Certified Safety Auditing, Hazard Identification and Site Inspection: Safety Inspector Qualification

Introduction

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management System auditing is an independent appraisal function undertaken by an organization to examine and evaluate its activities. The objective of HSE auditing is to provide information to those in management in support of decision making and to assist members of the organization in the effective discharge of their responsibilities. To this end, HSE auditing may furnish the organization with analyses, appraisals, recommendations, counsel, or information concerning the activities reviewed the adequacy and effectiveness of the organization’s system of HSE control and the quality of performance. The information furnished to different members of the organization may vary in format and detail, depending upon the requirements and requests of those commissioning the audit(s).

Throughout the world, HSE auditing is performed in diverse environments and within organizations that vary in purpose, size, and structure. In addition, the laws and customs in various countries differ from one another. These differences may affect the practice of HSE auditing in each environment. The implementation of these Standards, therefore, will be governed by the environment in which the HSE auditing function carries out its assigned responsibilities. Conformance with the concepts enunciated by the Standards is essential before the responsibilities of HSE auditors can be met. This course is designed according to the guideline of the USA Board of Environmental, Health & Safety Auditor Certifications (BEAC). Participants who wish to become a BEAC® Certified Auditor (CPEA) can apply during the course period and we will arrange for the BEAC Examinations.

Objectives

This state-of-the-art course is designed by our Engineering Team to prepare HSE auditors for the examination of the USA Board of Environmental, Health & Safety Auditor Certifications (BEAC). This course meets and exceeds the requirements for training the candidates for BEAC® Certified Auditor (CPEA).

Upon the successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:-

• Apply and gain an in-depth knowledge of the HSE management system model to discuss the HSE international standards
• Employ HSE policy and identify the components of the HSE management system (HSEMS) structure
• Analyze the hierarchy of HSE documents and recognize the responsibilities of HSEMS
• Identify the elements of the HSE management system model and be able to know their features and functions
• Understand the legal background
• Appreciate the key elements of a safety management system
• Develop the skills necessary to undertake audits and site inspections successfully
• Understand the importance of and how to assess the safety culture of an organization
• Evaluate the emergency plans of an organization
• Carry out the latest control methodology including job hazard analysis, change analysis, process hazard analysis, phase hazard analysis, and describe the hierarchy of hazard controls
• Identify the auditor’s ethics & standards of conduct and be able to recognize their importance in safety auditing, hazard identification & site inspection
• Improve audit program design & management taking consideration the protocols, checklists, and guidelines needed for its planning & implementation
• Conduct audit engagement by observing the pre-audit activities, on-site-activities, and post-audit activities
• Discuss the audit of internal control systems including the process of preparing, coordinating, directing, and obtaining feedback as well as the audit of regulatory aspects & requirements and recognize the audit of process operations, environmental impacts, and the related control technology
• Determine the auditor personal qualities and communication including the attitude, adaptability, determination, and leadership
• Plan & conduct a site inspection and manage an effective inspection program

Training Methodology

This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies, and presentations on best practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants on what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations. The online course is conducted online using MS-Teams/ClickMeeting.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for environmental, safety, and quality management system specialists who need to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, conduct, report, and lead audits of Environmental, health, and Safety Management Systems. Also, this training course is a suitably wide range of professionals but will significantly benefit:

• HSE Personnel
• Engineers
• Maintenance Personnel
• Employee Representatives
• Human Resources Professionals
• All personnel involved in selecting or vetting contractors
• All line Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders  
• Any other staff who are involved in monitoring the HSE management system

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Audits, Legislation, and Contractors

• Introduction to Safety Audits and Inspections
• The legal aspects relating to monitoring performance
• Seveso, COMAH, PSM 1910.119, CDM Regulations, & ILO C-167
• ISO 45001
• Contractor Selection and Control
• Evaluating risk assessments and safe systems of work

Day 2: Elements of a Safety Management System – Audits

• Types of Safety Management Systems
• Core Elements of Safety Management Systems
• Proactive and reactive monitoring of performance
• Measurement Techniques
• Competencies for Auditors
• Audits and their Critical Components

Day 3: Inspections

• Observation Techniques
• Specific Audit/Inspection Systems - Physical Inspection of the Site
• Confined Space Entry
• Lifting equipment and lifting operations
• Work at height and safe access
• Chemicals
• Fire Assessment
• Permit to Work Systems

Day 4: Safety Culture

• Safety Culture and Human Factors
• Negative and Positive Dimensions
• Taylor, Herzberg, McGregor, and Maslow
• Natural Penalties and Consequences
• ABC Analysis (Antecedents, Behaviour, and consequences)
• What drives behavior?
• Auditing and improving the safety culture

Day 5: Emergency and Contingency Planning 

• Internal Emergency Plans
• External Emergency Plans
• Auditing Emergency Plans
• Audit Reports
• Contingency Planning
• Actions for Improvement