Tell me about this course: The Level 5 Certificate in the Principles of Process Safety Management outlines the importance process safety management plays within the high hazard sector. In doing so, it identifies the key areas of inherent safety, prevention, control, mitigation, human factors and the requirements of implementation.
This nationally recognised qualification requires the learner to prove the appropriate level of knowledge and understanding vital for those working in the high hazard industry who have managerial, supervisory, operational and maintenance responsibilities within process safety management.
What will I achieve?
The Level 5 Certificate in the Principles of Process Safety Management (QCF) will give learners the required knowledge and understanding of process safety management.
Who is this course for?
Level 5 Certificate in the Principles of Process Safety Management (QCF) is tailor-made for individuals with operational, maintenance, managerial and supervisory responsibilities. It is perfect for roles that require first hand responsibility and accountability of operational and maintenance arrangements.
How will I be assessed?
By way of a two day workshop plus two site visits/assessments. The two day workshop comprises of the IOSH Accredited ‘Principles of Process Safety Management’ or an equivalent type course.
Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is required to produce suitable and sufficient work product/evidence, against the assessment criteria, to support their knowledge and understanding of the principles of process safety management in the workplace.
In undertaking the qualification, you will:
- Complete the IOSH ‘Principles of Process Safety Management’ or an equivalent type course
- Produce a portfolio of work based evidence
- Validate knowledge and understanding of the principles of process safety management in the workplace
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Related qualifications
Those who have already taken this qualification can move on to the Level 5 Diploma in the Practice of Process Safety Management (QCF).
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How do I start learning?
For more information about the Level 5 Certificate in the Principles of Process Safety Management (QCF), make contact and your dedicated safety consultant will respond within 24 hours.
Make me safe
Tell me about this course: The Level 5 Diploma in the Practice of Process Safety Management outlines the importance process safety management plays within the high hazard sector. In doing so, it identifies the key areas of inherent safety, prevention, control, mitigation, human factors and the requirements of implementation.
The learner must prove the knowledge, understanding and occupational competence expected of those working in the high hazard industry with operational and maintenance responsibilities.
This nationally recognised qualification addresses the skills required to demonstrate an active leadership role, within an effective process safety management system, in the work environment.
What will I achieve?
Learners will gain recognition and confirmation of the skills and knowledge required of those who have managerial/supervisory responsibilities involved in the high hazard and processing industries.
Who is this course for?
The Level 5 Diploma in the Practice of Process Safety Management is tailor-made for Individuals with operational/maintenance and managerial/supervisory responsibilities.
How will I be assessed?
By way of five site visits/assessments plus the requirements of the PAAVQSet – Level 5 Certificate in the Principles of Process Safety Management Qualification.
The learner must demonstrate performance of the practice of process safety management in the workplace. They do this by using observation and a range of other assessment techniques.
In undertaking the qualification, you will:
- Attend a process safety management introductory workshop
- Produce a substantial portfolio of work-based evidence
- Undergo knowledge, understanding and performance assessment activities in the work environment
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Prerequisites
Those undertake this qualification must first complete the Level 5 Certificate in the Principles of Process Safety Management (QCF).
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How do I start learning?
For more information about the Level 5 Diploma in the Practice of Process Safety Management (QCF), make contact and your dedicated safety consultant will respond within 24 hours.
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Tell me about this course: This Level 2 Certificate in the Practice of Process Safety Management qualification outlines the importance process safety management plays within the high hazard sector. In doing so, it identifies the key areas of inherent safety, prevention, control, mitigation and human factors.
This nationally recognised qualification requires learners to prove the appropriate level of knowledge, understanding and occupational competence required of those working in the high hazard industry who have operational and maintenance responsibilities within process safety management.
The learner is expected to demonstrate their competence in the work environment to the level expected of their occupational role.
Who is this course for?
The Level 2 Certificate in the Practice of Process Safety Management qualification is tailor-made for individuals with frontline operational/maintenance responsibility working in the high hazard industries. It is perfect for roles that require the incorporation of effective process safety management tools and techniques.
What will I achieve?
