BakerRisk offers a variety of technology training classes that can be conducted upon request and held at BakerRisk or customer's site. Content can be customized to match specific customer needs. Most classes average two to three days, unless otherwise indicated. Additional details (course outlines, instructor credentials, and costs) are available upon request.
Courses listed alphabetically. Click for course description:
Accident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
Blast Resistant Structural Design
Consequence Modeling
Electrostatic Ignitions of Fires and Explosions
Fire Protection Systems and Hydraulics
Hazard Assessment and Evaluation Courses
Introduction to Explosion Investigation
Introduction to Incident Investigation
Introduction to Process Safety Management
Introduction to Safety Instrumented Systems
Loss Prevention Fundamentals
Prediction of Blast Loads
Process Hazard Analysis - Leadership
Process Safety Management Systems and Techniques
Quantitative Estimation of Event Likelihood
Quantitative Evaluation of Process Hazards
Reactive Chemicals Hazards Evaluation
Specification of Safety Instrumented Systems
Verification of Safety Instrumented System Performance
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS
This course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to participate effectively in an accident investigation and to effectively lead an accident investigation. The course emphasizes multiple cause, system-oriented accident investigation techniques. The course is based on root cause investigation concepts presented by the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) Investigation Guidelines. A unique session is provided on the forensics of fire and explosion accident investigation. The course includes team workshop exercises that require the use of proper investigative techniques.
Major Topics: Process Safety Management and Accident Investigation; Root Causes and Management Systems; Overview of Accident Investigation Techniques; Investigation Team Composition; Analysis and Integration; Forensics of Explosion Accident Investigation; and, Report Conclusions and Recommendations.
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BLAST RESISTANT STRUCTURAL DESIGN
This course acquaints practicing engineers with procedures used to design structures to resist the effects of accidental explosions. Effects from both vapor cloud and high energy explosions will be addressed. The course content is based on commonly used references for blast resistant design including TM5-1300, Structures to Resist the Effects of Accidental Explosions, and the ASCE publications: "Design of Blast Resistant Buildings in Petrochemical Plants," and "Structural Design for Physical Security."
Major Topics: Overview of Blast and Fragment Loads on Structures; Principals of Structural Dynamics; Dynamic Material Properties; Allowable Response Criteria; Design of Steel Structures; Reinforced Concrete Structures; Special Considerations.
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CONSEQUENCE MODELING
This course is intended for technical personnel and makes extensive use of workshop exercises. A basic understanding of risk analysis, consequence analysis, and quantitative risk management techniques is essential for participants in this course.
For personnel who need a more in-depth understanding and competence in consequence modeling, this course provides additional focus on:
ELECTROSTATIC IGNITIONS OF FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS
This course is intended for engineers serving in process safety, facility engineering, plant operations, and equipment design. The course provides a working understanding of the theory and practical hazards involved with electrostatic discharge phenomena. Examples and applications of analysis methods are described with practical advice on the generation, measurement, consequences, mitigation, and prevention of static electrical hazards.
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FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND HYDRAULICS
This one or two-day course is specifically intended as a tutorial for personnel who need an understanding of the requirements, performance criteria, and design practices for industrial fire protection systems. At the conclusion of the course, participants should understand fire protection hydraulics, design standards, and maintenance practices. Fire pump design, operation, testing, and maintenance are included. Pressure drop and flow hydraulics of firewater supply piping systems are addressed.
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HAZARD ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION COURSES
BakerRisk offers a series of training courses designed to show how both operational and chemical hazards in chemical manufacturing processes may be identified and assessed, both qualitatively and quantitatively. Using these assessments and hazards test data, the Basis of Safety and Safe Operating Limits for the process may be selected and implemented.
