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Understanding and Applying Human Factors for Process Safety
Course Description
Government regulations and industry recommended
practices are focusing attention in the process industries on human
factors. OSHA's PSM standard, EPA's RMP rule and API's recommended
practice for Safety Environmental Management Programs (SEMP), RP75, all
address this topic. Human error as a cause of hazard scenarios must be
identified and the factors that influence human errors must be considered.
This latter topic falls within the field of human factors engineering. It
deals with the person-process interface and how it influences the
performance of people.
People are key components of processes. They are
involved in process design, operation, maintenance, etc. No step in the
process life cycle is without some human involvement. Based on human
nature, human error is a given and will arise in all parts of the process
life cycle. Also, processes are generally not well-protected from human
errors since many safeguards are focused on equipment failure.
Consequently, it is likely that human error will be an important
contributor to risk for most processes. This is evidenced by the number of
major accidents that have been attributed to this cause. Therefore, it is
vital that the factors influencing the likelihood of errors be identified
and assessed to determine if improvements in the human factors design of
the process are needed and possible.
Usually, in process safety management the topic of
human factors is addressed during the performance of a process hazard
analysis. However, PHA team members often have no background in human
factors and are challenged by the assignment. This course is intended to
provide process safety personnel with a better understanding and
appreciation for the types of human factors issues that can impact on
process safety so that improvements can be recommended.
This course explains what is meant by human factors in
the context of process safety. Regulatory requirements are discussed and
clarifications provided. Explanations are provided and examples are given
for the various aspects of human factors involved in the interaction of
people with processes so that attendees will be better able to identify
such issues in their own processes in the future. Attendees are taught how
to perform an assessment of the current human factors design of their
processes. The importance and availability of design standards for human
factors is also covered.
A detailed manual is provided for use as a reference
after you have completed the course.
Objective
To understand how improving the
human factors design of a process can produce not only improvements in
safety and health but also gains in quality, productivity and employee job
satisfaction.
Target Audience
This course is intended for
process safety personnel, human factors engineers and others who need to
understand the subject of human factors as it applies to process safety
and be able to identify human factors issues in processes.
Course Contents
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Overview Regulatory
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Requirements for Human Factors
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Model of Human Factors in Processes
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Human Factors Issues in Processes
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People
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Communications
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Process Equipment and Tools
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Displays, Controls and Alarms
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Computer Hardware
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Computer Software
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Procedures/Operating Instructions
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Rules and Practices
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Job Tasks
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Workplace/Workstation
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Control Room/Station
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Environment
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Organization
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Supervision/Management
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Human Factors Assessment Approaches
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Human Factors Design Guidelines
Duration
Two days, 1.4 CEUs awarded
Tuition
See
Information on Pricing and Registration - USA for pricing and
registration information.
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Courses, Prices and Schedule
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“This training was thorough,
concise and very enjoyable.”
- Mario Urias, Kinder Morgan
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Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) for Team Leaders
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“Excellent course, the depth and coverage fit my needs
perfectly.”
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Andy Engels, Praxair Inc.
“Anyone in the chemicals industry
should take this course.”
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James Sullivan, BASF Corporation
“Course was very good and covered OSHA & EPA
requirements well. Recommend to anyone who has chemicals
onsite to attend.”
- Gary O’Hern, REC
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Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Training
Courses
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PHAWorks Software Tips and Tricks - 1 day
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August 4, Chicago, IL
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October 13, Houston, TX
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Refresher Training for Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Team Leaders - 2 days
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January 14-15, Houston, TX
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June 2-3, Houston, TX
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August 5-6, Chicago, IL
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October 14-15, Houston, TX
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Advanced
Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) for Team Leaders - 2 days
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January 16-17, Houston, TX
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June 4-5, Houston, TX
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August 7-8, Chicago, IL
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October 16-17, Houston, TX
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Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) for Team Members - 2 days
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April 1-2, Houston, TX
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August 12-13, Chicago, IL
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December 9-10, Houston, TX
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Process Safety Management
(PSM) Training Courses
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“Even after 10+ years, dealing
with PSM/RMP, this course provided tid-bits of
information and additional food for thought…good for
those new to these principles, as well as “old-dogs”
like me.
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Michelle Maxwell, Reichhold “Excellent compilation of
information on all aspects of PSM. Information provided
can be used to improve PSM at Petrojam;
ideas as to how
I can make a difference have been clearly identified.”
- Chevril Wallace,
Petrojam Ltd.
“A must for anyone who wants to perform compliance
audits or may expect one.”
- Jason Ebin, Dover
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Designing and Implementing a
Process Safety Management (PSM)
Program -
2 days
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April 29-30, Houston, TX
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June 2-3, Orlando, FL
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August 14-15, Chicago, IL
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October 27-28, Las Vegas, NV
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December 11-12, Houston, TX
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Auditing
Process Safety Management (PSM)
Programs - 2 days
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Understanding and Applying Human Factors for Process Safety
- 1 day
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/ IEC 61511,
Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and
Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Courses
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“Great course!
Helps a novice become expert using working
exercises.”
- Vario
Corsetti, Praxair Inc.
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S84 / IEC 61511 Standard on Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and the
Development of a Safety Requirements Specification (SRS) - 1 day
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February 18, Houston, TX
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August 6, Houston, TX
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November 3, Houston, TX
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Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) for
Process Safety Management (PSM) - 2 days
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February 19-20, Houston, TX
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April 24-25, London, UK
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See International Course Description
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August 7-8, Houston, TX
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September 25-26, Amsterdam,
The Netherlands -
See International Course Description
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November 4-5, Houston, TX
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December 18-19, Singapore,
Republic of Singapore -
See International Course Description
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Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Verification for the S84 /
IEC 61511 Standard
on Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) - 2 days
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instructor.
Sensitive to audience needs (for Primatech software
training).”
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JSA,
Procedure
Writing Courses
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procedures.”
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Rossi, TEPPCO “The JHA course is
very informative and will help greatly in the continued
success of our JHA Program.”
- Jeff Brown,
EES Coke Battery
"If you ever wonder what is necessary
to improve or meet requirements, take this class and
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and implement a mechanical integrity program.
My mission was accomplished.”
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Jack, Aerojet Fine Chemicals
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Raymond Gray, Noveon/Lubrizol
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Human Factors
and Human Errors Courses
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“Very informative and eye opening.
Leaves you waiting to know more (about Human Factors).”
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Everett Smith, Kaneka Texas Corporation
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Courses Offered for In-House Delivery Only
Courses delivered in-house can be customized
to include your specific process examples and drawings. For more
information about training courses, contact us at
training@primatech.com, by fax at
614-841-9805 (any time) or call us at
614-841-9800,
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM EST. You can
also click on any of the above links for additional information.
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