Haward Technology Middle East

COURSE OVERVIEW HE1130

NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management (PSM)
Course Title
NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management
(PSM)
Course Reference
HE1130
Course Duration/Credits
Training: Five days/2.8 CEUs/28 PDHs
Exam: As per NEBOSH Exam schedules
Course Date/Venue
Session(s) Date Venue
Boardroom 1, Elite Byblos Hotel Al Barsha, Sheikh Zayed
1 April 14-18, 2024
Road, Dubai, UAE
Cheops Meeting Room, Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Sisli,
2 June 30-July 04, 2024
Turkey
3 October 06-10, 2024 Jubail Hall, Signature Al Khobar Hotel, Al Khobar, KSA
Ajman Meeting Room, Grand Millennium Al Wahda Hotel,
4 December 09-13, 2024
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Course Description
This practical and highly-interactive course includes real-
life case studies and exercises where participants will be
engaged in a series of interactive small groups and class
workshops.

The NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management

qualification is designed to provide a sound breadth of
knowledge and understanding that enables qualification holders
to contribute to the management of process safety risks. This
qualification builds on the understanding already gained by
studying the NEBOSH National or International General
Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.

This qualification aims to provide holders with the knowledge

and understanding of Process Safety Management to ensure
that they can contribute to the effective management of process
safety risks. When things go wrong in the process industry the
results can be catastrophic. This has been evidenced by
incidents in the past which have led to loss of life and many
billions of US dollars’ worth of damages. The Deepwater
Horizon incident which tragically led to 11 people losing their
lives and the total cost to BP was in the region of $62 billion.

The process safety industry is high hazard so having qualified

people to manage activities within the industry will lead to safer
workplaces. This will help to prevent loss of life but will also help
to protect valuable assets and helps organizations avoid
prosecution and ultimately loss of reputation.
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This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview
of NEBOSH process safety management. It covers the meaning of process safety and
how it differs from personal safety; the role of leadership in process safety
management, the purpose of organizational learning; the benefits, limitations, types of
worker participation and engagement; the purpose and importance of establishing a
process safety management system and its key elements; the common risk
management techniques used in process industries; asset management and
maintenance strategies for process plant; and the role, purpose and features of a
permit-to-work, the key principles of safe shift handover and the principles of selecting,
assessing and managing contractors.

Further, the course will also discuss the purpose and requirements of standard
operating procedures; the controls that shall be adopted to control the safe start-up
and shutdown of process plant including the necessity for performance standards for
safety critical systems, equipment and the concept of ‘FARSI’; the hazards and
controls associated with the use of steam and water as well as electricity/static
electricity within the process industries; the physical forms of dangerous substances
and how these can determine process risk; and the hazards presented by chemical
reactions and the protective measures used to mitigate the consequences of a thermal
runaway reaction including the hazards and controls available for the bulk storage of
dangerous substances.

During this interactive course, participants will learn the fire and explosion hazards
relating to process industries; the appropriate control measures to minimize the effects
of fire and explosion in the process industries; how dusts have the potential to
explode; the commonly used control measures adopted to prevent and minimize
explosion; and the purpose and features of an emergency plan and the requirements
for the implementation.

The syllabus consists of one unit (Unit PSM1) that is divided into four elements. The
Unit is a taught unit assessed by 90 minutes written examination. The examination
consists of 40 multiple-choice questions. All questions are compulsory. Candidate
scripts are marked by external examiners appointed by NEBOSH.

Course Objectives
Upon the successful completion of this course and passing the required exams, each
participant will be able to:-
• Achieve the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management
• Define the meaning of process safety and how it differs from personal safety
• Explain the role of leadership in process safety management, the purpose of
organizational learning, the sharing of lessons learnt and sources of information
and how ‘change’ shall be managed to effectively reduce risks to people and plant
• Identify the benefits, limitations, types of worker participation and engagement and
what is meant by competence and its importance to process safety
• Discuss the purpose and importance of establishing a process safety management
system and its key elements
• Recognize the common risk management techniques used in process industries
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• Carryout asset management and maintenance strategies for process plant

• Explain the role, purpose and features of a permit-to-work, the key principles of
safe shift handover and the principles of selecting, assessing and managing
contractors
• Identify the purpose and requirements of standard operating procedures
• Implement the controls that shall be adopted to control the safe start-up and
shutdown of process plant including the necessity for performance standards for
safety critical systems, equipment and the concept of ‘FARSI’
• Recognize the hazards and controls associated with the use of steam and water
within the process industries as well as the hazards and controls associated with
electricity/static electricity within the process industries
• Discuss the physical forms of dangerous substances and how these can determine
process risk
• Illustrate the hazards presented by chemical reactions and the protective
measures used to mitigate the consequences of a thermal runaway reaction
including the hazards and controls available for the bulk storage of dangerous
substances
• Explain fire and explosion hazards relating to process industries and employ the
appropriate control measures to minimize the effects of fire and explosion in the
process industries
• Recognize how dusts have the potential to explode and commonly used control
measures adopted to prevent and minimize explosion
• Identify the purpose and features of an emergency plan and the requirements for
the implementation