Learners will gain recognition and confirmation of skills and knowledge required of those involved in process safety management within both the high hazard and processing industries.
In undertaking the qualification, you will:
- Attend a process safety management introductory workshop
- Produce a portfolio of work-based evidence
- Undergo knowledge, understanding and performance assessment activities in the work environment
How will I be assessed?
By way of four site visits/assessments plus the requirements of the PAAVQSet – Level 2 Award in the Principles of Process Safety Management Qualification. The learner is required to demonstrate performance of the practice of process safety management in the workplace. They do this by using observation and a range of other assessment techniques.
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Prerequisites
Those who undertake this qualification must first complete the Level 2 Award in the Principles of Process Safety Management qualification.
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How do I start learning?
For more information about the Level 2 Certificate in the Practice of Process Safety Management (QCF), make contact and your dedicated safety consultant will respond within 24 hours.
Make me safe
Tell me about this course: The Level 2 Award in the Principles of Process Safety Management outlines the importance process safety management plays within the high hazard sector. In doing so, it identifies the key areas of inherent safety, prevention, control, mitigation and human factors.
Learners who undertake this nationally recognised qualification are required to demonstrate the appropriate level of knowledge and understanding vital to those who have operational and maintenance responsibilities within process safety management.
Who is this course for?
The Level 2 Award in the Principles of Process Safety Management is tailor-made for individuals with frontline operational/maintenance responsibilities in the high hazard sector. It is perfect for roles that require the incorporation of effective process safety management tools and techniques.
What will I achieve?
Learners will gain knowledge and understanding of process safety management in the high hazard industry.
In undertaking the qualification, you will:
- Attend a process safety management introductory workshop
- Produce a portfolio of work-based evidence
- Undergo knowledge, understanding and performance assessment activities in the work environment
How will I be assessed?
By way of a two day workshop comprising of the IOSH Accredited ‘Principles of Process Safety Management’ or an equivalent type course. In addition, learners will undertake one site visit/assessment and be expected to put in self-study time.
Once you’ve successfully completed the course, you’ll then be required to produce suitable and sufficient work/evidence against the assessment criteria. This will support your knowledge and understanding of the principles of process safety management in the workplace.
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Related qualifications
Those who have already taken this qualification can move on to the ‘Level 2 Certificate in the Practice of Process Safety Management’ qualification.
Tell me more
How do I start learning?
For more information about the Level 2 Award in the Principles of Process Safety Management, make contact and your dedicated safety consultant will respond within 24 hours.
Make me safe
Safe to say 2015 has flown by with the propulsion of Santa’s sleigh. At RTS, we’ve had a fantastic 12 months bringing process safety and competency tobusinesses around the world.
As the holidays approach, here’s wishing all of our customers, partners and suppliers a fantastic Christmas and prosperous New Year.
Right now Santa is gearing up in his PPE. We too are preparing for another safe year ahead. The whole Reynolds Training Services family thanks you for your support, input and continued trust we can’t wait to work with you again in 2016.
Till then, Merry Christmas to all and to all a safe night.
- Reynolds Training Services
RE: Open health and safety letter to Santa Claus
Dear Santa,
Let us prefix this health and safety letter by taking a moment to thank you for your tireless efforts year in, year out. Thank you Santa, thank you indeed – particularly for the fabulous trainset you left under the tree last year.
Be that as it may, we have a health and safety claus we’d like to pick with you. With eyes that twinkle and dimples so merry, it’s easy to look past the safety failures you make – each year – when working at height.
As a bringer of safety, however, it is our duty to take you task.
Santa’s been a naughty boy
When flying in your sleigh and prancing upon snowy roof tops, Santa, you are in clear violation of The Work at Height Regulations 2005.
As sure as your belly wobbles like a bowlful of jelly, these regulations apply to you as an employer and the individual in control of work at height.
In controlling any work activities at height, you must:
- Make sure the work is properly planned, supervised and carried out by competent people
- Use the right type of equipment for working at height. Likewise, low-risk, relatively straightforward tasks will require less effort when it comes to planning
Safety’s not just for Christmas
Santa, let us summarise. You are a role model to children and workers around the world. Let us therefore implore you to lead by example.
