Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) Implementation Training|Online

Overview

Why Attend

The Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) Implementation Training Course, under the Engineering, Maintenance and Operation Training Courses category and Operations Readiness and Assurance Training Courses specialization, provides a practical framework for conducting effective Pre-Startup Safety Review activities before commissioning, startup, or restart. The course explains PSSR requirements, startup safety principles, risk assessment, compliance controls, and systematic verification of facilities, equipment, procedures, and personnel readiness.

Participants develop the ability to plan, execute, document, and close PSSR activities in line with OSHA expectations and recognized process safety practices. The training focuses on identifying unresolved hazards, verifying safety-critical systems, confirming operating procedures, assessing workforce readiness, and ensuring corrective actions are completed before startup. It supports organizations in strengthening PSSR compliance, reducing operational risk, and achieving a controlled transition into safe operations.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Understand the principles, purpose, and scope of Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR).
Explain key OSHA requirements related to PSSR and process safety management.
Develop structured PSSR implementation plans for new and modified facilities.
Identify hazards and evaluate operational risks before startup.
Verify equipment, systems, safeguards, and safety-critical controls.
Assess readiness of operating procedures, maintenance activities, and emergency systems.
Confirm personnel training and competency before commissioning and startup.
Develop effective PSSR checklists, documentation, and approval processes.
Identify, prioritize, and close outstanding corrective actions.
Strengthen startup safety, operational readiness, and compliance performance.

Target Audience

Operations and Production Managers
Process Safety Engineers
HSE and Safety Professionals
Commissioning and Startup Engineers
Maintenance Managers and Engineers
Operations Readiness and Assurance Professionals
Project Managers and Project Engineers
Plant and Facility Managers
Process Engineers
Compliance and Risk Management Professionals
Supervisors involved in commissioning and startup
Personnel responsible for PSSR implementation and process safety

Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Pre-Startup Safety Review

Definition and purpose of PSSR
PSSR within operations readiness and assurance
Key stages of the startup lifecycle
Relationship between commissioning, startup, and PSSR
PSSR roles, responsibilities, and accountability

Module 2: OSHA and PSSR Compliance Requirements

Overview of OSHA process safety requirements
PSSR requirements under Process Safety Management
Compliance responsibilities and documentation
Management of change and PSSR integration
Regulatory expectations and common compliance gaps

Module 3: PSSR Planning and Preparation

Developing a PSSR implementation strategy
Defining review scope and boundaries
Establishing PSSR teams and responsibilities
Preparing review schedules and checklists
Gathering technical and operational documentation

Module 4: Risk Assessment and Hazard Verification

Pre-startup hazard identification
Process hazard analysis review
Risk assessment methodologies
Safety-critical equipment verification
Identification of unresolved hazards and deficiencies
Risk-based prioritization of corrective actions

Module 5: Facility, Equipment, and System Readiness

Mechanical completion and equipment readiness
Inspection and testing requirements
Instrumentation and control system verification
Safety and emergency systems
Utilities and support systems
Alarm, interlock, and protective system verification

Module 6: Procedures, Training, and Operational Readiness

Operating and maintenance procedure verification
Emergency response procedures
Personnel training and competency requirements
Contractor readiness and communication
Shift organization and operational responsibilities
Confirming workforce readiness for startup

Module 7: Conducting and Documenting the PSSR

PSSR execution methodology
Review meetings and field verification
PSSR checklists and evidence collection
Recording findings and deficiencies
Action tracking and responsibility assignment
Documentation and approval requirements

Module 8: Corrective Actions and Startup Authorization

Classification of PSSR findings
Corrective action management
Verification and closure of outstanding actions
Escalation of critical safety issues
Final PSSR approval
Startup authorization and handover

Module 9: Practical PSSR Implementation

PSSR case studies and scenarios
Simulated pre-startup safety reviews
Risk assessment exercises
Checklist development exercises
Corrective action tracking
Lessons learned and continuous improvement

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

18 - 22 Oct, 2026

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

18 - 22 Oct, 2026

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

6 - 10 Dec, 2026

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

6 - 10 Dec, 2026

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

2027 Schedule & Fees

17 - 21 Jan, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

17 - 21 Jan, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

7 - 11 Mar, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

7 - 11 Mar, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

18 - 22 Apr, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

18 - 22 Apr, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

6 - 10 Jun, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

6 - 10 Jun, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

18 - 22 Jul, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

18 - 22 Jul, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

5 - 9 Sep, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

5 - 9 Sep, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

17 - 21 Oct, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

17 - 21 Oct, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

5 - 9 Dec, 2027

English
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300

5 - 9 Dec, 2027

Arabic
Virtual Learning

Per participant USD 1,300