Exclusive Smart Training Kit - H-STK®

Participants of this course will receive the exclusive “Haward
Smart Training Kit” (H-STK®). The H-STK® consists of a
comprehensive set of technical content which includes electronic
version of the course materials, sample video clips of the
instructor’s actual lectures & practical sessions during the course
conveniently saved in a Tablet PC.

Who Should Attend

This course provides a wide understanding and deeper appreciation of process safety
management for supervisors, newly appointed managers, junior managers, safety
representatives and newly qualified health and safety advisors within the process
industries.

Examination Schedule
NEBOSH requires minimum 30 working days to schedule an exam. Students must
submit their complete applications minimum 15 working days prior to the scheduled
exam date. We recommend that students submit their applications one or two weeks
earlier than the above NEBOSH deadline.
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Training Methodology
This interactive training course includes the following training methodologies as a
percentage of the total tuition hours:-

30% Lectures
20% Workshops & Work Presentations
30% Case Studies & Practical Exercises
20% Software, Simulators & Videos

In an unlikely event, the course instructor may modify the above training methodology
before or during the course for technical reasons.

Course Fee

US$ 5,500 per Delegate + VAT. This rate includes H-STK® (Haward
Dubai Smart Training Kit), buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning &
afternoon of each day.
US$ 6,000 per Delegate + VAT. This rate includes Participants Pack
Istanbul (Folder, Manual, Hand-outs, etc.), buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival,
morning & afternoon of each day.
US$ 5,500 per Delegate + VAT. This rate includes H-STK® (Haward
Al Khobar Smart Training Kit), buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning &
afternoon of each day.
US$ 5,500 per Delegate + VAT. This rate includes H-STK® (Haward
Abu Dhabi Smart Training Kit), buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning &
afternoon of each day.

Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the course fees. However, any accommodation
required can be arranged at the time of booking

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Course Certificate(s)
(1) NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management will be issued to
participants who have successfully passed the written examination.

(2) Official Transcript of Records will be provided to the successful delegates with
the equivalent number of ANSI/IACET accredited Continuing Education Units
(CEUs) earned during the course.

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Certificate Accreditations
Haward Technology is accredited by the following international accreditation:-
● NEBOSH: The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and
Health
Haward Technology is an Accredited Course Provider and Learning
Partner of The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and
Health (NEBOSH) with Learning Partner Number 931 Bronze. NEBOSH is the
awarding body approved by Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). Haward
Technology is authorized to offer NEBOSH's comprehensive range of globally-
recognized qualifications designed to meet the health, safety, environmental and
risk management needs of all places of work.

● The International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training

(IACET - USA)

Haward Technology is an Authorized Training Provider by the International

Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 2201 Cooperative
Way, Suite 600, Herndon, VA 20171, USA. In obtaining this authority, Haward
Technology has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET 2018-1
Standard which is widely recognized as the standard of good practice
internationally. As a result of our Authorized Provider membership status, Haward
Technology is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under
the ANSI/IACET 2018-1 Standard.

Haward Technology’s courses meet the professional certification and continuing

education requirements for participants seeking Continuing Education Units
(CEUs) in accordance with the rules & regulations of the International Accreditors
for Continuing Education & Training (IACET). IACET is an international authority
that evaluates programs according to strict, research-based criteria and guidelines.
The CEU is an internationally accepted uniform unit of measurement in qualified
courses of continuing education.

Haward Technology Middle East will award 2.8 CEUs (Continuing Education
Units) or 28 PDHs (Professional Development Hours) for participants who
completed the total tuition hours of this program. One CEU is equivalent to ten
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or ten contact hours of the participation
in and completion of Haward Technology programs. A permanent record of a
participant’s involvement and awarding of CEU will be maintained by Haward
Technology. Haward Technology will provide a copy of the participant’s CEU and
PDH Transcript of Records upon request.

