Safety in Process Equipment Design and Operation

This DIXONTECH course delivers a professional understanding of Site Inspection and Safety Audit Best Practices, focusing on proactive hazard identification, compliance monitoring, and continual improvement of workplace safety systems. It equips participants with the skills to conduct systematic inspections, audits, and followup actions in line with international standards such as ISO 45001, OSHA, and ILO conventions. The training emphasizes practical techniques, reallife scenarios, and effective documentation methods for site safety management.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Fundamentals of Safety Inspection and Auditing
• Planning and Conducting Site Inspections
• Audit Methodologies and Documentation Techniques
• Corrective and Preventive Action Management
• Continuous Improvement and Reporting Best Practices

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Conduct effective site safety inspections
• Apply audit standards and compliance frameworks
• Identify hazards and recommend control measures
• Document findings and develop audit reports
• Ensure followup actions and preventive controls
• Strengthen organizational safety culture
• Monitor continual improvement initiatives

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO:

• Safety and Health Inspectors
• Site Supervisors and Engineers
• Facility and Maintenance Managers
• Risk and Compliance Officers
• Project and Construction Managers
• HSE Coordinators and Auditors
• Quality and Operations Managers

TRAINING METHODOLOGY:

The DIXONTECH approach combines lectures, handson field exercises, and interactive workshops. Participants will learn through real inspection simulations, group discussions, and analysis of case studies from various industries. Templates, checklists, and audit reports will be used to ensure participants master practical site inspection and audit documentation techniques.

DAY 1:

INTRODUCTION TO SITE INSPECTION AND AUDIT PRINCIPLES

• Overview of site safety inspections and audits
• Legal and regulatory frameworks overview
• Importance of proactive safety management
• Key audit and inspection terminology
• Objectives and benefits of inspections
• Roles and responsibilities of auditors
• Integrating audits into OHS management systems

DAY 2:

PLANNING AND PREPARING FOR SITE INSPECTIONS

• Developing inspection plans and schedules
• Selecting tools and equipment for inspections
• Defining scope, objectives, and methodologies
• Gathering background information and documents
• Riskbased prioritization of inspection areas
• Coordination and communication before inspections
• Preparing the inspection team and resources

DAY 3:

CONDUCTING SITE INSPECTIONS AND AUDITS

• Stepbystep site inspection process
• Identifying unsafe acts and unsafe conditions
• Observational and interviewing techniques
• Using checklists and audit protocols
• Verifying compliance and control measures
• Documenting observations and evidence collection
• Immediate corrective action recommendations

DAY 4:

REPORTING, DOCUMENTATION, AND FOLLOWUP ACTIONS

• Writing professional audit and inspection reports
• Classifying and prioritizing findings
• Root cause analysis of nonconformities
• Developing corrective and preventive action plans
• Tracking implementation and closure of actions
• Communicating audit results to stakeholders
• Building management accountability for safety

DAY 5:

ADVANCED AUDITING PRACTICES AND CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT

• Conducting riskbased and performance audits
• Integrating ISO 45001 principles into audits
• Evaluating audit effectiveness and KPIs
• Using digital tools for inspection management
• Lessons learned and best practices sharing
• Continuous improvement through feedback loops
• Final workshop: full mock audit and debriefing session