Process Safety Training
Wellkinetics
Pre-Startup Safety Review Training
Verify Readiness. Start Up Safely.
Course Overview
Starting up a process before it is truly ready is one of the most consequential decisions in industrial operations. This 1-day intensive Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) training equips your team to conduct rigorous PSSR, catch what others miss, and prevent startup-related incidents before they occur.
Duration
1 day
Location
By Client
Mode
In-person
HRDCorp Claimable
Yes
Why Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) Training Matters
The moment hazardous materials or energy are introduced into a process is one of the most critical in its entire lifecycle. Whether it follows a new installation, a modification, or a period of shutdown, startup exposes hidden flaws: incomplete construction, improperly implemented changes, missing procedures, undertrained personnel, and safety systems that have not been tested.
Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) falls under the CCPS PSM Elements and is one of the last systematic opportunities to catch these gaps before they lead to a major incident. Yet in many organizations, PSSR is treated as a checklist formality rather than a rigorous verification activity, and the personnel conducting it lack the knowledge to do it properly.
This training changes that. In one day, your team will understand what PSSR is, when it is required, how to conduct it effectively, and how to act as a change agent for PSSR implementation in their facility.
Learning Outcomes
Participants of this course will gain the following key learning outcomes:
- Explain the PSSR element within the PSM framework
- Identify situations that trigger a PSSR
- Describe and undertake the key steps involved in a PSSR
- Verify readiness for safe startup
- Understand roles and responsibilities within the PSSR process
Who Should Attend
All personnel involved in the planning, execution, or authorization of process startups across operations, maintenance, engineering, HSE, and project functions.
- Operations Personnel
- Maintenance Teams
- Engineering Teams
- HSE Professionals
- Project Personnel
- Plant and Facility Managers
- Operations Supervisors and Team Leads
- Process Engineers
- Instrumentation and Control Engineers
- Commissioning and Construction Teams
Course Outline
A structured single-day program progressing from PSM foundations through to a hands-on PSSR practical workshop.
- Understanding Process Safety Management (PSM)
- PSSR and its Importance
- Activities Requiring PSSR
- Preparing for PSSR
- Undertaking a PSSR
Training Methodology
Every method used in this program is selected to move participants from conceptual understanding to practical application within a single training day.
Interactive Lectures
Structured delivery of PSSR concepts with real major incident case studies, regulatory requirements, and industry examples tailored to participants' operational contexts.
Case Studies and Workshops
Participants analyze real PSSR failures and successes, determine PSSR triggers for realistic scenarios, and complete a full hands-on PSSR on a practical case study in the afternoon workshop.
Quizzes
Knowledge checks at key points throughout the day reinforce learning, confirm understanding, and ensure participants are prepared to apply concepts in the practical workshop.
Discussions and Q&As
Facilitated group discussions and a structured Q&A session connect PSSR principles to participants' actual operations, startup challenges, and regulatory environment.
In-House Delivery
PSSR Training is designed for in-house delivery. Your team trains together using your actual startup scenarios and operational context, ensuring maximum relevance and immediate applicability.
- Delivered at your facility on a date and schedule that fits your operations calendar
- Workshop scenarios adapted to your specific process types, startup activities, and industry
- Participants can bring their own PSSR checklists and procedures to work with during the practical workshop
- Confidential discussion of your organization's current PSSR gaps and startup challenges
- Cost-effective for teams of 10 or more participants per session
- All HRDCorp claim documentation provided and fully supported
- Optional post-training PSSR program review for your facility
- Can be combined with PSM Fundamentals, MOC, HAZOP, or Bowtie training in a multi-day program
Frequently Asked Questions
Do participants need prior PSM or process safety knowledge?
No formal prerequisites are required. Module 1 provides the PSM context participants need to understand where PSSR fits within the framework. Participants who have attended PSM Fundamentals or MOC Training will find they can engage more deeply with the interface and integration content throughout the program.
What is the difference between PSSR and commissioning?
Commissioning is the technical process of bringing equipment and systems to an operational state, verifying that they function as designed. PSSR is a formal safety review that happens after or alongside commissioning to confirm that all PSM requirements have been met before hazardous materials or energy are introduced. Commissioning focuses on functionality; PSSR focuses on safety readiness. This course explains the relationship and boundary between the two clearly.
What industries is this training relevant to?
PSSR Training is relevant to any industry that operates with hazardous materials, energy, or complex processes, including:
- Oil and gas (upstream, midstream, downstream)
- Petrochemical and chemical manufacturing
- Power generation
- Pharmaceutical and specialty chemicals
- Mining and minerals
- Food and beverage processing
- Any facility subject to OSHA PSM, Seveso, or DOSH major hazard regulations
Can the practical workshop use our organization's own PSSR checklist and procedures?
Yes. For in-house delivery, we encourage clients to share their existing PSSR documentation in advance. Incorporating your own checklists, forms, and startup procedures into the practical workshop means participants practice with the actual tools they will use in their day-to-day work, which significantly increases post-training application.
What course materials will participants receive?
All participants receive comprehensive printed course notes covering all five modules, workshop materials and the practical PSSR case study, and a Certificate of Attendance. The course notes are designed to serve as a practical reference guide participants can use when planning and conducting PSSRs after the training.
How do we submit a HRDCorp claim for this training?
We provide all required documentation including the course outline, trainer credentials, official receipts, and attendance certificates. Our team guides you through every step of the HRDCorp portal submission process.
Equip Your Team to Verify Readiness and Start Up Safely
The full competency your operations, engineering, and HSE teams need to conduct rigorous pre-startup reviews and prevent startup-related incidents.
Need PSSR Consulting Beyond Training?
Wellkinetics provides hands-on PSSR program development, procedure design, PSSR facilitation support, and integration with your organization’s MOC and PSM systems.