Process Safety and Operational Readiness Training Course |Smart

Overview

Why Attend

The Process Safety and Operational Readiness Training Course by This course provides a structured approach to preparing industrial facilities, processes, systems, personnel, and procedures for safe and reliable operations. The course develops practical knowledge of Process Safety Readiness, covering risk identification, process safety management, operational controls, safety-critical systems, emergency preparedness, and readiness verification before startup and normal operations.

As part of the Operations Readiness and Assurance Training courses specialisation within the Engineering maintenance and operation category, the programme focuses on integrating process safety requirements into operational readiness activities. Participants will explore PSM, HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, startup safety, risk assessment, operating procedures, competency assurance, pre-startup safety reviews, and readiness assurance techniques to support safe commissioning, startup, and ongoing plant operations.

Course Objectives

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

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

Understand the principles and framework of Process Safety Readiness.
Apply process safety management principles throughout operational readiness activities.
Identify process hazards using HAZID and HAZOP techniques.
Evaluate risk controls using LOPA and related risk assessment methods.
Develop effective startup safety and pre-startup readiness practices.
Assess the readiness of safety-critical systems, equipment, procedures, and personnel.
Establish operational readiness requirements for commissioning and startup.
Identify gaps that could affect safe and reliable plant operations.
Strengthen emergency preparedness and operational control measures.
Integrate process safety requirements into maintenance and operations planning.
Support pre-startup safety reviews and readiness verification.
Improve coordination between engineering, maintenance, operations, and process safety teams.

Target Audience

Process Safety Engineers
Operations Engineers and Managers
Maintenance Engineers and Managers
Operations Readiness Professionals
HSE and Process Safety Professionals
Commissioning and Startup Teams
Project Engineers and Managers
Plant and Facility Managers
Reliability and Asset Integrity Professionals
Engineering and Maintenance Supervisors
Operations Readiness and Assurance Specialists
Professionals involved in industrial facility commissioning and startup

Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Process Safety and Operational Readiness

Process safety principles and objectives
Operational readiness concepts
Process safety versus occupational safety
Readiness assurance throughout the asset lifecycle
Process safety roles and responsibilities
Safety-critical elements and performance requirements

Module 2: Process Safety Management (PSM)

Core elements of PSM
Process safety leadership and accountability
Management of change
Operating procedures and safe work practices
Mechanical integrity and asset reliability
Contractor and competency management
Process safety performance monitoring

Module 3: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Principles of hazard identification
HAZID methodology and applications
HAZOP study principles
Risk identification during project and operational phases
Safeguards and preventive controls
Risk ranking and prioritisation
Managing actions from hazard studies

Module 4: Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)

Fundamentals of LOPA
Initiating events and consequences
Independent protection layers
Risk reduction requirements
Evaluating safeguards and protection systems
LOPA documentation and action management
Integrating LOPA into process safety readiness

Module 5: Operational Readiness Planning

Developing an operational readiness strategy
Readiness requirements and assurance plans
Operations and maintenance readiness
Procedures, documentation, and systems readiness
Staffing and competency requirements
Spare parts, tools, and maintenance readiness
Readiness tracking and gap management

Module 6: Startup Safety and Pre-Startup Safety Review

Principles of startup safety
Commissioning and startup risk management
Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR)
Verification of equipment and safety systems
Operating procedure verification
Personnel competency and training verification
Managing outstanding items before startup

Module 7: Safety-Critical Systems and Equipment Readiness

Identification of safety-critical equipment
Mechanical integrity considerations
Inspection and testing requirements
Instrumentation and control system readiness
Emergency shutdown and protection systems
Alarm and interlock verification
Maintenance and reliability readiness

Module 8: Emergency Preparedness and Operational Controls

Emergency response readiness
Emergency procedures and drills
Incident response responsibilities
Permit-to-work and isolation systems
Operating envelope and process controls
Loss prevention and escalation control
Emergency equipment and resource readiness

Module 9: Readiness Assurance, Verification and Gap Closure

Readiness assessment methodologies
Readiness checklists and verification
Assurance reviews and audits
Identifying and classifying readiness gaps
Action tracking and close-out
Evidence-based readiness assurance
Management of residual risks

Module 10: Integrating Process Safety into Sustainable Operations

Process safety performance indicators
Continuous improvement
Lessons learned and incident learning
Operational discipline
Process safety culture
Maintaining readiness after startup
Integrating process safety with maintenance and operational excellence

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

4 - 8 Oct, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

4 - 8 Oct, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

1 - 5 Nov, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

1 - 5 Nov, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

2027 Schedule & Fees

3 - 7 Jan, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

3 - 7 Jan, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

31 Jan - 4 Feb, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

31 Jan - 4 Feb, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

4 - 8 Apr, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

4 - 8 Apr, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

2 - 6 May, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

2 - 6 May, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

4 - 8 Jul, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

4 - 8 Jul, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

1 - 5 Aug, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

1 - 5 Aug, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

3 - 7 Oct, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

3 - 7 Oct, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

31 Oct - 4 Nov, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

31 Oct - 4 Nov, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900