These courses are suitable for chemical engineers and chemists from all areas of the pharmaceutical, plastics, petrochemical, and fine chemicals areas of the chemical processing industries.
| HAE Course No. | Description |
|---|---|
| O | This half-day course gives an overview of the major aspects of chemical process hazard evaluation, based on laboratory testing of the process chemistry, and within the context of current standards and rules. |
| 1O | A one-day course that expands the coverage of Course O. It links hazards testing of the process chemistry, risk-based assessment, and regulatory requirements. |
| 1T | In one day, this course focuses on hazards testing techniques and data interpretation for chemical processes from R&D through manufacturing environments. |
| 2D | The subject matter of Courses 1O and 1T, including overviews of venting for two-phase flows and flammability of dusts, vapors, and gases are covered in this two-day course. |
| 3D | This comprehensive three-day course provides in-depth coverage of the subject matter of Course 2D together with detailed lectures on two-phase venting (DIERS). Several special topic lectures are given that provide additional insight into the module subject matter. |
| 4D | Our full four-day course covers all the subject matter of Course 3D in addition to detailed coverage of flammability of gases, vapors, mists and dusts. |
| 5D | This course, given at BakerRisk's facility, offers the same materials as 4D but offers participants the opportunity to experience hazards testing first hand. Participants receive hands-on demonstrations of our test equipment and vent sizing software. Limited to 6 participants. |
| V1 | A one-day course covering two-phase venting (DIERS) and the necessary experimental background of experimental data generation and treatment. |
| FE1 | A one day course covering flammability of gases, vapors, mists and dusts, plus the necessary experimental background of experimental data generation and treatment. |
INTRODUCTION TO EXPLOSION INVESTIGATION
This one-day overview course is intended for management level and loss prevention personnel, and is intended to present a basic understanding of concepts and methodologies used to investigate explosions. The course addresses identification of explosion causes, damage assessment, and evidence analysis. This course is not intended to address detailed forensic investigation techniques, but is intended to provide management personnel with an appreciation of what is important and what needs to be done to effectively identify the causes of explosions.
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INTRODUCTION TO INCIDENT INVESTIGATION
This course is intended for management and supervisory level personnel who interface with the incident investigation management system. The course provides an introduction and overview of basic incident investigation concepts and techniques for management personnel who are responsible for reviewing and approving written incident investigation reports. Management personnel who complete this course should be able to effectively review and evaluate incident reports and proposed recommendations, in order to determine if root causes were identified and if the recommendations are appropriate.
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INTRODUCTION TO PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT
This one-day overview course is intended for management level personnel who need a basic understanding of the concepts, scope, benefits and functional activities of a modern, integrated Process Safety Management (PSM) system. The course focuses on those aspects of PSM that are not usually included in traditional health, safety and environmental management programs, such as Management of Change and Risk-Based Decision and Management approach. Management participation and leadership in PSM activities are included. Lessons learned from major process safety incidents (Bhopal, Flixborough, Longford, and others) are also addressed.
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INTRODUCTION TO SAFETY INSTRUMENTED SYSTEMS
Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) is a newly developed technology intended to ensure that safety control systems are designed and function to established performance standards and risk levels. Recently published technical standards such as ANSI/ISA S84.01-1996, IEC 61508, and IEC 61511 prescribe performance and design criteria for safety instrumented systems. Safety Integrity Level (SIL) is an important concept that needs to be understood by anyone who works with or designs SIS and process hazard controls. This introductory course provides an overview of SIS, SIL, and Safety Requirement Specification (SRS), as well as Tolerable Risk Criteria. Assignment methods for SIL are included, as well as Performance Validation Concept and Managing SIS changes.
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LOSS PREVENTION FUNDAMENTALS
This course is presented as an introduction and overview of a broad range of loss prevention fundamentals. The course can be customized in a variety of arrangements, depending on customer specific needs and objectives. Intended participants are safety and loss prevention and mid-level management personnel.
Major Topics : Hazard Identification, Recognition and Evaluation; Safety Management
Administrative Systems (including auditing, monitoring, and continuous improvements); Management Leadership and Personal Participation; Employee Training and Written Procedures; Contractor Safety; Safe Work Practices (permits, confined space entry, lockout/tagout, lifting, excavations); Vehicles; Fire Protection; Emergency Preparedness and Response; and Incident Investigation.
