NEBOSH Certificate in Process Safety Management (NEBOSH PSM)

The NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management course is a specialized training program designed to meet the unique needs of those responsible for ensuring safety in high-hazard industries. This course provides a thorough understanding of process safety management to prevent catastrophic accidents and near-misses associated with the release of potentially dangerous materials and energy.

Target Audience:

·       People who work in process industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and many others.

·       Ideal for managers, safety representatives and safety advisors working within the process industries. It is not designed for chemical and process safety engineers experienced in the specification, design and maintenance of process plant.

·       It is recommended that learners should already have an underpinning knowledge of health and safety issues, and many will have gained another NEBOSH qualification.

Course Duration:

Delve into 50 hours of intensive learning, structured to fit into your professional schedule. The course is designed to be flexible and can be completed over a period that suits you, allowing you to manage work commitments alongside enhancing your safety knowledge.

Syllabus Overview:

Element 1: Process Safety Leadership

1.1: Process safety management meaning

1.2: Process safety leadership

1.3: Organisational learning

1.4: Management of change

1.5: Worker engagement

1.6: Competence

Element 2: Management of Process Risk

2.1: Establishing a process safety management system

2.2: Risk management techniques used within the process industries

2.3: Asset management and maintenance strategies

2.4: Role and purpose and features of a permit-to-work system

2.5: Safe shift handover

2.6: Contractor management

Element 3: Process Safety Hazard Control

3.1: Operating procedures

3.2: Safe Start-up and shut-down

3.3: Safety critical performance standards

3.4: Utilities

3.5: Electricity/static electricity

3.6: Dangerous substances

3.7: Reaction hazards

3.8: Bulk storage operations

Element 4: Fire and Explosion Protection

4.1: Fire hazards

4.2: Fire and explosion control

4.3: Dust explosions

4.4: Emergency preparedness

Learning Format:

Self-Paced: Gain access to the course materials online at any time, offering you the flexibility to learn at your own pace. Benefit from the continuous support provided by our team of expert instructors, dedicated to guiding you through every step of your learning journey.

Examination Format:

The exam is a digital multiple-choice assessment in the NEBOSH online examination platform.

Successfully passing the assessment awards you the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management.

Enrol in the NEBOSH Process Safety Management course today and take a significant step towards mastering the complexities of process safety in high-hazard industries.