Course Summary:

This comprehensive course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of Functional Safety as per the IEC-61511 standard, which sets the requirements for the functional safety of safety instrumented systems (SIS) in the process industry. Throughout the course, participants will learn

to identify, design, implement, operate, and maintain safety systems that comply with international standards, ensuring the protection of people, equipment, and the environment.

Course Benefits:

Upon completion of this course, participants will:

§  Gain a comprehensive understanding of Functional Safety concepts and the IEC-61511

standard.

§  Learn to effectively design, implement, and manage Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) in

compliance with international standards.

§  Acquire hands-on knowledge of risk assessment techniques, including HAZOP, LOPA, and

QRA.

§  Understand the importance of Safety Integrity Levels (SILs) and how to determine and

allocate them.

§  Develop practical skills in SIS operation, maintenance, and proof testing to ensure long-

term functionality and compliance.

§  Master Functional Safety Assessments (FSA) and their application throughout the safety

lifecycle.

§  Enhance safety culture and implement a robust Functional Safety Management System

(FSMS).

Course Contents:

1. Fundamentals of Functional Safety

v  Overview of functional safety concepts

v  Key terms and definitions

v  Risk reduction and safety integrity levels (SILs)

2. Standards and Regulations

v  IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 standards

v  Safety lifecycle stages and requirements

v  Compliance and regulatory considerations

3. Risk Assessment Techniques

v  Hazard and operability study (HAZOP)

v  Layer of protection analysis (LOPA) o Quantitative risk assessment (QRA)

4. Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) Design

v  Components of a safety instrumented system

v  SIL determination and allocation

v  SIS design considerations and best practices

5. SIS Implementation and Operation

v  Installation, commissioning, and validation

v  Maintenance and proof testing of SIS

v  Managing changes and modifications to SIS

6. Functional Safety Assessments (FSA)

v  Purpose and types of FSAs

v  FSA methodology and documentation

v  Conducting FSAs across the safety lifecycle

7. Management of Functional Safety

v  Safety culture and personnel competence

v  Functional safety management system (FSMS)

v  Continuous improvement and auditing

Target Audience:

This course is designed for professionals involved in the design, implementation, and management of safety systems in the process industry, including:

§  Safety Engineers

§  Control System Designers

§  Project Managers

§  Maintenance Personnel

§  Consultants and Auditors

§  Process Engineers

§  Operations Managers

Additionally, it is suitable for: