Introduction

NEBOSH has joined forces with the UK’s Health & Safety Regulator, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) to develop a new process safety management qualification specifically for process industries. Process safety management is a blend of engineering & management skills. It focuses on the prevention of catastrophic accidents & near misses associated with loss of containment of energy or dangerous substances such as chemicals & hydrocarbons.

What kind of people should take the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management?

People from all around the world who work in process industries such as oil & gas, chemicals, plastics & pharmaceuticals. Given the hazardous nature of these industries, this qualifications has been designed to give process safety knowledge & understanding to managers, supervisors & safety professionals to allow them to manage their process safety responsibilities. This qualification is not designed for process safety/chemical engineers with extensive operational experience of working within the processing environment. It is advised that students should already have an underpinning knowledge of health & safety issues, and many will have gained another NEBOSH qualification.

What will I gain from this qualification?

Knowledge – The NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management is designed to provide a sound breadth of knowledge that will allow you to contribute to the effective management of process safety risks.
Recognition – This qualification is the result of a unique collaboration which combines the advanced technical ‘high hazard’ expertise of the HSE with NEBOSH’s ability to deliver strong vocational OSH qualifications. HSE has led the way in risk-based regulation, underpinned by the fundamental principle of UK health & safety law – those who create risks are best placed to control them and should do so in a proportionate & practical way.
Career Prospects – Process Safety Management is of vital importance in hazardous process industries such as oil & gas, chemicals, plastics & pharmaceuticals. Holding a qualification designed & assessed by NEBOSH & the HSE can help you stand out.

What will my employer gain from this qualification?
A safer workplace – The NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management is all about keeping people safe from injury & loss of life. For employers this also means protecting valuable assets & avoiding prosecution, litigation & loss of reputation.
Assurance – An employer whose workers are NEBOSH qualified is an employer committed to process safety management. The NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management can help employers achieve international standards and can even help win new business.
Return on investment – A worker with the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management has practical knowledge that brings real value, wherever they operate.

What does the course cover and how is it assessed?
The NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management is designed to cover a range of issues affecting process industries.

Topics include:

• Establishment of process management systems
• Asset management and maintenance strategies
• Start-up and shut-down of process plant
• Performance standards for safety-critical systems and equipment
• Hazards and controls for:
  • Chemical reactions
  • Bulk storage of dangerous substances
  • Fire and explosion
  • Purpose and features of emergency plans

Training Methodology

This instructor-led training is delivered using presentations, guided sessions of practical exercises and group work.
You will have the opportunity to interact with our experienced facilitator, who will bring professional and research expertise into their teaching.

Course Duration

5 days and one day exam

Assessment

Candidates are assessed by a 90-minute multiple choice examination. A qualification parchment will be sent to students on successful completion.