure
• Creating a Safety Culture & Leading by
Example
• Accountability, Responsibility &
Authority
• Worker Participation & Consultation
8. Toolbox Talks
• Purpose and Objectives
• Characteristics of Effective Toolbox
Talks
• When and How TBT should be
Conducted
• Who Should Conduct Toolbox Talks?
• Common Toolbox Topics in
Construction
• How to Deliver an Engaging Toolbox
Talk
9. Risk Management & Hazard Control in
Construction
• Risk Assessment Process
• Hierarchy of Controls
• Safe Systems of Work and PTW
Systems
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
10. Safety Planning in Construction
• Pre-Construction Safety Planning
• Construction Phase Plans
• Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
11. Incident Reporting, Investigation & Corrective
Action
• Denitions
• Incident Reporting Procedures
• Root Cause Analysis
• Corrective & Preventive Action Planning
• Learning from Incidents
12. Training, Competency & Safety Awareness
• Steps in Identifying Training Needs
• Competency Standards for Various
Roles
• Induction Training
13. Communication, Documentation & Records
Management
• Internal & External Communication
• Safety Signage & Visual Communication
• Use of Digital Systems
14. Contractor & Subcontractor Safety
Management
• Prequalication & Evaluation Criteria
• Contractor HSE Plans & Interface
Coordination
• Monitoring Contractor Performance
• Coordination Meetings & Safety
Briengs
• SIMOPS and Co-activities
15. Emergency Preparedness & Response
• Common Emergency Scenarios in
Construction
• Emergency Response Plans
• Emergency Drills
16. Performance Monitoring & Continuous
24
Improvement
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Safety Audits, Inspections & Walk-
throughs
• BBS and Observation Programs
• Management Review & Continuous
Improvement Loop
17. Technology and Innovation in Construction
Safety
• Role of Digital Tools
• IoT in Hazard Detection and Response
• AI and Predictive Analytics in
Construction Safety
18. Health Hazards in Construction
• Chemical Hazards
• Physical Hazards
• Biological Hazards
• Ergonomic Hazards
19. Asbestos and the Risks Associated with it
20. Good Industry Practices (GIPs)
• Step Back 5x5
• Safety Green Light
• Safety Stand Down
• Safety Passport
• Prevention Plan
21. Regulatory requirements and Standards
22. Case Studies
23. Recommendations For Further Reading
25
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Overview of Petroleum Supply Chains
4. Major Hazards in Petroleum Depots
5. Principles and Recommendations as Per
UNECE
6. Technical and Organisational Aspects as Per
UNECE
• Design and Planning
o Env’tal Baseline & Impact
Assessment
o Facility Siting, Layout & Land Use
o Safe Design
o Hazard Management
o Emergency Planning
• Procurement, Construction & AIT
o Quality Assurance During
Construction
o Asset Integrity & Reliability
o Hazard Management During
Construction
o Managing Ageing Assets
• Operations
o Process Safety in Operations
o Leadership and Safety Culture
o Governance System
o SOPs & Safety Work Practices
o Management of Change
o GIPs for Transport & Storage
o Management of Abnormal
Situations
o Records Management
o Audits and Management Reviews
• Closure and Decommissioning
o Temporary Closure
o Final Decommissioning
7. Additional Components of an OT-SMS
8. Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS)
• Main Risks During SIMOPS
• Specic Provisions for SIMOPS
9. Hazards of Hydrocarbons and Related Risks
• GHS Pictograms
10. Factors that Determine Potential for Fire &
Explosion
• Flash Points & Auto-Ignition
Temperature (AIT)
• Fire Points
• LEL & UEL
• Preventive Measures for Flammability
Risks
• Flaring
11. Hazardous (ATEX) Environments in Depots
• Classication of ATEX Areas (Zoning)
• Precautions When Working in ATEX
Areas
12. Safety Critical Barriers
• Fire Safe Check Valves
• Over-ll Prevention Alarms (HLA &
HHLA)
• Liquid and Gas Detectors
• Internal Floating Screen
• Earthing and Bonding Systems
• Self-Retracting Lifelines & Harness
Systems
• Non-Return Valve (NRV)
• Oil Interceptor
• Fire Fighting Pumps / Engines
Petroleum Storage Terminal /
Depot Safety (Downstream Oil &
Gas)
30
Unit
Course
26
• Emergency Shutdown (ESD)
• Access Control & POB System
• Corrosion Prevention
• Piezometers
• Routine Checks and Inspections
• Structural Integrity Assessment
• Employee Training
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Fire Safety Equipment
• Tank Sprinklers
• Water and Foam Cannons
• Bund & Tank-Top Foam Pourers
• Water Curtains
• Portable Fire Extinguishers
• Bund Walls
13. Isolation and Desolation of Tanks (LOTO)
14. PPE For Depot Safety
15. Major Risk Phenomena
• Bund Fires
• Tank Fires
• Tanks Explosions
• Boil Over
• Unconned Vapour Cloud Explosion
(UVCE)
• Flash Fire
• Jet Fire
• Pool Fire
• BLEVE
16. Hydrocarbon Tank Explosions & Static
Electricity
17. Product Receipt and Discharge in Depots
• Product Receipt by Trucks
• Product Receipt by Pipeline
• Product Receipt by Rail
• Truck Loading
18. Tank Gauging and Monitoring
19. Vapour Recovery Systems
20. Spill Prevention and Emergency Response
• Emergency Response Planning
• Spill Kits and Containment Tools
• Coordination with External Agencies
21. Regulatory Requirements and Standards
22. Case Studies
23. Recommendations for Further Reading
27
31
Unit
Course
Principles of Fuel
Service Station Safety
(Downstream Oil & Gas)
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Purpose and Importance of Safety in Fuel
Stations
• Overview of Stations and Station
Components
• Common Types of Fuels at Service
Stations
• Properties of Fuels at Service Stations
• GHS Classication and Labelling
4. Common Hazards & Risks at Fuel Service
Stations
5. Receiving Fuel Deliveries From Tankers
• Safety Rules During Fuel Ofoading
• Tanker Access
• Overll Prevention
6. Tanks Operations
• Marking of Tanks / Compartments
• Tank Dipping
• Tank Testing
• Cleaning of Tanks
• Leak Detection Systems
7. Hazardous Material Storage and Handling
• Safety Signage and Markings
8. Safety Fuel Dispensing and Handling Practices
• Station Layout and Zoning
• Pre-Operational Checks and Safe
Startup
• Correct Use of Fuel Nozzles and
Dispensers
• Vehicle Refuelling Protocols
• Mobile Phones and Ignition Sources
• Managing Overlls and Customer
Misfuelling
9. Safety Responsibilities for Station Personnel
10. Emergency Procedures
• Tanker Accident
• Fuel Spillage on Clothing
• Pump Accident
• Customer Vehicle Accident
• Product Mix in Tank
• Robbery and Assault
11. Managing Spillage and Leakage
• Spill Response
• Managing leaks from Underground
Tanks
• Managing Overll During Tanker
Delivery
12. Product Knowledge: Hazards & Risks of HCs
• GHS Pictograms
13. Factors that Determine the Potential for Fire
• Flash Point, AIT, LEL and UEL
14. Hazardous Environments
• Classication and Zoning
• Precautions When doing Hot Works at
Fuel Service Stations
15. Gas Cylinder Storage and Handling
16. Safety Equipment at Fuel Service Stations
• Fire Extinguishers
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Collective Protective Equipment (CPE)
• First Aid Kits
• Emergency Shut-Down (ESD)
• Double-wall USTs with Leak Detection
• Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG)
Systems
• Vapour Recovery Units (VRUs)
• Breakaway Couplings on Dispensing
Nozzles
• Suction Pumps with Shear Valves
28
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
• Denition of LPG
• Types of LPG
• Production, Supply Chain and
Distribution
• Applications of LPG
3. Properties and Hazards of LPG
4. Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapour Explosion
(BLEVE)
5. Factors that Determine Potential for Fire &
Explosion
• Flash Point (FP)
• Auto-Ignition Temperature (AIT)
• LEL and UEL
• Expansion Ratio, VP & Behaviour Under
Pressure
• Control Measures for Hazard of Fire &
Explosion
6. Health Effects of LPG
7. LPG Storage Systems
• Tank & Vessel Construction & Material
Specs
• Safety Distances
• Valves, Gauges & Monitoring Systems
• Operational Procedures for Bulk
Storage
8. Cylinder Filling Operations
LPG Storage and Handling
Safety (Downstream Oil & Gas)
32
Unit
Course
• Vent Pipes
17. Administrative Safety Critical Barriers
• Employee Training
• Stop Work Authority
• Establishment of Safety Champions
• HSE Audits
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
18. Safe Handling and Storage of Dipsticks
19. Pollution Control
• Oil Interceptor (Oil-Water Separator)
• Managing Used Oil
20. Fire and Explosion Prevention and Control
• Suppression Systems for Canopies and
Pumps
21. Managing Heat Stress and Fatigue
22. First Aid for Fuel Exposure
23. Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Emergency Action Plans
• Evacuation, Muster Points and Roles
• Coordination with Local Fire Services &
Police
• Emergency Exercises
24. Regulatory Requirements and Standards
25. Case Studies
26. Recommendations for Further Reading
29
• Safety Practices to be Followed
• Decanting and Cylinder Exchange
Procedures
9. Bulk Unloading and Loading of LPG (Trucks)
10. PPE Requirements for LPG Operations
11. Hazardous (ATEX) Environments in an LPG
Facility
• Classication of Hazardous Areas and Zoning
• Classication of Equipment in ATEX Areas
• Categories of Equipment for Use in ATEX
Areas
12. Precautions when Working in ATEX Areas
13. Safe Domestic Use of LPG
14. Safe Use of LPG at Commercial & Industrial
Sites
• Siting of the Storage Tank
• Delivery Tanker Access
• Impact Protection
• LPG Service Pipework
o Looking After Service Pipework
o Installation Route
o Material of Construction
o Pressure Management
o Inspection & Maintenance
o Entry into Premises
• Valves
o Over-Pressure Shut-Off (OPSO)
Valves
o Under-Pressure Shut-Off (UPSO)
Valves
o Emergency Control Valves (ECV)
15. Leak Detection and Control
• Methods of Leak Detection
• Common Causes of Leaks and Failures
16. Venting and Purging Procedures
17. Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD)
18. Preventive Maintenance Protocols
19. Fire Safety & Emergency Response in LPG
Facilities
• Fire Causation
• Fire Fighting Equipment
• Evacuation Procedures & Emergency
Comm.