● British Accreditation Council (BAC)

Haward Technology is accredited by the British Accreditation Council for

Independent Further and Higher Education as an International Centre. BAC is
the British accrediting body responsible for setting standards within independent
further and higher education sector in the UK and overseas. As a BAC-accredited
international centre, Haward Technology meets all of the international higher
education criteria and standards set by BAC.
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Course Instructor(s)
This course will be conducted by the following instructor(s). However, we have the right to change
the course instructor(s) prior to the course date and inform participants accordingly:
Mr. John Burnip, EHS, SAC, STS, NEBOSH-ENV, NEBOSH-IGC, NEBOSH-IFC,
NEBOSH-PSM, NEBOSH-IOG, TechIOSH, is a NEBOSH Approved Instructor and
a Senior HSE Consultant with over 50 years of practical Offshore & Onshore
experience within Oil, Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical and Nuclear industries. His
wide experience covers NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational
Health & Safety, NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health & Safety,
NEBOSH Certificate in Process Safety Management, NEBOSH Environmental
Management Certificate, NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety, NEBOSH International
Oil & Gas Certificate, HSSE Audit & Inspection, HSSE Management System,
HSSE Performance & Effectiveness, HSSE Emergencies, Crisis & Incidents, Hazardous Materials &
Chemicals Handling, PHA, HAZOP, HAZID, Hazard & Risk Assessment, Task Risk Assessment,
Accident & Incident Investigation, Emergency Response Procedures, Job Safety Analysis (JSA),
Behavioural Based Safety (BBS), Process Safety Management (PSM), Confined Space Entry, Fall
Protection, Work Permit & First Aid, Emergency Response, H2S, ERP Preparation, Project HSE
Management System, Health & Hygiene Inspection, PTW Control, Process Modules Fire & Gas
Commissioning, MSDS, Ergonomics, Lockout/Tagout, Fire Safety & Protection, Spill Prevention & Control,
Tower & Scaffold Inspection, Scaffolding Operations, Scaffolding Equipment, Bracket Scaffolds,
Scaffolding Labelling, Pre-fab Scaffolding; Erecting, Maintaining & Dismantling Scaffolding in
accordance with the British Standards Code of Practice 5973; Heavy Lifting operations, Safe Mobile
Elevating Work Platform, Safe Forklift Driving, Safe Knuckle Boom, Cantilevered Hoists, Offshore
Operations, Offshore Construction, Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training (BOSIET),
Onshore Fabrication & Offshore Pipelaying & Hook-Up, Crane Inspection, Crane Operations, Oilfield
Startup & Operation, Steel Fabrication, ISO 45001, OSHA, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and IMO
(SOLAS) Regulations. Mr. Burnip has greatly contributed in upholding the highest possible levels of safety
for numerous International Oil & Gas projects, Generation Systems & Platform Revamp, LPG & Gas
Compression, Marine, Offshore and Power Plant Construction. Currently, he is the HSE Advisor of Solvay
wherein he is responsible in planning and implementation of the corporate safety program (OSHA codes).

During Mr. Burnip’s long career life, he had successfully carried out numerous projects in Europe, North
America, South America, Southeast Asia, Middle East and the North Sea. He had worked for Likpin
Dubai, SADRA/DOT, ZADCO, McDermott International (USA, Qatar, Egypt, India, Oman, Dubai and Abu
Dhabi), PDO, Shell, ARAMCO, Salman Field, Leman Offshore Gas Field, GEC, Harland & Wolff PLC
Belfast in North Ireland, Howard Doris – Kishorn in Scotland, Westinghouse Electric in Brazil and South
Korea and Chevron Oil in Scotland as the Commissioning Project Engineer, Project & Safety
Engineer, Estimating Engineer, Senior Instrument Engineer, Instrument Field Engineer, Lead
Instrument Engineer, Instrument Engineer, Engineer, Emergency Response Training Manager,
HSSE Manager, HSE Advisor, HSE Instructor, HSE Supervisor, Instrumentation Supervisor,
Instrumentation Specialist, Project Coordinator, Instrumentation Technician and Tank Farm
Instrumentation Technician.
Mr. Burnip has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies from the Somerset University (UK). He is a
Certified/Registered Tutor in NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management, NEBOSH
International General Certificate, NEBOSH International Certificate in Fire Safety & Risk
Management, NEBOSH Process Safety Management Certificate and NEBOSH International Oil & Gas
Certificate; a Certified Safety Auditor (SAC); a Certified ISO 45001 Auditor; an Environmental Health
and Safety Management Specialist on Fall Protection, Elevated Structures, Material Handling, Trenching
& Excavations; a Welding Brazing Safety Technician; a Certified Safety Administrator (CSA) - General
Industry; a Safety Manager/Trainer – General Industry; a Petroleum Safety Manager (PSM) - Drilling &
Servicing; a Petroleum Safety Specialist (PSS) - Drilling & Servicing; a Safety Planning Specialist; a
Safety Training Specialist; a Certified Instructor/Trainer; a Certified Internal
Verifier/Assessor/Trainer by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) and further holds a
Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice from the City & Guilds of London Institute; a
NEBOSH Level 3 Construction Certificate (UK); and holds a Cambridge Teaching Certificate. He is a
well-regarded member of the National Association of Safety Professionals, the Association of Cost
Engineers (UK), Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (TechIOSH) and an Associate Member of
World Safety Organization. Further, he has conducted innumerable trainings, workshops and
conferences worldwide.
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Course Program
The following program is planned for this course. However, the course instructor(s)
may modify this program before or during the course for technical reasons with no
prior notice to participants. Nevertheless, the course objectives will always be met:

