Process Safety Awareness

Course Overview

This course is also available with the SIAS Level 2 Award in Process Safety Awareness

Duration: 1 Day

Delivery method: In-house | Open course | Virtual

The Process Safety Awareness (PSA) course provides essential process safety training for personnel working in high-hazard environments who do not have direct responsibility for process safety. It builds a clear understanding of how major accident hazards arise, how they differ from occupational safety risks, and the role every individual plays in preventing serious incidents.

The course is aligned to the process safety standards developed by the Process Safety Management Competence Programme Board (PSMCPB), recognised by the HSE as best practice, ensuring consistency with industry expectations. It supports organisations in building a shared understanding of process safety across all functions, reinforcing safe behaviours and improving overall safety culture.

Key Benefits for your Organisation

Build a consistent baseline of process safety awareness across all employees
Improve understanding of major accident hazards beyond operational roles
Strengthen safety culture by reinforcing individual responsibility
Reduce risk through improved hazard awareness and safe behaviours
Support compliance with regulatory expectations and industry standards

Course details

Learning outcomes

Who is it for?

How is it delivered?

Pricing

By completing this course, participants will:

Understand the principles of process safety and how they differ from occupational safety
Be aware of hazard identification and risk assessment approaches
Understand the importance of control measures and maintaining effective barriers
Recognise the potential consequences of process safety failures
Understand the role of emergency response in mitigating major incidents
Develop awareness of mitigation measures and how they apply in practice

This course is designed for personnel working in high-hazard environments who do not have direct responsibility for process safety, including:

Office-based staff (HR, finance, administration, marketing)
Apprentices and early-career employees
Contractors and support staff working on site
Anyone requiring a basic understanding of process safety principles

It is particularly relevant for organisations operating in sectors such as chemicals, energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, and other major hazard industries.

The PSA course is delivered by experienced training providers using practical examples and interactive learning to build understanding across non-technical audiences.

Delivery options include:

Direct delivery – a one-day course delivered on-site or via open course formats
Licence to Train option – enabling organisations to deliver PSA internally through approved trainers
Case studies and workshop activities to reinforce learning and real-world application
End assessment and certification on successful completion
Option to complete the SIAS Level 2 Award in Process Safety Awareness through an additional assessment

Open course: from £325 per delegate

In-house delivery: from £2,325

Licence to Train: pricing available on request

Optional SIAS Level 2 Award in Process Safety Awareness:

Open course: £45 per delegate

In-house: £450 per cohort

All prices exclude VAT. Final cost will depend on delivery format, location, and group size. Contact us for more information.

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Why we're different

Trusted expertise to protect your operations and reputation.

20+ years supporting high hazard industries

Flexible training delivered onsite or online

Delivered by subject matter experts from industry

97% feel organisation is safer after training

Over 25,000 professionals trained globally

Facilitator of the Process Safety Management Competence Programme Board

Training recognised as best practice by HSE

Support development of Process Safety training standards for industry

Available Course Dates

PROCESS SAFETY AWARENESS (PSA)

1 Day Course

Ideal for contractors, office staff, apprentices and cleaners on high hazard sites, or for organisations where hazards are relatively low. It provides delegates with a basic understanding of the principles of Process Safety, how they can have an impact on it and how it compares to Occupational Safety.

21 May 2026 North East