Greetings from Department of Chemical Engineering, BUET! We are going to organize a two-day workshop on Process Safety in collaboration with Chemical Engineering Alumni Association. 

Program Content

This workshop introduces the fundamentals of Process Safety Management (PSM) with a strong focus on preventing major accident hazards in the oil and gas and process industries. The program emphasizes the identification and control of fire, explosion, and loss-of-containment risks, and highlights engineering and management strategies essential for preventing catastrophic incidents.

Participants will gain practical insights into fire and explosion hazards, overpressure protection systems, and effective safeguarding measures, including relief system design and operational considerations for pressure relief valves (PRVs). The workshop also covers core PSM elements such as Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR), and safe work practices including Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Permit-to-Work (PTW), and hot work control.

A dedicated module focuses on Process Safety Performance Indicators, explaining the role of leading and lagging indicators in monitoring system health. Participants will learn how to integrate meaningful KPIs into a robust PSM framework to support continuous improvement, risk reduction, and operational excellence. Real-world case studies will be used throughout the program to reinforce learning and promote practical application.

The contents of the program are:

• Introduction to Process Safety Management and Major Accident Hazards
• Fire and Explosion Hazards in Process Industries
• Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Process Industries
• Overpressure Protection and Relief System Design
• Installation and Operational Considerations for Pressure Relief Valves (PRVs)
• Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Techniques
• Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR)
• Safe Work Practices (JSA, Permit-to-Work, Hot Work Permit)
• Process Safety Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Leading and Lagging Process Safety Indicators
• Emergency Preparedness and Response for Major Process Incidents
• Case Studies and Lessons Learned

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the workshop, participants will be have:

• Ability to identify and assess major fire, explosion, and toxic release hazards in oil, gas, and process industry operations using a Process Safety Management approach.
• Practical understanding of engineering and operational controls, including overpressure protection, relief systems, and safe work practices, to prevent major accidents.
• Competency in applying core PSM elements such as Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Management of Change (MOC), and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) to manage risk throughout the facility lifecycle.
• Capability to use leading and lagging process safety indicators to monitor system health, strengthen decision-making, and drive continuous improvement in process safety performance

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for Process safety, HSE, and risk management personnel, Process, chemical & mechanical engineers, Operations, production, and maintenance professionals,  Plant and facility managers, Supervisors responsible for Permit-to-Work and safe operations, Regulators, auditors, and safety committee members, Graduate engineers and early-career professionals in high-hazard industries.