Day 1
0730 – 0800 Registration & Coffee
0800 – 0845 Welcome & Introduction
Unit PSM 1: Process Safety Management: Element 1: Process Safety
0845 – 0930 Leadership
Process Safety Management Meaning • Process Safety Leadership
0930 – 0945 Break
Unit PSM 1: Process Safety Management: Element 1: Process Safety
0915 – 1100 Leadership (cont’d)
Organizational Learning • Management of Change
Unit PSM 1: Process Safety Management: Element 1: Process Safety
1100 – 1230 Leadership (cont’d)
Worker Engagement • Competence
1230 – 1245 Break
Unit PSM 1: Process Safety Management: Element 2: Management of
1245 – 1420 Process Risk
Establishing a Process Safety Management System
1420 – 1430 Recap
1430 Lunch & End of Day One

Day 2
Unit PSM 1: Process Safety Management: Element 2: Management of
0730 – 0900 Process Risk (cont’d)
Risk Management Techniques Used Within the Process Industries
0900 – 0915 Break
Unit PSM 1: Process Safety Management: Element 2: Management of
0915 – 1100 Process Risk (cont’d)
Asset Management & Maintenance Strategies
Unit PSM 1: Process Safety Management: Element 2: Management of
1100 – 1200 Process Risk (cont’d)
Role & Purpose & Features of a Permit-to-Work System
1200 – 1215 Break
Unit PSM 1: Process Safety Management: Element 2: Management of
1215 – 1420 Process Risk (cont’d)
Safe Shift Handover
1420 – 1430 Recap
1430 Lunch & End of Day Two

Day 3
Unit PSM 1: Process Safety Management: Element 2: Management of
0730 – 0835 Process Risk (cont’d)
Contractor Management
Unit PSM 1: Process Safety Management: Element 3: Process Safety
0835 – 0930 Hazard Control
Operating Procedures
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0930 – 0945 Break

Unit PSM 1: Process Safety Management: Element 3: Process Safety
0945 – 1100 Hazard Control (cont’d)
Safe Start-Up & Shut-Down
Unit PSM 1: Process Safety Management: Element 3: Process Safety
1100 – 1200 Hazard Control (cont’d)
Safety Critical Performance Standards
1200 – 1215 Break
Unit PSM 1: Process Safety Management: Element 3: Process Safety
1215 – 1420 Hazard Control (cont’d)
Utilities
1420 – 1430 Recap
1430 Lunch & End of Day Three

Day 4
Unit PSM 1: Process Safety Management: Element 3: Process Safety
0730 – 0900 Hazard Control (cont’d)
Electricity/Static Electricity
0900 – 0915 Break
Unit PSM 1: Process Safety Management: Element 3: Process Safety
0915 – 1100 Hazard Control (cont’d)
Dangerous Substances
Unit PSM 1: Process Safety Management: Element 3: Process Safety
1100 – 1230 Hazard Control (cont’d)
Reaction Hazards • Bulk Storage Operations
1230 – 1245 Break
Unit PSM 1: Process Safety Management: Element 4: Fire & Explosion
1245 – 1420 Protection
Fire Hazards
1420 – 1430 Recap
1430 Lunch & End of Day Four

Day 5
Unit PSM 1: Process Safety Management: Element 4: Fire & Explosion
0730 – 0830 Protection (cont’d)
Fire & Explosion Control
0830 – 0845 Break
Unit PSM 1: Process Safety Management: Element 4: Fire & Explosion
0845 - 1035 Protection (cont’d)
Dust Explosions • Emergency Preparedness
1035 - 1205 MOCK EXAM
1205 - 1220 Break
1220 – 1235 Course Conclusion
1235 - 1250 NEBOSH Exam Registration/Briefing
NEBOSH HSE Certificate Exam
1250 - 1420
Handwriting Test (90 Questions)
1420 – 1430 Closing Ceremony
1430 Lunch & End of Course

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Practical Sessions
This practical and highly-interactive course includes the following real-life case
studies:-

Course Coordinator
Kamel Ghanem, Tel: +971 2 30 91 714, Email: [email protected]

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