NEBOSH HSE Certificate in
Process Safety Management
Essential for process industries: oil & gas, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, plastics. Prevent major incidents – fires, explosions, toxic releases.
You will understand
- — Process safety management system establishment
- — Asset management & maintenance strategies
- — Safe start‑up & shutdown of process plant
- — Performance standards for safety critical systems
- — Hazards & controls for chemical reactions, bulk storage, fire/explosion
- — Purpose & features of emergency plans
Training Course Fee
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AED 2,375 (Save 5% – limited seats)
Monthly exam dates. Parchment within 20 working days of results.
Full syllabus – Process Safety Management
Element 1: Process Safety Leadership
- Process safety vs personal safety
- Leadership, accountability & resources
- Organisational learning & incident investigation
- Management of change (formal documented system)
- Worker engagement (committees, forums)
- Competence & training programmes
- Benchmarking & sources of PSM information
Element 2: Management of Process Risk
- Establishing a PSM system (Plan-Do-Check-Act)
- Leading & lagging indicators, safety cases, MAPPs
- Risk assessment: HAZOP, HAZID, Bowtie, LOPA, ALARP
- Asset integrity & maintenance strategies
- Permit‑to‑work systems (LOTO, hot/cold/electrical work)
- Safe shift handover (face‑to‑face, joint responsibility)
- Contractor selection, induction & auditing
Element 3: Process Safety Hazard Control
- Operating procedures & safe operating envelope
- Safe start‑up & shutdown (pre‑start‑up safety review)
- Performance standards (FARSI: Functionality, Availability, Reliability, Survivability, Interdependency)
- Utilities: steam (water hammer), water (legionella), inert gases
- Electricity & static electricity hazards & controls
- Dangerous substances: explosive, oxidising, flashpoint, flammables
- Reaction hazards: exothermic, endothermic, thermal runaway
- Bulk storage: tanks, bunding, overfill, lightning, chemical warehousing
Element 4: Fire & Explosion Protection – Emergency Response
- Fire & explosion hazards (BLEVE, CVCE, UVCE, jet/pool fires)
- Control measures: detection, passive/active protection, zoning
- Dust explosions (primary/secondary, prevention, mitigation)
- Emergency plans: scenarios, resources, evacuation, public information
Course book co‑authored by NEBOSH and the UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE).
Course details at a glance
“We are delighted to collaborate with NEBOSH on the evolution of the Process Safety Management certificate. We hope that by combining our strengths, the qualification will continue to help significantly improve understanding and further reduce health and safety risks in the process industries.”
— Chris Austin, Head of Training and Events, HSE
Frequently asked questions
1. Do I need previous H&S experience?
Recommended – underpinning HS knowledge (e.g., NEBOSH General Certificate) is advised, but not strict.
2. How is the assessment structured?
90‑minute online multiple‑choice exam, 40 questions (10 extended scenario). Closed book. Pass = 60%.
3. How often can I take the exam?
Monthly. Register any time pre‑course and up to 10 working days after the assessment date.
4. What is the difference between process safety and personal safety?
Process safety prevents catastrophic incidents (fires, explosions, toxic releases) from loss of containment. Personal safety focuses on individual injuries (slips, falls).
5. What study modes are available?
Full‑time (4 days block), part‑time (4+ weeks), eLearning, distance.
6. What is the English language requirement?
Learners: IELTS 6.0+; Tutors: IELTS 7.0+. Learning Partner verifies proficiency.
7. How long to get my certificate?
Results within 15 working days; parchment within 20 working days of pass.
8. What is FARSI?
Functionality, Availability, Reliability, Survivability, Interdependency – used for safety critical performance standards.
9. Is this qualification recognised outside the UK?
Yes – international, developed with UK HSE, suitable for process industries worldwide.
10. What if I fail the exam?
You receive a 'Refer' and can re‑sit on a future date. Your Learning Partner will support.
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