The University of Sheffield
Chemical and Biological Engineering

Short courses for
industry.

refinery

The modules covered in our short courses for industry will ensure you are fully equipped with current techniques for reducing risks and up-to-date knowledge on safety regulations.

We have developed nine, four-day, industrially focussed modules that cover major safety issues that affect chemical, pharmaceutical, process, nuclear and off-shore industries today. Enrolling on this course will enhance skills and knowledge; understanding legal requirements that industry must abide by and the tools and techniques used to meet these.

These unique short courses have been jointly developed and delivered by the University of Sheffield, the Institute of Chemical Engineers, commercial consultancies and the Health and Safety Executive, combining the highest academic standards and industrial experience to produce courses that meet industry needs, enhance your employees career development and invest in your company’s future.

The courses have been developed jointly by the University of Sheffield, the Institution of Chemical Engineers and the Health and Safety Executive and taught by leading experts from industry, the Health & Safety and Executive, consultancies and the University of Sheffield.

Short Course Modules Dates 2012/13 Dates 2013/14
Introduction to Hazard Analysis & Risk Assessment 24th - 27th September 2012 30th Sept - 3rd Oct 2013
Design for Safe Handling of Industrial Chemicals 15th - 18th October 2012 21st - 24th October 2013
Hazards in Process Plant Design & Operation 12th - 15th November 2012 18th - 21st November 2013
Process Plant Reliability & Maintainability 3rd - 6th December 2012 2nd - 5th December 2013
Human Error & Human Behaviour 7th - 10th January 2013 6th - 9th January 2014
Applied Hazard & Operability Studies (HAZOP) 4th - 7th February 2013 10th - 13th February 2014
Major Hazards & Emergency Planning 11th - 14th March 2013 10th - 13th March 2014
Process Safety Management & Loss Prevention 22nd - 25th April 2013 28th April - 1st May 2014
Safety in Nuclear Operations 6th - 9th May 2014
Computer Control – Safe Practice 13th - 16th May 2013 19th - 22nd May 2014

Venue

The venue for each short course is:
Mappin Hall
Sir Frederick Mappin Building
The University of Sheffield
Mappin Street
Sheffield
S1 3JD

Who? 

These courses have been designed for those employed in the process industries and would be suitable for; site/plant managers, process safety managers/engineers, process engineers, process chemists, shift supervisors and safety professionals. To see if this course could benefit your business and employees contact us to discuss further: b.c.ewan@sheffield.ac.uk