Training on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) in Oil and Gas Operations
Master HSE management in oil and gas operations. Learn risk assessment, process safety, and emergency response for energy sector.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This intermediate course provides comprehensive training on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) management in oil and gas operations. Participants will learn to implement HSE management systems, conduct risk assessments, manage process safety, respond to emergencies, and ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OGP guidelines).
Who Should Attend:
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HSE Officers and Managers in Oil and Gas
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Operations Supervisors and Field Staff
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Safety Representatives and Emergency Response Team Members
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Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Professionals
What you'll walk away with
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Implement HSE management systems for oil and gas operations.
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Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments (HAZID, HAZOP, JSA).
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Manage process safety and operational integrity.
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Respond to emergencies including fires, spills, and medical incidents.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: HSE Management Systems in Oil and Gas
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HSE policy, planning, implementation, monitoring, and review.
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Industry frameworks: ISO 45001 (safety), ISO 14001 (environment), and OGP guidelines.
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Safety cases and safety management systems for offshore installations.
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Case Study/Hands-on Exercise: Review an oil and gas HSE management system manual, identify gaps against ISO 45001, and propose improvements.
Module 2: Risk Assessment and Hazard Management
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Hazard identification techniques: HAZID, HAZOP, and what-if analysis.
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Job safety analysis (JSA) and task risk assessment (TRA).
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Bowtie analysis for major accident hazards.
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Case Study/Hands-on Exercise: Conduct a HAZOP study on a small process unit (e.g., a separator), identifying deviations, consequences, and safeguards.
Module 3: Process Safety and Operational Integrity
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Process safety vs. personal safety.
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Major accident hazards: fire, explosion, toxic release, and well control.
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Barrier management and bowtie models.
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Case Study/Hands-on Exercise: Develop a bowtie diagram for a well blowout scenario, identifying threats, barriers, and escalation factors.
Module 4: Permit-to-Work (PTW) and Isolation Management
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Permit-to-work systems: types of permits and authorization.
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Isolation, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and gas testing.
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Coordination of simultaneous operations (SIMOPS).
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Case Study/Hands-on Exercise: Review a permit-to-work for hot work on an offshore platform, identify missing isolation steps, and propose corrections.
Module 5: Emergency Response, Incident Investigation, and Environment
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Emergency response plans: fire, oil spill, medical evacuation, and well control.
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Incident investigation: root cause analysis (RCA), 5 Whys, and cause tree.
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Environmental management: spill prevention, waste management, and emissions.
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Case Study/Hands-on Exercise: Investigate a simulated incident (minor hydrocarbon spill), collect evidence, interview witnesses, and complete a root cause analysis report.
Where the change lands
Organizational Impacts:
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Reduced incidents, injuries, and fatalities.
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Improved environmental performance and reduced spills/emissions.
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Enhanced regulatory compliance and license to operate.
Individual Impacts:
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Mastery of HSE management systems and risk assessment tools.
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Expertise in process safety, permit-to-work, and emergency response.
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Skills to conduct incident investigations and root cause analysis.
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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