Most process safety training is geared toward process safety professionals. This training focuses on the people who supervise workers who touch the equipment. I draw on my four decades of chemical engineering experience to help close the gap between process safety programs that exist on paper and programs that function and excel in the field.

Process safety is too important for passive "death by PowerPoint." I utilize proven adult learning principles, incorporating minimal slides, a comprehensive Field Workbook, CSB incident videos, and active problem-solving.

On-site training

Built around Process Safety for Front-Line Leaders. Delivered on site at your facility for up to twelve participants. Every participant receives a signed copy of the book.

Training is provided in three modules:

• Risk-Based Process Safety. Covers all 20 elements of RBPS along with a summary of EPA, RMP, and OSHA/PSM process safety regulations applicable for a front line leader. The focus is on implementation in the field.

• Technical safety. A selection of technical safety topics such as safety instrumented systems (SIS), safe operating limits, emergency block valves and others. The purpose of this module is to provide a technical grounding in these topics so that a front-line operator can more successfully operate, maintain, inspect, and ensure the reliability of critical safeguards.

• Process Safety Leadership. This module takes the information from the first two modules and provides tools and guidance to manage, intervene, and escalate process safety issues in a professional, transparent manner. Topics include how to deal with production pressures, how to communicate risk upwards, sideways and downwards, and the final chapter is on human and organizational performance. (HOP).

Because I expect participants to take professional ownership of their craft, this is more than just a 3-day class. This course includes:

• Pre-Course Alignment: Survey of course attendees and host a 1-hour virtual pre-meeting to understand the audience. Tell me what you want to focus on, and what you don't. Pre-read materials are also provided so participants can arrive prepared.

• The 3-Day Masterclass: Delivered on-site at your facility for up to twelve participants. Each attendee receives a signed copy of the book.

• Post-Course Integration: Two to three weeks after the course, I host a 1-hour virtual follow-up session. Once your supervisors have taken the material back to the unit, this is their chance to ask questions and troubleshoot real-world application.

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The book

Process Safety for Frontline Leaders is a practical implementation reference for the supervisors, engineers, and managers responsible for operating and maintaining hazardous process units. Organized around the CCPS Risk-Based Process Safety framework, with case studies drawn from CSB final investigation reports.

The book is available on Amazon, or if you buy it here, I will send you a signed copy and a free version of the implementation framework, which contains a checklist to implement the contents of the book on your unit.

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About Danny White PE, CSP.

42 years in refining and petrochemicals. Senior process safety roles at BP, Chevron, BHP Billiton, and CITGO. Author and consultant.