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Process Safety

Creating a safe, competent and productive
workforce

training solutions designed for high-hazard environments

Our process safety courses are built for COMAH/SEVESO-regulated industries where operational discipline and safety-critical decisions matter most. Developed in partnership with leading industry experts and aligned to UK Process Safety Management standards, our programmes are formally recognised by the HSE as best practice under the "Understanding COMAH: The Performance and Recognition Framework."

We help you build robust, future-ready safety capabilities – supporting strong safety culture, regulatory compliance, and operational integrity from boardroom to plant floor.

Here’s how we add value:

  • Trusted by regulators – courses recognised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and aligned with UK Process Safety Management Competence Programme Board standards
  • Global impact – more than 24,000 professionals trained worldwide
  • Built for compliance – frameworks aligned to COMAH/SEVESO III to help you meet regulatory obligations
  • Real-world expertise – delivered by professionals with deep sector experience and operational insight

Take control of your process safety performance with solutions designed to meet today’s challenges – and tomorrow’s.

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Designed by industry – for industry. 
Our courses are recognised as good practice by the HSE’s ‘Understanding COMAH: The Performance and Recognition Framework.

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Key:

PSMCPB Approved
Regulatory Standard
NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Health & Safety Leadership Excellence
For senior business leaders or those aspiring to this position. To help…
NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation
Learn how non-complex incidents can be investigated effectively. By learning lessons and…
NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Protect your colleagues and your workplace
NEBOSH National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals
Reduce risk in dangerous environments and keep people safe
NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Award
Understanding health and safety principles and practices essential in the workplace
Permit to Work Awareness and Management of Contractors
A premium one-day Awareness course on the Management of Contractors and Permit…
Permit to Work: Permit Writers and Issuers
A premium one-day certification course for permit writers and issuers
Emergency Response Training
An introduction for those who are new to Site Incident Management and…
PSMCPB Approved
ECITB Hazard Management Foundations
In partnership with the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), employers can…
IOSH Managing Safely
How to identify and control common workplace hazards
LIPI
Leading in the Process Industries is a comprehensive portfolio of leadership and…
Manual Handling Training
Help prevent manual handling injuries in the workplace

Take control of your site's safety performance today

Contact us today to explore our full range of solutions trusted by industry leaders

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