An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Safety Instrumentation and Emergency Shut-down Systems
Best Practices using IEC 61508 & IEC 61511
Course Overview
Functional process safety involves identifying potential hazardous events that can trigger a chain reaction that could lead to serious or catastrophic consequences. This GLOMACS Safety Instrumentation and Emergency Shut-down Systems training seminar explains the requirements of the international standards IEC 61508 and IEC 61511, for functional safety instrumented system and, covers the entire life-cycle of safety instrumented systems, from determining what risk control systems are required through to decommissioning. This also includes the separation of basic process control systems and safety instrumented systems (SIS), layers independent protection (LOPs), how to determine safety integrity levels (SILs), technology choices and field device issues.
This GLOMACS Safety Instrumentation and Emergency Shut-down Systems training seminar primarily focuses on establishing conceptual and detailed design requirements, hazard analysis techniques, safety requirements specification, and the commissioning, operating and maintenance procedures.
This GLOMACS training seminar will highlight:
- Hazard and Risk Reduction Studies
- Explaining Technology an Equipment Choices
- Safety Requirement Specifications for an SIS
- Selection of Field Devices (Sensors, Programmable Logic Controllers and Valves)
- Establishing Operation and Maintenance Procedures
Training Objectives
This GLOMACS training seminar on Safety Instrumentation and Emergency Shut-down Systems is to acquaint instrumentation and control system engineers with the essentials of the IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 safety instrumented systems standards and, how they relate to the safety life cycle of developing and maintaining safety instrumented systems. The fundamental tools will enable delegates to evaluate, design, install and maintain Safety Instrumented Systems (SISs) and to determine their Safety Integrity Level (SILs) requirements.
At the end of this GLOMACS training seminar, you will learn to:
- Understand requirements of the international standards IEC 61598 and IEC 61511
- Apply the IEC 61508 Safety Instrumented System Development ‘Safety Life Cycle’ model
- Determine the Safety Integrity Level (SIL) using risk assessment methods
- Understand the specifications of emergency shutdown protection requirements
- Establish specification requirements for sensor, programmable logic controller and valves
- Follow Management of Change (MOC) procedures for control of future SIS changes
Who should Attend?
This GLOMACS Safety Instrumentation and Emergency Shut-down Systems training seminar is specifically tailored for anyone involved in the field of emergency shutdown and safety related instrumentation systems according to IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 requirements.
- Personnel who are responsible for the designing, selecting, specifying, installing, operating and maintaining safety instrumentation systems
- Experienced professionals who want to broaden their understanding of safety instrumentation systems (SIS)
This GLOMACS training seminar is also suitable to a wide range of professional but will greatly benefit:
- Design and Electrical Engineers
- Instrument and Process Control Engineers and Technicians
- Mechanical Engineers and Technicians
- Operations and Process Engineers
- Line Managers and Supervisors
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
Training Outline
DAY 1: Introduction to Safety Instrumentation Systems
- Overview of Safety Instrument Functions (SIFs)
- Introduction to Standards IEC 61508 and IEC 61511
- Equipment Under Control (EUC)
- Introduction in Identifying Hazards and Analysing Risks
- Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) - Safety Life Cycle Stages
- Overview of Safety Integrity Levels (SILs)
DAY 2: Hazards & Risk Reduction
- Identifying Hazards and Risk Analysis Tools
- Process Control vs. Safety Control
- Layers of Protection Models (LOPs)
- Risk Reduction and Risk Ranking Classification
- Determining Safety Integrity Levels (SILs)
- Developing the Safety Requirements Specification
DAY 3: Technology Choices and Reliability Analysis
- IEC 61508 / IEC 61511 Technology Requirements
- Pneumatic Systems
- Relay Systems and Solid-state Systems
- Microprocessor / PLC Systems
- Issues related to System Size and Complexity
- Reliability of Components Databases
DAY 4: Overview of SIS Field Devices
- Importance of Field Devices
- Types of Sensors
- Final Elements (pressure relief and shutdown valves)
- Nuisance Trips, Voting Schemes and Redundancy
- Design requirements for Field Devices
- Installation of Field Device concerns
DAY 5: Safety Systems Engineering
- Step-by-Step Safety Instrumentation System Development Plan
- SIS Functional Testing Procedures
- Information Flow and Preparation of Documents
- Managing existing and future changes to an SIS
- Review of an SIS Design Checklist
- Close of Course
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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