HSL is to run a 2 day course on COMAH - Predictive Aspects of COMAH Safety Reports: Risk Assessment for Onshore Major Hazards.

23 - 24 October 2012

Introduction

This course gives an overview of the requirements for the predictive (risk assessment) aspects of a safety report under the Control of Major Accident Hazard Regulations (COMAH) from the point of view of safety.  Information assessed, during both the early predictive assessment and the full assessment, are explained. Common pitfalls and ways to avoid them will be identified. The course gives an overview of different risk assessment approaches, and explains how the approach needs to be selected to be proportionate to the risk.

It is delivered by experienced safety report assessors, and from the point of view of the requirements of the regulator. 

The course will cover:

• The purposes of a COMAH risk assessment
• Proportionality
• Key information to include (Schedule 4 Part 2 of COMAH)
• Structure of the risk assessment
• Risk matrix and QRA approaches
• Input data and uncertainty
• ALARP demonstration

Who should attend?

Safety professionals and managers who are involved in the co-ordination, writing or updating of COMAH safety reports. Consultants who provide assistance with safety reports.

Venue

The course will be run at the HSL laboratory in the spa town of Buxton. Buxton is in the heart of the Peak District and has good links to mainline train stations and Manchester International Airport.

Cost

The usual cost of this course is £795 per person (includes course notes, lunch and refreshments)

For further information email: training@hsl.gov.uk or contact the Training Unit at HSL directly on 01298 218806.

Details of hotels in the Buxton area can be found at www.visitpeakdistrict.com

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