NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management (PSM)

Course overview

NEBOSH has collaborated with Great Britain's Health and Safety Regulator, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), to develop the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management. It combines the advanced technical 'high hazard' expertise of HSE with NEBOSH's ability to deliver strong vocational OSH qualifications.

It is designed to give delegates a broad understanding of the accepted principles and recognised industrial practices for managing process risk, so they can recognise and contribute to the control of process safety hazards. It is based on extensive research with health and safety professionals, employers, professional bodies and regulators.

It is intended for people who work in process industries such as oil and gas refining, chemicals, plastics and pharmaceuticals manufacturing. Process safety management is a blend of engineering and management skills, focused on preventing catastrophic accidents and near misses associated with loss of containment of energy or dangerous substances such as chemicals and hydrocarbons.

What you'll learn

• Process safety management system establishment
• Asset management and maintenance strategies
• Safe start-up and shutdown of process plant
• Performance standards for safety critical systems and equipment
• Hazards and controls for chemical reactions, bulk storage of dangerous substances, and fire and explosion
• Purpose and features of emergency plans

Who should attend

• Managers and supervisors
• Health and safety professionals
• HR professionals
• Team leaders
• Engineers

Benefits for employers

• The process industry is high hazard, so having qualified people to manage its activities leads to safer workplaces
• Helps prevent loss of life, protect valuable assets and avoid prosecution and loss of reputation
• People who hold the certificate have practical knowledge that brings real value wherever they operate
• Helps employers achieve international standards and can help win new business

Syllabus summary

• Element 1 – Process safety management
• Element 2 – Managing process risk
• Element 3 – Process safety hazard control
• Element 4 – Fire, explosion, and protection emergency response

Entry requirements

It is recommended that learners already have an underpinning knowledge of health and safety, and many will have gained another NEBOSH qualification, such as the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. Applicants should have experience in the oil and gas industry. Learners also need a suitable standard of English to understand and articulate the concepts in the syllabus.

Assessment and certification

• A 90-minute online multiple-choice examination (40 questions).
• Pass standard: 60% or higher.
• Successful candidates receive a certificate in NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management, which is internationally recognised.
• Revalidation: please contact us for more information.