Course Overview
Domain
Food, Chemical and Biotechnology
Format
Short Course
Duration
2 days
Fee Subsidy
Up to 90% SF Funding
Professional Development Units
SDU (SISO) – Pending approval
PDU (PEB) – Pending approval
Alarm overload in manufacturing can lead to missed critical alerts, increasing the risk of disasters or losses. Thus, effective alarm management is crucial for safe and stable plant operations.
In the 1994 investigation report on the explosion and fire at a Milford Haven refinery in Britain, alarms rang for five hours, but operators missed the critical signs leading to the explosion. Alarms signal operators about process abnormalities, prompting immediate action. However, during alarm flooding, operators might miss critical alerts or misinterpret situations, heightening the risk of plant disasters or production losses. Plant safety hinges on timely and accurate alarm annunciation to operators.
This course delves into alarm rationalisation, focusing on optimising alarm systems for safe operation. Learners will explore techniques to reduce alarm numbers, prioritise alerts and validate alarm limits. These measures help reduce the workload of operators and foster a safer working environment within the plant. In the event of a plant upset, operators gain better visibility on critical alarms, enabling more effective responses. Through understanding effective procedures and strategies for alarm rationalisation, learners will be equipped to prioritise and configure alarm settings for improved plant safety and operational efficiency.
Who Should Attend
- Project engineers, operation engineers, control and instrument engineers, maintenance engineers, risk management practitioners
Prerequisites
- Possess a degree or with relevant experiences in engineering, science or related fields in industrial safety
What You Will Learn
Alarm management guidance and standards
- EEMUA 191
- IEC 62682
- ISA 18.2
Seven steps to a highly effective alarm system
- Step 1: Develop, adopt, and maintain an alarm philosophy
- Step 2: Collect data and benchmark your systems
- Step 3: Perform “Bad Actor” alarm resolution
- Step 4: Perform alarm documentation and rationalisation
- Step 5: Implement alarm audit and enforcement technology
- Step 6: Implement real-time alarm management
- Step 7: Control and maintain your improved system
ISA-18.2 Alarm rationalisation process – Alarm Life Cycle
- Philosophy
- Identification: Management of change
- Rationalisation
- Detail design
- Implementaion
- Operation: Monitoring and assessment
- Maintenance: Monitoring and assessment
- Audit
Teaching Team
Lim Kok Hwa
Associate Professor/ Director, Professional Officers, Food, Chemical and Biotechnology, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Thia Cheong Meng
Principal Risk Consultant
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Schedule
| Course Run | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | 7 – 8 Nov 2024 | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who:
- Attend 75% of the workshop; and
- Undertake non-credit bearing assessment during the module
A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who:
- Attend 75% of the workshop; and
- Undertake and pass credit bearing assessment during the module
- Submit a written portfolio within one month of the module
Participants who successfully obtain all 8 Certificate of Attainment in the Process Safety Management and Engineering Design series will receive a Graduate Certificate in Process Safety Management and Engineering Design.
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$2,616.00.
| Category | After SF Funding |
|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | S$784.80 |
| Singapore Citizen (40 & Above) | S$304.80 |
| Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | S$784.80 |
| Non-Singapore Citizen | S$2,616.00 (No Funding) |
Note:
- All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
When applying for this course, in the "Remarks" field, please:
- Inform us if you are a registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) to claim SDUs
- Provide your PE registration number if you are a Professional Engineer to claim PDUs
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Earn a Graduate Certificate in Process Safety Management and Engineering Design
The Graduate Certificate in Process Safety Management and Engineering Design is designed to equip learners with skills to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency in high-risk industries.
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