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PREDICTION OF BLAST LOADS
This entry-level course is intended for engineers dealing with issues related to the prediction of air blast from explosion hazards at chemical process plants, refining and gas operations, explosive production, and handling and storage facilities. It covers sources of air blast, including high explosives, vessel burst, vapor cloud explosions, and Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosions (BLEVE's). Basic air blast theory is presented. Deflagrations and detonations are compared. Predictive methods are presented for calculating blast loads. Example exercises are presented to illustrate the application of these methods.
Major Topics: Air Blast Phenomena & Theory; Deflagration vs. Detonation; High Explosives; Runaway Reactions & Chemical Explosions; Vapor Cloud Explosions (VCEs); Vessel Burst; BLEVEs; and Predicting Loads on Building Exterior Surfaces.
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PROCESS HAZARD ANALYSIS - LEADERSHIP
This practical workshop-based course addresses qualitative Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) methodologies, requirements, and accepted industry standards and practices. It is intended for personnel who have responsibility to plan, conduct (facilitate), and document PHA studies.
Methodologies included in the course are: Hazard and Operability (HAZOP), What-If, Checklist, What-If/Checklist, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), and Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA). The course also addresses application of supplemental checklists for: Fire Protection, Human Factors, and Facility Siting.
Special features of the course include: Node selection, PHA method selection, and team dynamics issues.
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PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES
This course is intended for personnel who develop, implement, manage, and execute process safety management program elements. The course is based on process safety management tools and concepts developed by CCPS (Center for Chemical Process Safety of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers), and "Recommended Practice # 750 - Process Safety Management" issued by the American Petroleum Institute. Course content includes:
QUANTITATIVE ESTIMATION OF EVENT LIKELIHOOD
This course focuses on the likelihood side of the risk matrix, providing practical exercises in Fault Tree Construction and Event Tree Development and Evaluation. It is intended for technical personnel who would be expected to develop, analyze, or evaluate quantitative risk management studies. Competence with these quantitative techniques and concepts is best gained by hands-on workshop exercises at tree development; therefore this course utilizes an extensive workshop approach. A basic understanding of risk analysis, consequence analysis, and quantitative risk management techniques is very useful, but not absolutely required for participants in this course.
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QUANTITATIVE EVALUATION OF PROCESS HAZARDS
This four-day course is intended to provide the skills necessary to conduct quantitative evaluation of process hazards. A significant portion of the course focuses on predicting the consequences of adverse process related scenarios (dispersion modeling, estimation of flammable and overpressure effects, end point criteria, and source term modeling). Probabilistic assessment concepts and techniques are included ( Reliability Theory, Fault Tree Analysis, Event Tree Analysis, Failure Rate Data). Risk reduction methods such as Inherent Safety, Consequence Mitigation, and Preventive Measures are addressed. The course uses a series of practical workshops to ensure that participants understand and can apply the tools and techniques for quantitative evaluation.
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REACTIVE CHEMICALS HAZARDS EVALUATION
This course is intended for chemist and engineers actively involved in the development, scale up, or operation of processes handling reactive chemicals. The emphasis is on technical quantitative systems as well as the management systems required to control reactive chemical hazards. The course includes workshop exercises to demonstrate the skills and knowledge acquired by the classroom instruction.
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SPECIFICATION OF SAFETY INSTRUMENTED SYSTEMS
This course is intended for technical personnel who are responsible for specifying, evaluating, or determining the appropriate design
for Safety Instrumented Systems.
In addition to the material contained in "Introduction to Safety Instrumented Systems," this course focuses on the methods and techniques for assigning target SILs. The additional material includes:
VERIFICATION OF SAFETY INSTRUMENTED SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
This course is intended for those engineers who will be responsible for verifying the performance of SIS. Whether reviewing the work of others or performing the calculations, this course will provide understanding of the theory, techniques and tools used in quantifying SIS performance.
In addition to the course material provided in "Introduction to Safety Instrumented Systems,", this course will address: