The UK Strategy for skills in Process Safety Management 2012 – 2014

Programme Achievements
In 2011 the Project Board commissioned the development of Training Standards to raise
awareness of Process Safety Management across all tiers of leadership, management and
operations in industry.
On 15 th March 2012, the PSM Project Board presented “The UK Strategy for skills in Process
Safety Management 2012 – 2014, A skills blueprint for industry” consulting on their key
priorities and a range of proposed developments at the ‘Raising the bar on Process Safety
Management’ conference. The conference was well attended with over 150 representatives
from industry, stakeholders and regulatory bodies hearing from keynote speakers about the
PSM Project objectives, the challenges facing High Hazard industry in the UK, and
participating in workshops to discuss and consult on future development priorities.
The results of the consultation indicated overwhelmingly support for the PSM programme
development objectives, with a key focus on the development of PSM training standards at
three distinct levels:
Process Safety Leadership for Senior Executives
• aimed at Senior Executives and Board Members of hazardous facilities, who
are ultimately responsible for process safety performance within their
organisation.
Process Safety Management Foundations
• aimed at managers, supervisors, designers, safety personnel, and senior
contract employees, and suitable for young engineers and anyone who would
like to develop a more detailed understanding of process safety management.
Process Safety Management for Operations
• aimed at all staff who operate or maintain plant and may have an impact on
process safety and non-operational staff who would like to develop an
understanding of process safety management.
To support the delivery of training to meet the requirements of these Process Safety
Management training standards, the Skills Academy has engaged and quality assured a
number of training providers specialising in PSM. All related course materials and training
personnel have been subject to a rigorous review, with the assessment process led by the
Skills Academy and industry representatives from the Expert Panel, to ensure PSM course
delivery standards fully meet the requirements of the agreed Training Standards.
An evaluation by the PSM Expert Panel in March 2013 found that the core principles and
content of the Process Safety Leadership for Senior Executives remain valid, with no
significant or detailed changes being required at this time.
THE UK STRATEGY FOR SKILLS IN PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT 2012 – 2014: A SKILLS BLUEPRINT FOR INDUSTRY PROGRESS REPORT APRIL 2013
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