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Pre conference course C - Fundamentals of Process Safety in Laboratories

Wednesday, 03 June 2026 09:00 - Wednesday, 03 June 2026 17:00 (CET) EBSA , course , preconference

Instructors
Jaspreet Chana (UK) and Dan Thomson (NL)

Laboratories are dynamic environments where chemical and biological hazards intersect. While occupational safety focuses on protecting individuals from immediate harm, process safety is about preventing incidents that could escalate into major accidents, equipment damage, or containment breaches. 

This one-day course is designed to bridge the gap between traditional lab safety practices and process safety principles commonly applied in industrial settings. Through a mix of theory, case studies, and interactive workshops, participants will learn how to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement controls that go beyond compliance, ensuring resilience and reliability in laboratory operations. 

By the end of the course, participants will be able to: 

  • Understand the fundamentals of process safety and its relevance to laboratories 

  • Identify and assess hazards using structured techniques such as HAZOP and SWIFT 

  • Apply ATEX principles and manage chemical compatibility in lab settings 

Course Overview: 

Welcome & Introduction – Importance of process safety in labs  

Session 1: Fundamentals of Process Safety  

Session 2: ATEX & Chemical Compatibility  

Session 3: Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)  

Session 4: Safety-Critical Systems & IEC 61511  

Session 5: Practical HAZOP Workshop – Group Session 

Session 6: Practical SWIFT Workshop – Group Session  

Wrap-Up & Q&A 

Who Should Attend? 

  • Laboratory managers and biosafety officers 

  • Process safety professionals 

  • Engineers and technical staff  

  • Anyone responsible for risk management in high-hazard environments 

Why Join? 

  • Learn from industry experts with real-world experience 

  • Participate in interactive exercises and group discussions 

  • Gain confidence in applying process safety principles to biological and chemical hazards 

  • Network with peers facing similar challenges 

  • Recognize the role of safety-critical systems and IEC 61511 in containment processes 

  • Participate effectively in process hazard analysis workshops 

ISO/TS 5441:2024

  • 7.2.2.2 Hazard and threat identification and analysis
  • 7.2.2.3 Risk Assessment 
  • 7.2.2.4 Risk Mitigation 
  • 7.2.4.1 Facility (re)design, construction, commissioning, decommissioning, validation, operation and maintenance
  • 7.2.4.2 Containment principles