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This online course introduces new petrochemical employees to many different aspects of process safety. New employees are not aware of common industrial safety practices, rules and regulations. The courses introduce both new employees just starting their careers, and job seekers looking to begin a career in the chemical process industries to many different aspects of process safety that will become a part of their daily routines.
The course is divided into several modules such as a review of major industrial incidents, daily safety responsibilities, safety performance tracking, major safety related systems, contractor safety, and tool and equipment safety. Upon completion of the course, learners will better understand the daily safety-related responsibilities of a process technician.
Additionally, the learner will have a better appreciation of the importance of process safety in the petrochemical and related industries.
In this course, you will:
- Understand the importance of a positive attitude on process safety
- Learn from past incidents
- Know how to explain day-to-day safety responsibilities
- List significant safety programs in the petrochemical facility
- Comprehend why incident and near-miss reporting is crucial
Unit 1: Why is Safety so Important in the Petrochemical Industry
Unit 2: Review of Major Industrial Incidents in the Petrochemical Industry
- When is Troubleshooting Required?
- East Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment
- Deepwater Horizon
- Texas City Refinery Explosion
- Piper Alpha Disaster
- Bhopal Disaster
Unit 3: Key Process Technician Responsibilities
- Daily Safety Responsibilities
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Written Procedures
- Management of Change
- Work Permits
- Lock Out/Tag Out
- Safe Operating Limits
- Reactive Chemical Hazards
- Housekeeping
- Incident and Near Miss Reporting
- Encouraging Safe Behavior
Unit 4: Safety Performance Measurement
- Measuring Safety
- Work Permits Interaction
Unit 5: Major Safety Programs and Systems
- Major Safety Programs and Systems for a Process Technician
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration Process Safety Management
- Behavioral-Based Safety
- Job Safety Analysis
- Incident & Near Miss Reporting
- Root Cause Investigations
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Regulatory Compliance Systems
- Work Permitting Systems
Unit 6: Contractor Safety
Unit 7: Tool & Equipment Safety
- Tool Safety
- Equipment Safety
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