Safety Case Development & Application

Introduction:

Participants in this course will learn to:

-            Enable participants to understand the purpose and components of a safety case.

-            Equip engineers with the skills to identify, evaluate, and control risks in oil and gas facilities.

-            Develop participants’ abilities to create, apply, and maintain safety cases according to industry standards.

-            Improve engineers’ capabilities in ensuring continuous operational safety and risk management.

Target Audience:  

 This course is ideal for:

-          Enhance awareness of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements related to safety cases. 

-            Safety, operations, and maintenance engineers in oil and gas companies.

-            Engineers involved in facility design, commissioning, and integrity management.

-            Risk management professionals and asset integrity engineers.

Course Outline:  

Day 1: Introduction to Safety Cases and Regulatory Requirements

-          Overview of the safety case concept: purpose, importance, and scope.

-          Key components of a safety case: risk assessment, hazard identification, control measures, and safety management systems.

-          Regulatory frameworks and industry standards governing safety cases in the oil and gas sector.

-          Understanding the lifecycle of a safety case: development, implementation, and review.

Day 2: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment in Safety Cases

-          Techniques for hazard identification: HAZID, HAZOP, and FMEA.

-          Principles of risk assessment and risk management.

-          Developing control measures to mitigate identified hazards.

-          Case studies and practical exercises on identifying hazards and assessing risks in oil and gas facilities.

Day 3: Developing a Comprehensive Safety Case

-          Structuring a safety case: logical arguments, evidence, and documentation.

-          Writing essential sections of a safety case: safety objectives, risk controls, and safety management plans.

-          Establishing operating procedures and emergency response strategies.

-          Real-world examples of effective safety case development in the oil industry.

Day 4: Implementing and Applying Safety Cases in Operations

-          Integrating safety cases into operational practices and procedures.

-          Monitoring and auditing safety case compliance in daily operations.

-          Using safety cases as a tool for incident investigation and root cause analysis.

-          Workshop: Developing and applying a safety case in an operational scenario.

Day 5: Continuous Improvement and Best Practices in Safety Case Management

-          Reviewing and updating safety cases in response to operational changes or incidents.

-          Best practices for aligning safety cases with evolving regulatory and industry standards.

-          Emerging trends in safety case management, including digitalization and predictive analytics.

-          Final review, group discussion, and insights into maintaining safety cases for sustainable operations.

Training Methodology:  

Upon completing this course, participants will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to develop, implement, and maintain effective safety cases in oil and gas operations. These competencies will enhance safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency, contributing to a strong safety culture within their organizations.