Knowledge and competence

Process Safety Competency, Edition 2, 2018

The ISC released its second guidance document on process safety competency. This document defines competency definitions across an entire organisation and was developed by the ISC member companies.

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Process Safety Competency Guidance: Supplementary Guide - How to Build and Develop Process Safety Competence

This supplement document provides an example of the tasks and activities that could be undertaken to achieve the relevant level of competence in the range of competency topics defined in ISC Process Safety Competency Guidance Edition 2.

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OHS Body of Knowledge: Process Hazards - Chemicals

The OHS Body of Knowledge is the collective knowledge that should be shared by Australian generalist OHS professionals to provide a sound basis for understanding the causation and control of work related fatality, injury, disease and ill health (FIDI). The ISC was involved with the chapter, Process Hazards - Chemicals.

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OHS Body of Knowledge: Managing Process Safety

The OHS Body of Knowledge is the collective knowledge that should be shared by Australian generalist OHS professionals to provide a sound basis for understanding the causation and control of work related fatality, injury, disease and ill health (FIDI). The ISC was involved with chapter on Managing Process Safety.

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Hazards from emerging technologies in the energy transition

Climate change is occurring at an increased rate due to the use of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas. The United Nations (2023) regard fossil fuels as the leading contributors to climate change with 75% of greenhouse gases and approximately 90% of carbon monoxide coming from this source of energy. As the world and organisations transition towards renewable technologies and energy sources we need to consider if we are transitioning in a safe, reliable, and sustainable way. This led the IChemE Safety Centre (ISC) to undertake a member survey to understand the hazards associated with emerging technologies and reviewed whether we have the right tools to manage them. The survey found that the current methods used in risk assessments are valid though continued application is needed. The survey highlights that existing risk assessment methods are effective for identifying and mitigating hazards associated with emerging technologies and that organisations should continue to utilise these methods to ensure safe and responsible development and implementation of emerging technology hazards. Many renewable energy systems can be safer than traditional fossil fuel technologies and the benefits of renewable energy systems far outweigh the potential hazards. However, proper training and safety measures are still necessary to prevent accidents and injuries from occurring. As the technologies advance and come to fruition it is imperative to reassess the current risk assessment tools being used while ensuring the provision of comprehensive training for workers and engineers involved in renewable projects. This document is to be utilised across various organisation roles and the supply chain.

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