Demoura Lawson Consulting
HSEQ Qualifications

Advanced Safety Management in Oil & Gas Operations

Sustaining Safe Operations

All HSEQ qualifications
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This programme is delivered in-house or at our Doha centre. Contact us to confirm scheduling, group sizing and fees for your team.

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Course Description

This Demoura Lawson Consulting training course on Advanced Safety Management in Oil & Gas Operations provides comprehensive coverage of the inherent hazards in oil and gas operations. Given the flammable, toxic, and explosive nature of materials involved, operational safety is paramount. Effective safety management requires robust procedures and competent personnel to prevent incidents and ensure safety.

This course not only addresses operational safety but also delves into industry legislation and standards. Understanding these regulations is crucial for maintaining high safety levels and preventing disasters, such as the BP Texas Refinery and Piper Alpha incidents, which led to significant losses in human life, equipment, and reputation.

The training will focus on Process Safety Management Systems (key principles and practices), Furnace Operations (safe handling and operational techniques), Hydrocarbon Process Hazards (identification and control measures), Fire Protection and Emergency Response (effective strategies for managing risks), and Transport Operational Safety (best practices for safe transportation of materials).

In detail
Objectives
  • Understand and apply HAZOP, Inherent Safer Design, and Risk Assessment techniques
  • Explain the significance of Safety Reports
  • Utilize lessons learned to enhance organizational safety practices
  • Identify different types of fire and formulate effective Emergency Plans
Methodology

This Demoura Lawson Consulting training course employs a blend of PowerPoint presentations and videos. Active participation is encouraged to facilitate learning through shared experiences and practical discussions.

Organizational Impact
  • Comprehending internationally recognized Process Safety Management standards
  • Critically reviewing and improving current safety systems
  • Reducing the likelihood of incidents and increasing professionalism
  • Emphasizing the importance of teamwork in safety management
Personal Impact
  • In-depth knowledge of Process Safety Management systems
  • The ability to describe the Safe Operating Envelope
  • Skills to apply various risk assessment techniques
  • Insights into safe furnace operations and HAZOP processes
  • Capability to develop safe startup and shutdown procedures
Who Should Attend
  • Managers
  • Project Risk Managers
  • Project Managers
  • Team Leaders
  • Supervisors
  • Production and Process Engineers
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • HSE Personnel
Course Outline

Day 1

  • Process Safety Management (PSM)
  • Learning from incidents
  • Inherent hazards in oil and gas
  • Risk Assessment techniques
  • Work permit systems
  • Safety Reports

Day 2

  • Mechanics of failure
  • Safe containment of hydrocarbons
  • Plant operation and maintenance
  • Start-up and shutdown procedures
  • Fire hazards
  • Furnace and boiler operations

Day 3

  • Framework for risk assessment
  • Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP)
  • The Bow-tie model
  • Inherent Safer Design principles
  • Safety Integrity Level (SIL)
  • Hazardous Area Classification

Day 4

  • Fire and explosion risks in the oil and gas industry
  • Types of fire and explosion
  • Risk analysis and protective systems
  • Emergency Plans and response strategies

Day 5

  • Addressing Non-conformities and Reporting
  • NCR Reports and Corrective Action Activities
  • Practical examples of ISO 50001 auditing
  • Final course review and discussion

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