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Process Safety Leadership for Senior Executives (PSL)

For Senior Executives and Board Members of high hazard facilities
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Course Overview

Duration: 1 day (with individual follow-up review)
Delivery method: In-house | Open course | Virtual

The Process Safety Leadership for Senior Executives (PSL) course is designed to equip senior leaders with the knowledge and insight required to lead effective process safety management across their organisation. Tailored specifically for board members and executive teams, the programme focuses on strengthening leadership capability in managing major hazard risks and embedding a positive process safety culture.

Through practical, real-world examples and facilitated discussions, the course helps leaders understand their role in setting direction, making informed decisions, and ensuring process safety is prioritised at every level. 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.

Key Benefits for Your Organisation

  • Strengthen leadership capability in managing major hazard risks
  • Improve decision-making around assets, operations, and resourcing
  • Reinforce a positive, organisation-wide process safety culture
  • Align with recognised industry standards and regulatory expectations
  • Support improved operational performance and reduced risk of incidents

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Learning outcomes
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By completing this course, participants will:

  • Understand the business case for effective process safety management
  • Understand the nature of major accidents and how hazards and risks are defined and quantified
  • Gain insight into the key elements of process safety management systems
  • Understand assurance processes required for effective risk management
  • Learn how to promote a positive process safety culture through workforce engagement
  • Understand the principles of effective process safety leadership and how to apply them
  • Explore approaches to achieving continuous improvement in process safety performance

This course is designed for senior decision-makers responsible for process safety performance, including:

  • Board members and senior executives of major hazard facilities
  • Directors and senior leaders with responsibility for operational safety and risk
  • Senior managers influencing organisational strategy, culture, and resource allocation

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

The course is delivered by experienced, industry-recognised trainers using a highly interactive and practical approach.

Delivery includes:

  • A one-day facilitated workshop tailored to senior leadership audiences
  • Case studies and group discussions to support engagement and application
  • Practical insight into leadership behaviours and decision-making in high-hazard environments
  • Access to a suite of video case studies to reinforce learning for up to three years
  • A follow-up review session to support implementation and continuous improvement

Training can be delivered in-house for groups (typically up to 10 delegates) or via scheduled open courses across the UK.

Open Course: £850 per delegate

In-house Course: starting from £3,850 (includes review day)

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
“Boards should have at least one person accountable for process safety performance, who understands how board-level decisions can impact safety now and in the future.”
HSE, Chemical, Explosives and Microbiological Hazards Division
Matt Lea, H.M. Principal Inspector of Health & Safety
“Blended Process Safety Management learning is remarkably effective and has been an overwhelming success, with exceptionally positive feedback from senior leadership”
Unilever UK, Ireland and Europe
Malcolm Sarstedt, Process Safety Operations Manager
“Major hazard leadership needs to be clearly defined and written into every Director’s job description, with process safety and competence represented at Board level.”
H.M. Principal Inspector of Health & Safety at HSE
Matt Lea, Chemical, Explosives and Microbiological Hazards Division

Available Course Dates

Process Safety Leadership for Senior Executives (PSL)

1 Day course (with individualised follow up meeting)

Who is it for? Senior Executives and Board Members of major hazard facilities

27 May 2026 North East

9 June 2026 Online

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