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Investigating to prevent: A practical guide to workplace accidents and incidents
Pressure systems awareness
Key Information
Duration: 1 day (face-to-face) or 2 part-days (live online)
Available as: face-to-face, live online and in-house training
Price: £580 per person
Course dates
Overview
Pressure systems have been synonymous with industry since the age of steam. Today it is almost impossible to name an industry sector that does not make substantial use of pressure systems in some way or other. From tyre inflators and refrigerators, to full blown industrial processes, pressure systems have become as indispensable to industry as the electricity that powers them.
Many types of pressure equipment can be hazardous and if a piece of pressure equipment fails and bursts violently apart, the results can be devastating to people in its vicinity. Working safely with pressure equipment is therefore really important. Assessing the risks and putting proper precautions in place will minimise the chances of any accidents occurring.
This informative and experiential course is aimed at raising awareness of the hazards associated with pressure systems, as well as explaining the relevant regulatory framework. This course will offer delegates the unique opportunity to learn from real-life case studies and forensic investigations into pressure systems failures, providing a first-hand perspective of what can go wrong and why.
Learning outcomes
Delegates will be provided with information that will help them to:
- Be able to identify pressure systems in their workplace
- Understand the nature and significance of common risks associated with pressure systems
- Understand the legal requirements which apply to pressure systems
- Know what can go wrong and why, through studying real life case studies
- Understand the common methods of risk mitigation
What the course will cover
This course provides an introduction to what pressure is, what a pressure system is and why pressure system safety is so important. Delegates will examine the relevant regulations to understand their regulatory obligations. They will look at the common hazards that are associated with pressure systems, along with the common methods of risk mitigation. Delegates will study case studies from real-life incident investigations to enhance their learning and there will be an open discussion forum.
Who should attend?
This entry-level course is aimed at employers and employees from all sectors of industry that would like to develop an improved understanding of pressure systems and the risks and regulatory responsibilities associated with them.
Book your place(s)
Course fees include all resources and a certificate of attendance (please note that all courses must be paid for via credit card at the time of booking).
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In-house training
This course can also be delivered to larger groups at a suitable, agreed location anywhere in the UK or internationally, online, or at the HSE Science and Research Centre. Content can also be tailored to meet organisations' own needs. Please get in touch to find out more.