Training Course on Human Factors in Process Safety
Training Course on Human Factors in Process Safety addresses the interaction between humans, systems, and the working environment to reduce errors, improve safety culture, and enhance performance reliability in high-risk industries such as oil & gas, chemicals, manufacturing, and energy.
Course Overview
Training Course on Human Factors in Process Safety
Introduction:
In today's dynamic industrial landscape, Human Factors in Process Safety has become a critical domain influencing operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and accident prevention. Training Course on Human Factors in Process Safety addresses the interaction between humans, systems, and the working environment to reduce errors, improve safety culture, and enhance performance reliability in high-risk industries such as oil & gas, chemicals, manufacturing, and energy.
As the demand for safety-centric design, human reliability, and risk management intensifies, understanding and applying Human Factors is no longer optional—it's essential. This course empowers professionals with proactive safety strategies, real-world case studies, and human-centered design principles to eliminate latent risks and improve incident response through better decision-making and behavioral safety improvements.
Course Objectives
- Understand the core principles of human factors engineering in process safety.
- Identify human error types and their impact on operational risks.
- Analyze the influence of workplace culture and leadership behavior on safety outcomes.
- Apply ergonomic design to enhance operator performance and minimize errors.
- Examine cognitive biases and their role in safety-critical decision-making.
- Implement effective communication frameworks in hazardous environments.
- Evaluate fatigue risk management systems (FRMS) to mitigate operator fatigue.
- Integrate human reliability analysis (HRA) techniques in risk assessments.
- Recognize the role of human-machine interaction (HMI) in modern process safety.
- Design safety-critical task procedures with human factors in mind.
- Assess organizational influences on individual performance and system vulnerabilities.
- Use learning from incidents (LFI) to drive safety improvements.
- Develop a comprehensive safety management system (SMS) with human factors at its core.
Target Audiences:
- Process Safety Engineers
- HSE Managers and Supervisors
- Operations and Maintenance Personnel
- Risk Assessment Specialists
- Control Room Operators
- Chemical and Mechanical Engineers
- Regulatory Compliance Officers
- Industrial Safety Consultants
Course Duration: 5 days
Course Modules
Module 1: Fundamentals of Human Factors in Process Safety
- Introduction to Human Factors and Process Safety Integration
- Safety Culture and Organizational Behavior
- Systems Thinking in Process Safety
- Swiss Cheese Model of Accident Causation
- Understanding Latent and Active Failures
- Case Study: BP Texas City Refinery Explosion
Module 2: Human Error and Decision-Making in High-Risk Environments
- Types of Human Errors: Slips, Lapses, Mistakes, and Violations
- Cognitive Load and Situational Awareness
- Factors Influencing Decision-Making Under Pressure
- Tools for Human Error Identification
- Mitigating Errors Through Engineering Controls
- Case Study: Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
Module 3: Ergonomics and Human-Machine Interface Design
- Introduction to Industrial Ergonomics
- Control Room Design Standards
- Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Design Principles
- Display and Control Device Optimization
- Preventing Musculoskeletal and Cognitive Strain
- Case Study: Three Mile Island Control Room Incident
Module 4: Human Reliability and Task Analysis
- Human Reliability Analysis (HRA) Techniques
- Safety-Critical Task Identification
- Task and Job Hazard Analysis
- Procedural Design with Human Limits in Mind
- Checklists, Job Aids, and Work Instructions
- Case Study: NASA Challenger Disaster
Module 5: Fatigue Management and Shift Work Risks
- Causes and Consequences of Fatigue
- Fatigue Risk Management Systems (FRMS)
- Designing Rotational Shift Schedules
- Sleep Hygiene and Alertness Tools
- Monitoring and Managing Operator Fatigue
- Case Study: Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
Module 6: Effective Communication and Team Coordination
- Communication Models in High-Risk Settings
- Importance of Briefings and Shift Handover
- Team Resource Management (TRM) and Crew Coordination
- Active Listening and Closed-Loop Communication
- Conflict Resolution in Safety-Critical Scenarios
- Case Study: Tenerife Airport Disaster
Module 7: Leadership, Behavior, and Organizational Culture
- Role of Leadership in Promoting Safety Culture
- Behavioral Safety Programs and Implementation
- Motivating Safe Behaviors Through Reinforcement
- Reporting Systems and Psychological Safety
- Building a Resilient and Just Culture
- Case Study: Deepwater Horizon Explosion
Module 8: Incident Investigation and Learning from Human Error
- Techniques for Root Cause and Human Factors Analysis
- Learning from Incidents (LFI) Frameworks
- Event Tree and Fault Tree Analysis with Human Factors
- Reporting Near Misses and Learning Opportunities
- Creating and Disseminating Safety Alerts
- Case Study: Bhopal Gas Tragedy
Training Methodology:
- Interactive lectures with real-world examples
- Simulation-based case studies and scenario analysis
- Group workshops and brainstorming activities
- Video demonstrations and ergonomic assessments
- Peer reviews and group discussions
- Hands-on application of tools and templates
Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount
Send us an email: info@datastatresearch.org or call +254724527104
Certification
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.
Tailor-Made Course
We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.
Key Notes
a. The participant must be conversant with English.
b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate
c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.
d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.
e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.
f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to DATASTAT CONSULTANCY LTD account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.