Please remember Santa: safety is not just for Christmas, it’s for life. So these rules apply not only on the eve of the 24th but all year round.
Merry Christmas to all and to all a safe night.
Kind regards,
Reynolds Training Services
REYNOLDS TRAINING SERVICES LTD ARE A LEADING PROVIDER OF PROCESS SAFETY TRAINING AND COMPETENCE ASSESSMENT TO THE HIGH HAZARD INDUSTRIES.
Currently, there is a significant void within the sector for the provision of qualifications that demonstrate knowledge, understanding and occupational competence that are vital in ensuring the delivery of effective Process Safety Management within the high hazard sector.
Building on our experience and in association with PAAVQSet and Ofqual, Reynolds Training Services have developed a suite of four new nationally recognised Process Safety Management qualifications:
- Level 2 Award in the Principles of Process Safety Management
- Level 2 Certificate in the Practice of Process Safety Management
- Level 5 Certificate in the Principles of Process Safety Management
- Level 5 Diploma in the Practice of Process Safety Management
Qualification Information Sheets are linked in the bullet points above.
The structure of these qualifications are based on the Hazardous Installations Directorate (HID) model for ‘Major hazard management systems – the big picture’.
We are seeking your help in supporting Ofqual’s accreditation of these qualifications to fill the void identified within the high hazard sector.
This ties directly into calls earlier this year from the chair of the Health and Safety Executive for businesses to “do more” in processing better onsite safety. Judith Hackitt sees this as integral to improving safety standards across major high hazard sites. Read her full statement here.
To register your support for these qualifications managers will need to complete a ‘Letter of Employer Support’ and email or post this to PAAVQSet. You can obtain a copy of the template of the letter of employer support by contacting Reynolds Training Services using the contact form below – we look forward to hearing from you:
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Q) Under health and safety legislation, what is a permit to work?
A) Imagine how different the James Bond films would have been had Her Majesty refused 007 a licence to kill. The final credits of Dr No would have rolled with Britain’s finest agent jailed for homicide, the proceeding instalments tracking Bond’s adventures in the big house.
Under health and safety legislation, a permit to work is just as important. (more…)
Fire safety: we all need it, not all of us have it. This remains the case in spite of the fact that workplace fire safety is a mandatory requirement for employers in England and Wales under the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005.
Fire safety expert, Richard Codd, recently conducted an independent analysis of official fire safety statistics for the period April 2013 to March 2014.
The sum conclusion of his research report shows that overall progress has been made and that the cost of mitigating fire risks far outweighs the cost to business of introducing safer systems of work.
Richard provided his report to the Reynolds Training Services’ media department for publication. So, rather than hear it from us, check out Richard’s research:
The Analysis of the British Fire & Rescue Service Statistical Release On All Incident Types: April 2013 to March 2014
Great misunderstanding still pervades the minds of employers and the ‘responsible person’ when it comes to fire safety. In workplaces across England and Wales, the legislator assigns responsibility to these individuals by way of regulations, including:
- The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- The Regulator Reform (Fire Service) Order 2005
- The Management at Work Regulations 1999
The following report has been prepared in an attempt to better inform and educate the responsible persons and, as such, help to extinguish workplace fire risks. In doing so, it draws reference to data produced by the Department for Communities and Local Government in recording incident types attended by British Fire and Rescue Service.
I am confident that, upon reading my findings, the target audience will be better placed to reflect on their fire safety provisions. The end result? They will be inspired towards reviewing their present arrangements or implementing a gap analysis.
Whilst the official data depicts all types of incidents attended by the British Fire Service, this report focuses solely on the information that is attributed to business premises.
The data is subdivided to enable a deeper analysis of information. The areas that are covered are made up of:
- Fires
- False alarms
- Casualties
- Location of fires
- Source of ignition
- Causes of ignition
- Smoke alarms
In this reporting period, Fire and Rescue Services in Great Britain attended a total of 505,600 incidents, of which 212,500 were fires. This demonstrates the continuing downtrend over the past decade. Let us add that, whilst a 10% increase was witnessed in 2012-13, this is attributable to wetter weather conditions in this period.
