Program
Year
Year 3
Semester
First Semester
Credit
3
Program Description
Risk assessment methodologies and safety instrumented systems for hazardous chemical environments.
Course overview
This course focuses on risk assessment methodologies and safety instrumented systems for hazardous chemical environments. You will learn how to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and implement controls to protect personnel, equipment, and the environment. The course covers process safety management principles, regulatory compliance, and emergency response planning.
Who takes this course
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
- POWR 3440 Environmental Compliance
- POWR 2710 Control Systems Design
Learning outcomes
- Identify and evaluate hazards in chemical processing environments using standard risk assessment tools.
- Design and specify safety instrumented systems to mitigate identified risks.
- Apply process safety management principles to comply with provincial regulations and industry standards.
- Develop emergency response plans for hazardous material incidents.
- Conduct incident investigations and recommend corrective actions.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Mid-term examination | 25 |
| Risk assessment project | 30 |
| Safety instrumented systems design report | 25 |
| Final examination | 20 |