Lesson 1For each scenario: root causes analysis (source events, initiating failures, human error, maintenance issues)This lesson shows how to check root causes for each scenario, like starting events, equipment faults, human or group mistakes, and maintenance shortfalls, using simple tools like 5 Whys and fault trees for lasting fixes.
Identifying initiating events and trigger pathsHuman error and organizational factor analysisMaintenance and inspection related failuresApplying 5 Whys and simple fault treesLinking causes to corrective actionsLesson 2Exposure mapping: who is exposed, where, vulnerable populations (pregnant workers, contractors, night shift)This lesson teaches mapping who might be exposed in different areas, shifts, and jobs, focusing on at-risk groups like pregnant workers, contractors, and lone or night staff, for better emergency plans and controls.
Mapping work areas and occupancy patternsIdentifying vulnerable and high‑risk groupsAssessing shift work and lone worker exposureContractor and visitor exposure assessmentLesson 3Consequence estimation: people injury profiles, property and business interruption, environmental discharge and regulatory impactThis lesson teaches estimating effects on people, assets, work, and environment, like injury types, damage, stoppages, pollution, and rules impact, using real ideas and clear records.
Injury severity profiles and casualty loadsProperty damage and business interruptionEnvironmental release and dispersion pathwaysRegulatory, legal, and reputational impactsLesson 4Existing controls inventory: passive and active controls, permits, housekeeping, PPE, fire extinguishers, exitsThis lesson looks at finding and checking current controls like barriers, systems, permits, cleaning, PPE, extinguishers, and exits, seeing if they work well, cover enough, and noting gaps for risk plans.
Cataloging passive and active fire protectionsReviewing permits, signage, and proceduresHousekeeping, storage, and ignition controlPPE availability, suitability, and conditionExits, egress routes, and emergency lightingLesson 5Systematic risk assessment methods: HAZID, HAZOP-lite, job hazard analysis and frequency/severity scoringThis lesson introduces risk check methods like HAZID, simple HAZOP, and job hazard checks, showing how to score likelihood and seriousness, note assumptions, and use results to focus on improvements and readiness.
Overview of qualitative and semi‑quantitative toolsConducting HAZID for fire and spill hazardsUsing HAZOP‑lite for critical operationsJob hazard analysis for emergency scenariosFrequency and severity scoring scalesLesson 6Documenting and citing sources: how to find and reference industry guidance, SDS, NFPA, OSHA/ILO/ISO guidance, and local fire codesThis lesson explains finding, understanding, and citing sources like SDS, NFPA, OSHA, ILO, ISO guides, and local fire rules, so risk checks are trackable, up-to-date, and strong against checks.
Finding and interpreting safety data sheetsUsing NFPA, OSHA, ILO, and ISO resourcesChecking local fire and building code dutiesReferencing guidance in risk assessmentsLesson 7Risk treatment selection: engineered controls, administrative controls, PPE upgrades, ventilation, secondary containment, fire suppression, hot work permitsThis lesson covers picking and ranking risk fixes, from built-in and rule-based controls to better PPE, air flow, containment, fire systems, ensuring they work, are doable, and match rules and standards.
Hierarchy of controls for emergency risksDesigning engineered and ventilation controlsAdministrative controls and safe work proceduresPPE selection, upgrades, and limitationsSecondary containment and fire suppressionLesson 8Three priority emergency scenarios: fire in production, chemical spill in warehouse, medical emergency in workshop — scenario construction and boundariesThis lesson guides setting three key emergency scenarios—production fire, warehouse spill, workshop medical issue—with clear limits, real assumptions, escalation ways, and links to response and business continuity.
Defining scenario scope and boundary conditionsFire in production line: credible worst caseChemical spill in warehouse: leak pathwaysMedical emergency in workshop: case profilesEscalation, domino effects, and constraints
