1. Introduction to Process Safety Management (PSM)

• Definition and purpose of process safety in oil & gas operations

• Difference between occupational safety and process safety

• Importance of PSM in preventing catastrophic incidents

2. Historical Perspective and Major Incidents

• Review of major industrial accidents (e.g., Piper Alpha, Texas City, Deepwater Horizon)

• Key lessons learned and regulatory responses

• Evolution of process safety standards

3. Core Elements of Process Safety Management (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119)

• Overview of the 14 key PSM elements

• Integration of PSM into overall HSE management systems

4. Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)

• Purpose and methods: HAZID, HAZOP, What-If, FMEA, and LOPA

• Team composition and documentation requirements

• Maintaining living hazard analysis documents

5. Operating Procedures and Safe Work Practices

• Developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Permit-to-work systems and isolation practices

• Managing deviations and non-routine operations

6. Mechanical Integrity and Asset Reliability

• Inspection, testing, and maintenance of critical equipment

• Pressure vessels, piping, relief systems, and instrumentation

• Preventive and predictive maintenance in PSM

7. Management of Change (MOC)

• Importance of MOC in process safety

• Procedures for assessing and documenting changes

• Communication and training requirements

8. Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis

• Steps in effective incident investigation

• Root cause analysis techniques

• Learning from incidents and near misses

9. Emergency Planning and Response

• Developing and testing emergency response plans

• Coordination with local authorities and emergency services

• Drills, simulations, and post-incident evaluation

10. Contractor Safety Management

• Selection, evaluation, and supervision of contractors

• Ensuring contractor compliance with PSM requirements

• Communication and competency management

11. Process Safety Culture and Leadership

• Role of leadership in promoting process safety

• Encouraging hazard reporting and accountability

• Building a proactive safety culture

12. Module Summary and Practical Application

• Recap of PSM principles and best practices

• Case study: PSM audit or incident analysis

• Group exercise or Q&A session