Process Safety Management for Operations (PSMO) – Delivered by Cogent

For Operators, Maintenance Technicians, Long-Term Contractors
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Course Overview

This course is also available with the SIAS Level 3 Award in Process Safety Operations
Duration: 2 Days
Delivery method: In-house

The Process Safety Management for Operations (PSMO) course provides essential process safety training for operators and technicians working in high-hazard environments, helping them understand how major accident hazards arise and how they can be effectively controlled. Designed around real operational scenarios, the programme focuses on the role of frontline personnel in maintaining safe and reliable operations.

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 also supports regulatory compliance and strengthens process safety culture by embedding practical understanding at site level.

Key Benefits for your Organisation

  • Improve process safety awareness and competence across frontline teams
  • Reinforce understanding of major accident hazards and critical controls
  • Strengthen operational discipline and safe working practices
  • Reduce the risk of incidents through improved hazard recognition
  • Support compliance with regulatory expectations and industry standards

Course details

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By completing this course, participants will:

  • Understand the business case for effective process safety management
  • Identify hazards, risks, and consequences associated with hazardous substances and processes
  • Recognise site-specific hazards, safeguards, and control measures
  • Understand the role of operations in maintaining process safety and preventing major accidents
  • Understand emergency planning and measures to mitigate the consequences of incidents
  • Apply learning from incidents and near misses to improve performance

This course is designed for frontline personnel working in high-hazard environments, including:

  • Operators responsible for running and monitoring plant
  • Maintenance technicians working on safety-critical equipment
  • Long-term contractors working within operational sites

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

The PSMO in-house course is delivered by a Cogent Assured Training Provider and tailored to reflect your specific site, processes, and major accident hazards.

Delivery includes:

  • Pre-course site visit to understand your hazards, risks, and operational context
  • Contextualised training aligned to your processes and control measures
  • A two-day structured programme combining practical examples, discussions, and case studies
  • Online assessment and certification on successful completion
  • Access to video case studies to reinforce learning for up to three years
  • Option to complete the Level 3 Award in Process Safety Management (SIAS) through an additional assessment

In-house delivery: from £3,325

Contextualisation (site-specific preparation): from £750 per day

Optional SIAS Level 3 Award in Process Safety Operations: £550 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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