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Module 1: Introduction to Industrial Safety in Oil and Gas Plants
• Importance of safety in oil and gas industries
• Common hazards in oil and gas plants
• Regulatory frameworks and standards (e.g., OSHA, API, NFPA, IS 14489)
• Case studies on major oil and gas plant accidents
Module 2: Understanding Workplace Hazards
• Types of hazards: physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and environmental
• Hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA)
• Hazard communication (HAZCOM)
• Controlling workplace hazards: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE
Module 3: Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Overview of PSM systems
• Process hazard analysis (PHA)
• Safety Integrity Level (SIL) and LOPA (Layer of Protection Analysis)
• Maintaining process safety during project lifecycle
Module 4: Fire and Explosion Prevention and Protection
• Fire triangle and explosion pentagon
• Fire detection systems and alarms
• Firefighting systems and equipment (e.g., sprinklers, extinguishers, fire water systems)
• Emergency response to fires and explosions
• Case study on industrial fires in oil and gas plants
Module 5: Permit to Work (PTW) Systems
• Types of permits: hot work, cold work, confined space, electrical isolation
• PTW process and implementation
• Ensuring compliance and documentation
• Common PTW failures and how to prevent them
Module 6: Confined Space Entry Safety
• Definition and examples of confined spaces in oil and gas plants
• Hazards associated with confined space work (e.g., toxic gases, low oxygen)
• Gas detection and ventilation requirements
• Roles and responsibilities of entrants, attendants, and supervisors
Module 7: Electrical Safety in Oil and Gas Plants
• Electrical hazards: arc flash, shock, and explosions
• Electrical safety standards and compliance
• Safe use of electrical equipment in hazardous areas (e.g., intrinsically safe equipment)
• Lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
Module 8: Environmental Safety and Hazardous Material Handling
• Handling and storage of hazardous materials (e.g., crude oil, chemicals)
• Spill prevention, control, and countermeasure (SPCC) plans
• Waste management and disposal guidelines
• Environmental impact assessments (EIA)
Module 9: Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Developing an emergency response plan (ERP)
• Evacuation procedures and emergency drills
• Roles of emergency response teams
• Communication and coordination during emergencies
Module 10: Safety Culture and Continuous Improvement
• Building a safety-first culture in oil and gas projects
• Behavioral-based safety (BBS)
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis (RCA)
• Leading indicators and lagging indicators for safety performance
• Continuous training and improvement strategies