Introduction
The oil and gas industry operates in environments with some of the most complex and high-risk conditions in the world. From offshore drilling platforms to refineries and pipelines, hazards such as fires, explosions, toxic exposures, equipment failures, and environmental spills are ever-present. Effective safety management is therefore essential — not only to protect human life and assets but also to ensure regulatory compliance, safeguard the environment, and maintain operational continuity.
This intensive 5-day course by Kincaid Development Center provides participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools to implement world-class safety management systems across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. It combines international best practices (ISO 45001, API standards, IOGP guidelines) with practical case studies and African industry contexts, ensuring participants are prepared to manage safety risks in both local and global oil and gas operations.
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand safety risks specific to oil and gas operations.
- Implement effective Safety Management Systems (SMS).
- Conduct hazard identification and risk assessment in oil and gas facilities.
- Apply accident prevention and incident investigation techniques.
- Manage emergency preparedness and response plans.
- Ensure compliance with international and national safety standards.
- Foster a strong safety culture across operations.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
This training course is ideal for:
- HSE Managers and Officers
- Oil and Gas Engineers and Supervisors
- Operations and Maintenance Managers
- Safety Inspectors and Compliance Officers
- Project Managers and Contractors in Oil & Gas
- Emergency Response Coordinators
- Government Regulators and Auditors in Energy Safety
Course Outline
Day 1: Introduction to Safety in the Oil and Gas Industry
- Overview of the oil and gas value chain and safety challenges.
- Types of hazards: process safety, occupational safety, environmental hazards.
- Historical accidents in oil and gas – lessons learned.
- Legal and regulatory frameworks (OSHA, ILO, API, ISO 45001, local regulations).
- The role of safety in operational excellence.
Day 2: Safety Management Systems (SMS)
- Principles of an effective SMS.
- Components of ISO 45001 and API Recommended Practices.
- Safety policies, objectives, and performance standards.
- Roles and responsibilities in safety management.
- Integrating safety with operational processes.
- Contractor and subcontractor safety management.
Day 3: Hazard Identification and Risk Control
- Hazard Identification Techniques (HAZID, HAZOP, Job Safety Analysis).
- Risk assessment methods: qualitative and quantitative.
- Process hazard analysis for drilling, production, and refining.
- Control measures: engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE.
- Permit-to-work systems and lockout/tagout procedures.
- Managing simultaneous operations (SIMOPS).
Day 4: Incident Management and Emergency Response
- Incident reporting and investigation techniques (Root Cause Analysis).
- Learning from near misses and unsafe acts.
- Crisis management planning.
- Oil spill prevention and response strategies.
- Fire prevention, detection, and suppression systems.
- Emergency drills and training programs.
- Coordinating with external emergency agencies.
Day 5: Safety Culture, Auditing, and Continuous Improvement
- Building and sustaining a strong safety culture.
- Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) programs.
- Safety performance measurement (KPIs and leading/lagging indicators).
- Safety audits and inspections – checklists and reporting.
- Continuous improvement strategies in safety management.
- Group exercise: Develop a safety management plan for a sample oil and gas facility.
General Notes
- The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.
- The participants should be reasonably proficient in English as all facilitation and course materials will be offered in English.
- Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate.
- The training will be held at Kincaid Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.
- All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
- Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training coordinator at Email: training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org or Tel: +254 724592901
- This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our Kincaid Training Centre or at a convenient location.
For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 724592901 or send mail to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org.
Payments are due upon registration. Payment should be sent to our Bank account before commencement of training and proof of payment sent to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org.