• Fire Drills and Simulation Exercises
• Responding to an LPG Tank or Truck on
Fire
20. Transportation & Logistics Safety in LPG
Operations
• LPG Road Tanker Safety Features
• Cylinder Transportation Guidelines
• Driver Competency and BBS
• Emergency Response in Transit
• Vehicle Inspection, Placarding and
Tracking
21. Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of LPG
Systems
• Routine and Periodic Inspection
Schedules
• Valve Testing and Replacement
• Documentation, Logs and Maintenance
Records
22. Regulatory Requirements and Standards
23. Case Studies
24. Recommendations for Further Reading
30
33
Unit
Course
Fundamentals of Well
Site and Drilling Safety
(Upstream Oil & Gas)
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Overview of the Upstream Oil and Gas Sector
• Exploration vs. Development vs.
Production
• Levelling the site
• Stakeholders
4. Wellsite Selection and Surface Preparation
• Steps in Wellsite Selection & Surface
Preparation
• Key HSE Concerns
• HSE Management During Site
Preparation
5. Rig Move and Site Commissioning
• Rig Mobilisation Procedures
• Route Surveys and Logistics Planning
• Load-out and Transportation of Rig
Components
• Site Layout and Rig Positioning
• Setting up Rig Camp Facilities
6. HSE Focus in Rig Move and Commissioning
• Rig-Up Safety Procedures
• Dropped Objectives Prevention
• Manual Handling and Mechanical Lifting
• Commissioning Checklists and Handover
Docs
7. Drilling Operations Safety
• Key Roles on a Typical Drilling Rig
• Hazards & Controls in Drilling
Operations
• Key Safety Elements in Drilling
Operations
• Drilling Program and Objectives
• Types of Drilling Rigs
• Drilling Fluids and their Handling Risks
• Well Control Safety
• Blowout Preventers (BOPs)
• Kick Detection & Control
• Safety Case and HAZID
• Mud Logging & Real-Time Monitoring
• Critical Alarms & Emergency Shutdown
• Red Zone Safety Management
• LOTO & Isolation of Energy Sources
• Equipment Inspection and PM
8. Drilling String Handling and Connection
Operations
• Conductor Hole, Rat hole and Mouse
hole
• Procedures for Making Up and Breaking
Out Pipe
• Adding Pipe to String
• Tripping Operations: Tripping In & Out
• Hands-Free Zones and Taglines
• Crew Coordination and Verbal
Command Safety
9. Personnel Safety and Site Behaviour
• Site Specic Inductions
• Permit To Work (PTW) Systems
• JSA, TBT & Last-Minute Risk
Assessment (LMRA)
• PPE and Protection Barriers
• Managing Fatigue And Working Hours
10. Environmental Protection and Spill
Prevention
31
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
• The Origins of ATEX
• The Two ATEX Directives
3. Understanding Explosive Atmospheres
• Denition
• Overview of Affected Industries
• Flammable & Combustible Materials
• Fire Triangle vs. Explosion Pentagon
• Role of Safety Culture & Human Factors
4. Hazardous Area Classication (HAC)
• Zone Denitions
• Key Parameters in HAC
• The Methodology of HAC
• Case-Based HAC Examples
5. Ignition Sources and Explosion Prevention
• Common Ignition Sources in Hazardous
Areas
• Equipment Protection Levels (EPLs)
• Intrinsically Safe Design
• Types of Protection: Overview of Ex
Methods
• Bonding and Grounding
• How Work Permit Systems
6. Groups of Electrical Equipment used in ATEX
Areas
• Group I
• Group II
Principles of Safety in Explosive
Atmospheres (ATEX)
34
Unit
Course
• Drill Cuttings and Fluid Management
• Chemical Storage and Containment
• Stormwater and Wastewater
Management
• Oil Spill Prevention & Response Plans
(OSPRP)
• Wildlife & Habitat Protection Near
Drilling Sites
• Flaring
11. Emergency Preparedness and Incident
Response
• Drilling-Specic Emergency Scenarios
• Muster Points, Alarms, Evacuation
• Drills and Simulation Exercises
• Emergency Response Team (ERT)
Structure
• Fire Fighting Equipment & Escape
Routes
• Medical Emergencies and Medevac
12. Employee Training & Competency
Development
