Process Safety Leadership For Frontline Supervisors

Start Date End Date Venue Fees (US $)
24 May 2026 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia $ 4,500 Register
02 Aug 2026 Riyadh, KSA $ 3,900 Register
20 Sept 2026 Dubai, UAE $ 3,900 Register

Process Safety Leadership For Frontline Supervisors

Introduction

Front-line supervisors hold the key to effective process safety management in any plant. Their leadership and decision-making profoundly impact workplace safety. This Process Safety Leadership for Frontline Supervisors training course equips supervisors with the foundational understanding and practical skills needed to implement and sustain an organization’s safety strategy. Participants will explore critical aspects of process safety, including operational and maintenance procedures, workforce engagement, contractor oversight, hazard identification, and auditing. Additionally, the course covers advanced topics such as incident investigation, change management, management reviews, and operational conduct. By completing this training, participants will enhance their ability to contribute to a strong safety culture and lead with confidence in process safety. Building on basic training in OSHA’s 1910.119 Process Safety Management (PSM) standard, this course offers an advanced perspective on PSM principles, audit techniques, and safety practices to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Cultivating a robust process safety culture
  • Identifying and mitigating hazards and risks
  • Strengthening risk management processes
  • Enhancing review and continuous improvement practices
  • Understanding the supervisor’s critical role in workplace safety

Objectives

    By the end of this Process Safety Leadership for Front-Line Supervisors training course, participants will:

    • Grasp the significance of PSM, its core elements, and related regulatory requirements.
    • Apply PSM principles and assess process safety performance using proven methodologies.
    • Effectively analyze and manage risks.
    • Leverage tools like QRA and other techniques to strengthen organizational safety.

Training Methodology

This training course employs diverse adult learning techniques to maximize knowledge retention and applicability. The training integrates:

  • Engaging presentations paired with instructor-led discussions.
  • Interactive group exercises and case studies.
  • Video materials and real-world examples based on the instructor’s extensive industry experience.

Participants will benefit from a practical, hands-on approach that fosters skill development and situational understanding

Who Should Attend?

This training course is ideal for professionals responsible for overseeing safety operations and implementing PSM practices. Suitable participants include:

  • Front-Line Supervisors in Operations and Maintenance Roles
  • PSM Coordinators and Safety Managers
  • Operators, Mechanics, and Other Supervisory Staff
  • Audit Team Members and Managers Focused on System Reliability and Safety
  • Professionals Aiming to Enhance Their Expertise in Process Safety

Whether you are a seasoned supervisor, new to the role, or aspiring to become one, this training course will provide the essential knowledge and tools to lead with confidence in safety-critical environments.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Process Safety Management (PSM)

  • The Significance of PSM in Preventing Major Incidents

  • The Role of Front-Line Supervisors in Safety Leadership

  • Regulatory Frameworks and PSM Compliance

  • Integrating PSM Systems

  • OSHA’s 14 Elements of PSM

  • Decision-Making in Leadership

Day 2: Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Methods

  • What-If Analysis and Checklists

  • Inherently Safer Design Principles

  • Bow-Tie Event Methodology

  • Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

  • Hazard Identification (HAZID) Techniques

Day 3: Risk Management

  • Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP)

  • Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA)

  • Risk Reduction Strategies

  • Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) and Systems (SIS)

  • Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA)

Day 4: Advanced Risk Management

  • Developing and Implementing Operating Procedures

  • Workforce Training and Performance Management

  • Establishing Safe Work Practices

  • Ensuring Asset Integrity and Reliability

  • Contractor Management Best Practices

Day 5: Leadership in Risk Management

  • Differentiating Leadership and Management in Safety Roles

  • Managing Organizational Change for Safety Improvement

  • Ensuring Operational Readiness

  • Conducting Operations with Safety as a Priority

  • Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning

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