Health, Safety and SecurityFunctional Safety and Regulatory Compliance for Process Operations
Automated safety systems are only effective when they are specified, tested and maintained correctly, a discipline known as functional safety. This course introduces engineers and safety professionals to the lifecycle of safety instrumented systems and the compliance obligations that surround them, using practical examples from process plants, water treatment works and power facilities. Delegates gain a working vocabulary to engage confidently with functional safety specialists and auditors.
Course objectives
- Explain the safety lifecycle of instrumented protection systems
- Interpret safety integrity requirements for process equipment
- Assess compliance obligations across relevant regulatory frameworks
- Coordinate functional safety assessments with engineering teams
- Maintain documentation required for audit and certification
Who should attend
- Process and control engineers
- Functional safety coordinators
- Compliance and regulatory affairs officers
- Plant safety managers
- Instrumentation and automation technicians
Course outline
- 01Introduction to functional safety and safety instrumented systems
- 02The safety lifecycle from design through decommissioning
- 03Safety integrity concepts and their practical application
- 04Regulatory compliance obligations and audit expectations
- 05Coordinating functional safety assessments with engineering
- 06Documentation, certification and ongoing compliance management
Scheduled sessions
| Dates | Venue | Format | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 to 7 September 2026 | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 9 to 11 January 2027 | Dubai, UAE | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 21 to 23 March 2027 | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 23 to 25 May 2027 | Windhoek, Namibia | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 21 to 23 June 2027 | Pretoria, South Africa | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |