Process Safety Fundamentals are a collection of principles which aim to reduce and eliminate process safety events.
But what is process safety? Simply put, it’s about keeping hazardous chemicals in the pipe.
Created by IOGP (The International Association of Oil and Gas Producers), these Process Safety Fundamentals were designed to work alongside the Life Saving Rules which outline personal safety principles.
By bringing you the Process Safety Fundamentals during the first quarter of 2022, Step Change in Safety hopes to achieve the following:
🔺 Know the basic principles that can keep workers safe from Major Accidents
🔺 Understand that Process Safety Fundamentals can be used to raise concerns
🔺 Recognise when these principles are breached and what action to take.
PSF e-learning
Check knowledge and understanding of the PSF on our e-learning module
Introduction to Process Safety Fundamentals podcast
An introduction to 2022 Q1 theme of Process Safety Fundamentals from Derek Murdoch, a member of our OIM Network
Process Safety Fundamentals 10-Film Loop
One film containing all 10 PSF films with an audio description highlighting the statements associated with each PSF.
IOGP Process Safety Fundamentals Resources
A selection of resources produced by IOGP to introduce Process Safety Fundamentals to your teams.
Process Safety Fundamentals: Safety Moment Pack
A safety moment pack containing incident examples from O&G industry and beyond.
Process Safety Fundamentals: e-learning module
Test your knowledge and understanding of PSF using our e-learning module
Featured Resources
Joined-up Thinking film
Ignition Sources
A pack including an animated film which highlights some sources of ignition which, if they find a hydrocarbon, could cause fire or explosion.
Guidance on Hydrocarbon Release prevention
Access to the two documents: Hydrocarbon Release Prevention Guidance and Guidance on Hydrocarbon Release Reduction Plans
Lifting and Mechanical Handling Guidelines
The guidelines are aimed at anyone involved in lifting and mechanical handling operations
MAH Awareness
Access to five Major Accident Hazard Understanding resources, including a film and four packs
Mechanical Joint Integrity Competence Guidance
The guidance sets out a structured approach to the principles of managing competence for those involved in mechanical joint operations.
Assurance and Verification Practitioners' Guide 2018
This document advises on what you need to know about regulatory requirements of UK offshore Assurance and Verification
Major Accident Hexagons
Hydrocarbon Release Prevention Presentations
A series of presentations covering hydrocarbon release prevention
Safe Working Essentials
SWE is a suite of tools covering the control of work elements which are fundamental to reducing the likelihood of incidents at work
Remembering Piper - the night that changed our lives
A short film produced for Step Change in Safety which features audio from BBC Radio 3 drama 'Piper Alpha - the Human Price of Oil'
Process Safety Fundamentals
We Apply Procedures
One of the ten Process Safety Fundamentals
We Walk the Line
One of the ten Process Safety Fundamentals
We Stay Within Operating Limits
One of the ten Process Safety Fundamentals
We Maintain Safe Isolation
One of the ten Process Safety Fundamentals
We Respect Hazards
One of the ten Process Safety Fundamentals
We Recognise Change
One of the ten Process Safety Fundamentals
We Sustain Barriers
One of the ten Process Safety Fundamentals
We Control Ignition Sources
One of the ten Process Safety Fundamentals
We Stop if the Unexpected Occurs
One of the ten Process Safety Fundamentals
We Watch for Weak Signals
One of the ten Process Safety Fundamentals
Other Quarterly Themes for 2022
Annual Themes 2022: Q2 Human Factors and Performance
The second quarter of 2022 will see attention focus on Human Factors and Performance
Annual Themes 2022: Q4 Mental Health Awareness
The focus of the Q4 safety theme in 2022 will be Mental Health Awareness