Course Overview
This specialized training program equips professionals with the methodology, regulatory framework, and practical skills to develop, implement, and maintain Safety Cases for high-hazard industries. The course covers legal requirements, hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety demonstration techniques aligned with international standards (ISO 31000, COMAH, ALARP). Participants will learn through real-world case studies, interactive workshops, and regulatory compliance exercises to create robust safety arguments for critical facilities.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
✔ Understand Safety Case legislation (EU Seveso III, OSHA PSM, UK SCR)
✔ Apply Bow-Tie, LOPA, and Fault Tree Analysis in Safety Cases
✔ Develop Safety Case reports with clear safety arguments
✔ Implement ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable) demonstrations
✔ Conduct Safety Case audits and periodic reviews
✔ Integrate Safety Cases with Process Safety Management (PSM) systems
Who Should Attend
- Process Safety Engineers
• HSE Managers & Risk Analysts
• Regulatory Compliance Officers
• Offshore Installation Managers (OIMs)
• Design & Project Engineers
• Government Safety Inspectors
• Major Hazard Facility (MHF) Operators
Course Outlines
Module 1: Safety Case Fundamentals
→ Definition and purpose of Safety Cases
→ Legal frameworks: Seveso III, COMAH, Offshore Safety Directive
→ Safety Case vs. Safety Report requirements
→ Roles and responsibilities of Duty Holders
Module 2: Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
◉ HAZID/HAZOP for Safety Case development
◉ Bow-Tie methodology for barrier management
◉ Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
◉ Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) integration
Module 3: Safety Case Structure & Content
→ Key components of an effective Safety Case
→ Developing the safety argument (claims, evidence, reasoning)
→ ALARP demonstration techniques
→ Human factors and organizational influences
Module 4: Safety Case Implementation
✔ Management Systems for Safety Case maintenance
✔ Performance Standards for safety-critical elements
✔ Verification and validation processes
✔ Change management in Safety Cases
Module 5: Industry-Specific Applications
→ Oil & Gas (Offshore/Onshore Safety Cases)
→ Chemical Process Industry (COMAH Reports)
→ Mining & Explosives Facilities
→ Nuclear Safety Demonstrations
Module 6: Advanced Topics
◉ Digital Safety Cases and dynamic risk management
◉ Safety Case auditing techniques
◉ Lessons from major accidents (Piper Alpha, Buncefield)
◉ Workshop: Developing a Safety Case for a sample facility