• Training Needs Identication /
Assessment
• Task-Specic Safety Training
• Well Control Certications
• Rig Drill & Simulation Exercises
• Competency Matrices
13. Regulatory Requirements & Standards
14. Case Studies
15. Recommendations For Further Reading
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7. ATEX/IECEx Certied Equipment &
Installation
• The Role of Certied Equipment in
Explosion Mgt
• Equipment Temperature Classes
• ATEX Zone Specic Electrical Design
Principles
8. Inspection, Maintenance & Risk Mgt in ATEX
Areas
• Periodic & Continuous Inspection
Regimes
• EN/IEC 60079-17 Requirements
• Equipment Condition Registers
• Tagging Systems for ATEX Equipment
• PTW & LOTO in Hazardous Areas
• Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)
• Auditing & ATEX Compliance Reviews
• Precautions when Working in ATEX
Areas
9. Explosion Protection Systems & Mitigation
Measures
• Explosion Venting
• Explosion Suppression Systems
• Inerting & Purging Systems
• Explosion Isolation Devices
• Containment Systems
• Fire & Gas Detection Systems
• Integration into Safety Instrumented
Systems
• Emergency Shutdown Systems
10. Regulatory Requirements & Standards
11. Case Studies
12. Recommendations for Further Reading
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Unit
Course
Principles of Road
Transport Safety
Management
1. Course Unit Objectives
2. Introduction
3. The Transport Safety Management System
(TSMS)
• Key Components of a Robust TSMS
4. Principles of Transport Risk Management
• Hazard Identication and Risk
Assessment
• Journey Hazard Analysis
• Hierarchy of Controls in Road Transport
• Introduction to Safety Case & Risk
Registers
5. Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Transport Safety
• Characteristics & Classication of HGVs
• Route Planning
• Convoy Procedures & Escort Vehicles
• Pre-trip Inspections and Checklist
Systems
• In-Cab Technologies
6. Driver Competency and Human Factors
Management
• Driver Competency Matrix
• Medical Fitness to Drive
• BBS and Culture Reinforcement
• Driver Performance Management
System
7. Dangerous Goods Transport (Petroleum &
Chemicals)
• Introduction to Dangerous Goods
• Properties & Hazards of Hydrocarbons
• Vehicle Specications for DG Transport
• Labelling, Placarding & Documentation
• Emergency Response and Spill Control
• Static Electricity
• Safe To Load (STL) Inspections
8. Contractor and Fleet Management
• Contractor Selection and Evaluation
• Safety Requirements in Contracts and
SLAs
• Performance Monitoring and KPIs
• Fleet Safety Audits & Corrective Action
Tracking
• Vehicle Maintenance Records & Service
Logs
• Inspection Programs & Roadworthiness
Criteria
• Vehicle Life-Cycle & Decommissioning
Policy
9. Light Vehicle & Staff Transportation Safety
• Common Risk Factors
• Key Elements of LV Safety Management
10. Transport Emergency Preparedness &
Response
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• Types of Transport Emergencies
• Transport Emergency Response Plans
(TERPs)
• Coordination with Local Authorities
• Incident Investigation & Learning
Reviews
11. Integration with HSE Management Systems
• ISO and API Standards
• Linking TSM to the HSE Policy &
Leadership
• BBS and Driver Culture Programs
• Documenting Transport Safety
Procedures
• PPE Requirements
12. Monitoring, Evaluation & Continuous
Improvement
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Use of IVMS / OBCs
• Safety Performance Reviews & Feedback
• Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions
• Technology Trends in Transport Safety
13. The Hazchem Panel | UN Labelling
• UN Numbers of Common Dangerous Goods
• Classication of Dangerous Goods
• Hazardous Goods vs. Prohibited Goods
14. Key Highlights of ADR Requirements
15. Regulatory Requirements and Standards
16. Case Studies
17. Recommendations for Further Reading
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