The fire locations are divided into two sections: ‘domestic’ and ‘others’. For the purpose of this report, the category ‘others’ refers to fires in non-domestic buildings.
In the business of fire safety
21,700 fires were recorded in buildings that were not dwellings during 2013-14. Of these, the majority of fires occurred in:
- Private garages, sheds etc. (21%) – 4,600 fires
- Retail distribution (13%) – 3,000 fires
- Industrial premises (11%) – 2,500 fires
- Restaurants, cafes, pub/wine bars, and takeaways (10%) – 2,200 fires
- Communal living (9%) – 1,900 fires
To drill the sections of ‘other’ down even further – forgive the pun – let’s take a look at sectors 2, 3 and 4 (retail, industrial and restaurants). Across these sectors, 7,700 fires occurred during the period. Whilst we cannot assign any fatality to one particular sector, we can confirm 17 business-related deaths were unfortunately recorded.
In 2013-14, 17 people died in building fires other than dwellings. This figure stands in contrast to one fewer the year earlier and 34 fewer than the peak of 51 in 2003-04. Also, 1,083 injuries were sustained in other building fires in 2013-14: 45% lower than the peak in 2001-02.
Conclusion: putting out the fire
From the analysis of the statistical information that has been recorded over the last ten years, it can be seen that there has been a large decrease of fires, injuries and fatalities. This report is, of course, prescriptive to those areas. Even so, we can make the assumption that there must also have been reduced impact of damage to premises, materials, stock and production costs.
There are a number of factors we can attribute to this.
The legislation that has been put in place has shifted the responsibility to the ‘cohort’. This is a logical move as these people know their premises and workers better than anyone. One can therefore draw the conclusion that preventative fire safety measures have had a greater impact as they are now tailored to the actual environment.
The regulations also compel the ‘cohort’ to provide a fire risk assessment, safe systems of work, and safer buildings, including: fire detection, fire alarms, emergency lighting, protected stair wells, protected corridors, fire exit doors, fire extinguishing mediums and training.
Other information can, of course, be drawn from these statistics. Even so, it is my conclusion that the data demonstrates:
- That the proactive work carried out by a member of the ‘cohort’ within their business not only meets their legal requirements, but shows that their fire cost provisions far outweigh the potential of fines for non-compliance, loss of premises, production and stock, injury to employees, contractors and visitors, loss of custom and reputation, insurance costs and, finally, closure of business which may never reopen.
Like reading tea leaves, statistics are always open to interpretation. In this instance, however, there is strong statistical evidence to show that compliance and best practice are indeed effective in protecting businesses, business growth, employees and the environment.
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More about Fire Safety Instructor Richard Codd
Richard Codd heads up the fire safety training department at RTS. With over 30 years’ experience as a firefighter and health and safety instructor, Richard keeps businesses like yours up-to-date with changes of legislation and training, extinguishing daily workplace fire risks.
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When you think of a ‘top five list’ you might normally think of favourite films, music or sports. For us at RTS, it’s safety.
Indeed, safety is never far from our thoughts and this is particularly so given that the Health and Safety Executive myth panel recently ruled on its 300th case.
In honour of this milestone, we thought it would be interesting to handpick five of our personal favourite safety myths. Some of these are strange, bizarre and often concerning.
They serve to underscore that for as sure as we need strong health and safety regulations, we need an equally robust system of communication to ensure we all fully understand our duties.
Without further ado, here’s our top five safety myths:
- Conkers and ppe – children can only play if they are wearing goggles
- Trapeze artists ordered to wear hard hats
- Hanging baskets banned due to fears that passers-by could bump their heads
- Pin the tail on the donkey games being pinned as a health and safety risk
- Graduates told to resist throwing their mortarboards in the air
Honourable health and safety myth mentions
Whilst these didn’t break into our top five, they are certainly worth a mention:
- Schoolchildren must don clip-on ties as traditional neckwear presents a danger of choking
- Park benches have to be replaced as they are three inches too low
- Flip flops being banned from the workplace
Do you agree with these safety myths? What are your favourites? Have we missed any off the list you think should be there?
