Strategies for hazard analysis, incident investigation, and emergency response planning in chemical facilities.
About this course
Process Safety Management focuses on the strategies and systems needed to prevent and mitigate incidents in chemical facilities. You will learn how to identify hazards, analyse risks, and implement controls that protect people, property, and the environment. The course covers both proactive hazard analysis and reactive incident investigation techniques.
You will work through real-world scenarios to develop emergency response plans and learn how to communicate safety critical information effectively. This course is designed for students who want to understand the management systems that keep industrial operations safe and compliant with regulations.
Who takes this course
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
- PROC 1320 Technical Communication Strategies
- PROC 2160 Sustainable Engineering Practices
Learning outcomes
- Identify potential hazards in chemical processing systems using standard risk assessment tools.
- Conduct thorough incident investigations to determine root causes and contributing factors.
- Develop and implement effective emergency response plans for industrial settings.
- Apply regulatory standards and industry best practices to process safety management.
- Communicate safety findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Hazard Analysis Project | 30 |
| Incident Investigation Report | 25 |
| Emergency Response Plan | 25 |
| Final Examination | 20 |