Course Description
This Risk-Based Process Safety Management (RBPS) course provides participants with in-depth knowledge and practical skills to implement, manage, and improve process safety systems using the RBPS framework from the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS).
The course focuses on the four pillars and twenty elements of RBPS, integrating risk thinking into safety management, and aligning process safety with business objectives. It covers both technical and management aspects, emphasizing proactive strategies to prevent major accidents and improve organizational safety culture.
Course Objectives
Participants will learn to:
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Understand the RBPS framework and its practical applications
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Identify and assess process safety risks
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Develop and implement effective PSM systems
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Align process safety with risk management principles
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Use leading and lagging indicators to improve safety performance
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Conduct audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement of PSM systems
Who Should Attend?
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Process Safety Managers & Engineers
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HSE Managers & Professionals
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Plant Managers & Supervisors
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Operations & Maintenance Leaders
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Risk & Compliance Officers
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Auditors & Inspectors
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Regulatory Affairs Professionals
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Anyone involved in Process Safety and Risk Management
Training Format
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Interactive instructor-led lectures
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Workshops and group exercises
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Real-world case studies
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Role-play & scenario analysis
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Process safety management system review
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Quizzes and knowledge checks
Detailed 5-Day Agenda with Time Breaks
Day 1: Introduction to RBPS and Risk Management
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Registration & Course Introduction |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | History of Process Safety & RBPS Evolution |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | CCPS RBPS Framework Overview (4 Pillars & 20 Elements) |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽️ Lunch |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Understanding Process Hazards & Risks |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | The Business Case for Process Safety |
Day 2: Pillar 1 – Commit to Process Safety
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Process Safety Culture & Leadership |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Compliance with Standards & Regulatory Drivers |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽️ Lunch |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Process Safety Competency Development |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Workforce Involvement & Stakeholder Engagement |
Day 3: Pillar 2 – Understand Hazards and Risk
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Process Knowledge Management |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Hazard Identification Techniques (HAZID, HAZOP, What-If) |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽️ Lunch |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Risk Analysis Methods (LOPA, QRA, Bowtie) |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Case Study: Applying Risk Assessment Tools |
Day 4: Pillar 3 – Manage Risk
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Operating Procedures & Safe Work Practices |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Asset Integrity & Reliability Management |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽️ Lunch |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Management of Change (MOC) |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Training and Performance Assurance |
Day 5: Pillar 4 – Learn from Experience & Continuous Improvement
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Auditing, Metrics, and Leading/Lagging Indicators |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽️ Lunch |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Emergency Management & Preparedness |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Building a Sustainable Process Safety System & Course Wrap-Up |
Key Takeaways
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Comprehensive understanding of CCPS RBPS methodology
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Practical tools for implementation of PSM programs
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Enhanced leadership and facilitation skills in safety
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Certificate of Completion for Risk-Based Process Safety Management
