Hazard awareness course
One-day hazard awareness course at DNV's Spadeadam Research and Testing facility, Cumbria, UK
Course objective and scope
An essential part of the management of major accident hazards and process safety is the understanding of the consequences of accidental release.
This one-day course combines both classroom sessions and large-scale demonstrations, giving delegates a unique insight into explosions and fires.
With this, delegates will have an appreciation of the potential hazards of hydrocarbon installations.
Course content
Seminars
- Major accident hazards
- Jet fires
- Explosions
- Case study: Buncefield
Demonstrations
- Pool fires
- Swinging load
- Jet fires
- Vapour cloud deflagration
- Explosion chamber
Due to the secure location of Spadeadam Research and Testing, all visitors must have photographic ID when arriving on-site. Non-British nationals must send their passport details 4 weeks prior to the event.
Who should attend?
This course is applicable to anyone within the energy industry including:
- Board members/senior management
- Business and function leaders
- Safety managers
- Safety representatives
- Hazard assessment engineers
- Onshore and offshore operational personnel
- Emergency response teams.
