Course Introduction

 

 

Safety Engineering and Hazard Control are essential components of operational success in the oil and gas industry. The dynamic and hazardous environment of this sector requires specialized knowledge and skills to ensure that safety measures are integrated into every stage of operations. Effective safety management not only protects the workforce but also secures the long-term sustainability of operations, reducing downtime, operational costs, and risks to the environment. 

This program provides a comprehensive approach to safety engineering and hazard control by equipping participants with the necessary tools to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks. The course covers both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of safety management in the context of oil and gas operations, with a strong emphasis on hazard identification, risk analysis, and the implementation of control measures. This training will help participants understand and implement safety regulations, design safer systems, and develop strategies to manage unforeseen hazards effectively.

 

 

 Objectives

 Upon completing this training program, participants will be able to:

 

·         Understand the fundamental principles of safety engineering and hazard control in the oil and gas industry.

·         Identify and analyze hazards associated with oil and gas operations.

·         Apply risk assessment techniques to mitigate operational risks.

·         Design and implement effective safety systems to control identified hazards.

·         Comply with industry standards and regulations related to safety engineering.

·         Develop proactive strategies for emergency response and accident prevention.

·         Enhance workplace safety culture through leadership and effective communication.

  

Outline 

 

   

Day (1): Introduction to Safety Engineering in Oil & Gas Operations

• Overview of safety engineering concepts. 
• History and evolution of safety practices in the oil and gas industry. 
• Key regulatory frameworks and safety standards (OSHA, API, etc.). 
• Risk management fundamentals: Introduction to risk assessment and hazard analysis. 
• Safety culture: Building an organizational approach to safety. 
• Case study: Major industrial accidents in oil and gas operations.

 Day (2): Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Techniques

• Techniques for hazard identification (HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA). 
• Introduction to HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study). 
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for oil and gas systems. 
• Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) methods. 
• Process Hazard Analysis (PHA). 
• Tools for risk assessment: Bow-Tie analysis, Fault Tree analysis. 
• Practical session: Conducting a risk assessment for an offshore platform.

 Day (3): Design and Implementation of Safety Systems

• Engineering controls: Safeguards against hazards (shutdown systems, relief valves). 
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) standards and selection. 
• Control measures: Administrative and engineering strategies. 
• Emergency shutdown (ESD) and control systems in oil and gas facilities. 
• Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and integration into operations. 
• Practical session: Designing a safety control system for a refinery.

 

Day (4): Accident Prevention and Emergency Response

·         Accident causation models: Swiss Cheese Model, Domino Theory. 

·         Root cause analysis and incident investigation. 

·         Emergency preparedness: Developing an emergency response plan. 

·         Fire safety in oil and gas: Extinguishing methods and firefighting systems. 

·         Drills and simulations: Preparing for emergency scenarios (fire, explosion, gas leaks). 

·         Practical session: Mock emergency drill and debriefing.

   

Day (5): Enhancing Safety Culture and Leadership

·                                 The role of leadership in safety management. 

·                                 Communicating safety effectively in high-risk environments. 

·                                 Behavioral-based safety (BBS) programs: Encouraging safe work practices. 

·                                 Continuous improvement through auditing and safety performance metrics. 

·                                 Final project: Developing a safety improvement plan for an oil and gas facility. 

·                                 Program review and participant feedback session.

 

  

Training Method

A highly interactive combination of lecture and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information, knowledge, and experience transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. Course material through power point equipped with necessary animation, learning videos, and general discussion to provide the participant with full understanding concerning the subject course will be provided.

Flip chart – Lectures – Practical situations – Video – PowerPoint – Presentation –  style coach- led discussions – activities – Exercises - Quiz - Case study - Assessment.