WSH Guidelines on Process Safety Performance Indicators

This training course on process safety performance indicators is designed to help middle-to-senior management and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) personnel in the process industry enhance their safety management systems. The course introduces the concept of process safety performance indicators, with a strong focus on leading indicators, which are proactive measures used to prevent accidents before they occur. These indicators play a crucial role in monitoring and improving safety outcomes in industrial operations where hazardous materials and processes are common.

Participants will learn how to develop and implement effective process safety performance indicators tailored to their organization’s needs. These indicators help in identifying risks in work processes, allowing management and employees to take corrective actions before those risks escalate into dangerous incidents. The course is particularly relevant to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and smaller-scale plants, which may face unique challenges in managing process safety.

By focusing on leading indicators, such as the frequency of safety audits, near-miss reporting, and maintenance schedules, this course enables businesses to adopt a more preventive approach to safety management. In addition to leading indicators, the course also covers lagging indicators, which track past incidents and help evaluate the effectiveness of current safety systems.

Throughout the training, participants will be provided with practical guidance on how to integrate these safety performance indicators into their existing safety and health management frameworks. This includes tools and techniques for data collection, analysis, and continuous improvement.

By the end of the course, participants will have a deeper understanding of how to use performance indicators to drive better safety practices, reduce the likelihood of incidents, and foster a culture of responsibility and accountability within their organization. With the knowledge gained, companies can achieve higher safety standards, minimize operational risks, and contribute to better overall health and safety outcomes in the process industry.