Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) in Refineries

This course focuses on the application of COMAH principles to refinery operations. It equips professionals with the skills to identify major accident hazards, develop safety reports, implement prevention measures, and maintain regulatory compliance with COMAH and equivalent frameworks.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the COMAH regulations and their application in refinery environments.
• Identify major accident hazard scenarios and assess their impact.
• Develop and maintain safety reports and emergency response documentation.
• Implement safety management systems to control major hazard risks.
• Align refinery practices with global process safety directives and inspection regimes.

1. Introduction to COMAH Regulations and Refinery Risk Context
2. Identifying Major Accident Hazards and Scenario Development
3. Safety Report Preparation: Content, Structure, and Justification
4. Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Risk Control Measures
5. Inspection, Auditing, and Continuous Regulatory Compliance

Process safety specialists, compliance officers, refinery managers, and HSE leaders involved in managing major hazard installations.

Legislation walkthroughs, scenario-based planning, SMS audit exercises, and report writing workshops.

Participants will be prepared to manage and control major accident hazards within refinery settings through effective risk assessment, planning, and compliance with COMAH or equivalent standards.