Join Our 5-Day On-Site Process Safety Training | Starts Oct 27

Training Overview

Prime Process Safety Center is excited to announce our first-ever on-site training program, offering a flexible, day-by-day format that covers essential topics in process safety. Whether you’re an EHS professional, engineer, or plant manager, you can register for the full five-day course or select individual days that best match your goals. Each session is designed to deepen your understanding, sharpen your skills, and help you implement safety systems that go beyond compliance.

Location: Prime Process Safety Center, 12925 Cypress North Houston Rd, Cypress, TX 77429
Dates: Oct 27 – 31, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM daily
Includes: Light breakfast, lunch, training materials, and a certificate of completion
Price: $595/day per attendee

Flexible Schedule: Join Any Day

Day 1 – Oct 27

Chemical Reaction Hazards and Risk Assessment

Gain essential tools to identify and mitigate chemical reactivity hazards with a focus on preventing thermal runaway reactions. Learn screening methods, calorimetry, PHI factors, and how to integrate inherently safer design into your process.

Topics include:

• Thermal and pressure hazards

• Calorimetric testing (DSC, ARC, RC)

• Reaction kinetics

• Risk analysis with real case studies

Day 2 – Oct 28

Safe Handling & Processing of Combustible Dusts

Explore practical strategies for preventing and protecting against combustible dust hazards. Understand how to assess explosion risks and apply the Basis of Safety framework across diverse operations.

Topics include:

• NFPA 660 and related standards

• Combustibility testing (Kst, Pmax, MIE, MIT)

• Explosion prevention and protection (venting, suppression, isolation)

• Dust hazard analysis (DHA) case studies

Day 3 – Oct 29

Understanding and Controlling Electrostatic Hazards

Delve into how static electricity is generated and how it can ignite flammable atmospheres. This course includes real-world case studies and demonstrations of electrostatic discharges.

Topics include:

• Types of electrostatic discharge (spark, brush, cone, etc.)

• Testing methods and electrostatic properties

• NFPA 77 and IEC 60079-32 guidance

• Bonding, grounding, and other mitigation techniques

Day 4 – Oct 30

Evaluation & Selection of Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous Areas

Learn how to assess hazardous area classifications and select compliant electrical and mechanical equipment that minimizes ignition risks in classified zones.

Topics include:

• NEC Articles 500–506, NFPA 497/499, IEC 60079

• Explosion protection methods (Ex d, Ex e, Ex i, etc.)

• Ingress protection, temperature codes, certification labeling

• Equipment selection workshops and real incident reviews

Day 5 – Oct 31

Beyond Compliance: Development and Implementation of PSM in the Workplace

Move from meeting regulatory requirements to building a culture of safety excellence. This day offers practical strategies for implementing an effective Process Safety Management (PSM) program.

Topics include:

• Overview of OSHA 1910.119 and its 14 elements

• Integration with EPA RMP and NFPA

• PSM implementation challenges and best practices

• Interactive workshop on mapping PSM elements at your facility

Meet Your Instructors

Prime Process Safety Center President and CTO-Dr. Guibing Zhao

Dr. Guibing Zhao is a highly accomplished chemical engineer and the co-founder of Prime Process Safety Center, bringing over 20 years of experience in chemical engineering and process safety.

He specializes in:

• Hazard assessment

• Incident investigation

• Emergency relief system design

• Process Safety Management

Dr. Zhao has led numerous projects involving:

• Chemical reaction hazards

• Dust explosions

• Flammable liquids and gases

• Ignition source analysis (including electrostatics)

• Advanced safety technologies

Over the course of his career, Dr. Zhao has held leadership and technical roles across both industry and research. His expertise and leadership have helped companies strengthen their safety programs and manage complex process risks more effectively.

Prime Process Safety Center CEO – Dr. Emmanuel Kwasi Addai, MBA, CCPSC, CSP, CFEI

Dr. Emmanuel Kwasi Addai is the President and CEO of Prime Process Safety Center, with a decade of combined experience in process safety engineering and consulting, manufacturing, research, and environmental engineering.

He specializes in:

• Fire and explosion hazard assessment

• Process hazard analysis (PHA)

• Regulatory compliance and risk auditing

• Combustible dust risk management

• Process Safety Management (PSM) training

Dr. Addai has led over 300 assessments and investigations, including PHAs, PSM audits, and incident analyses for clients across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Pakistan. He is well versed in major codes and standards such as NFPA, OSHA 1910, EPA-RMP, and FM Global.

In addition to consulting, Dr. Addai has developed and delivered numerous training programs focused on combustible dust hazard control. He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications and conference papers, and serves as an adjunct professor at Sam Houston State University, where he teaches courses on Process Safety Management.

Who This Training Is For

This course is ideal for:

• EHS professionals and process safety managers

• Chemical, mechanical, and electrical engineers

• Plant managers and operations supervisors

• Compliance and regulatory staff

• Anyone responsible for implementing or improving safety systems

Why It’s Worth Your Time

✔️ Five core process safety topics in one immersive week

✔️ Delivered by industry experts with real-world experience

✔️ Hands-on activities, real-world case studies, and expert-led sessions

✔️ Boost your safety credentials and practical skills

✔️ Network with peers across industries

Have Questions? We’re Here to Help

We’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re wondering about the registration, schedule, or anything else related to the training, don’t hesitate to reach out.
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Any questions or concerns? To learn more about our services, please call +1 (346) 462-3838 /+1 (346) 462-3816 or email info@primeprocesssafety.com.

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