Lesson 1For each scenario: root causes analysis (source events, initiating failures, human error, maintenance issues)This lesson details root cause analysis for each scenario, covering starting events, equipment faults, human and organisational errors, and maintenance shortfalls, using tools like 5 Whys 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 shows how to map who might be exposed by area, shift, and task, stressing vulnerable groups like pregnant workers, contractors, and night staff for better emergency planning.
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 impacts on people, assets, operations, and environment, including injuries, damage, downtime, pollution, and rules effects, with realistic notes 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 identifies and checks current controls like barriers, systems, permits, cleaning, PPE, extinguishers, and exits, looking at reliability, coverage, and 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 methods like HAZID, simple HAZOP, and job hazard analysis, teaching scoring of likelihood and severity, noting assumptions, and prioritising improvements.
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, reading, and citing sources like SDS, NFPA, OSHA, ILO, ISO, and local fire rules, making risk assessments traceable and up-to-date for regulators.
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 choosing risk treatments from engineered and admin controls to PPE, ventilation, containment, and fire systems, ensuring they work and meet 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 defining key scenarios like production fire, warehouse spill, and workshop medical issue, with clear limits, realistic assumptions, escalation, and response links.
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
