Equip Your Team With the Knowledge to Protect, Comply, and Lead
Smith & Burgess offers technical training courses designed for engineers, safety professionals, and operations leaders responsible for implementing and maintaining Process Safety Management (PSM) programs. Whether you're building internal expertise, preparing new facilitators, or improving regulatory readiness, our training empowers your team with real-world knowledge backed by decades of engineering and consulting experience.
Led by seasoned industry experts, each course is grounded in OSHA PSM requirements, API and ASME codes, and Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP). Participants walk away with actionable tools, deeper confidence, and the ability to apply complex standards to real-world facility challenges.
From relief system design to PHA leadership and full-facility PSM awareness, we offer flexible learning formats to meet your team where they are—online, in person, or at your site.
Relief System Design Course
A hands-on, three-day course that teaches participants how to design, size, and evaluate relief systems in compliance with API 520/521, ASME BPVC, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119.
- In-person and live virtual options available
- Includes sizing workshops and code-based exercises
- Certificate with PDHs upon completion
PHA Leadership Training
A 3.5-day course that prepares safety professionals and engineers to facilitate PHAs using HAZOP and What-If methodologies.
- In-person only
- Includes full workshop simulation and leadership exercises
- Certificate with 28 PDHs
PSM for Engineers
Tailored specifically for engineers, this course explores the technical details of the PSM Standard, emphasizing the engineering aspects of Process Safety Management (PSM). Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, and the interplay of various engineering disciplines. The course covers the application of engineering controls and the use of process knowledge to enhance safety and ensure compliance with the 14 PSM Elements.
PSM for Managers
This course equips managers with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead effective Process Safety Management (PSM) programs. Focusing on the critical role of policies and procedures to meet the requirements of the 14 elements, it is designed for those who lead facilities and aim to balance regulatory compliance with risk management. Managers will learn to foster a safety-first culture and ensure the integrity of safety systems within their organizations.
PSM Essentials
This course provides a thorough review of Process Safety Management (PSM), covering the 14 elements, fundamental principles, key regulatory requirements, and essential safety practices. Designed for individuals with awareness-level knowledge of processing facilities, it emphasizes the importance and interconnectedness of each safety element and provides examples of effective PSM system implementation in covered facilities.
Onsite Training Options
Train your team at your facility with courses customized to your systems, schedules, and compliance needs. Available courses include:
- Relief System Design
- PHA Leadership
- PSM for Engineers
- PSM for Managers
- PSM Essentials
Designed for Process Safety Professionals
All Smith & Burgess training is developed for engineers, facilitators, and safety leaders in the process industries. Our clients include Fortune 500 operators in refining, petrochemical, chemical, midstream, and manufacturing sectors.
Whether you're onboarding new personnel or building leadership capacity within your safety and engineering teams, our courses deliver the depth, clarity, and regulatory alignment required for operational excellence.
Instruction Backed by Real-World Experience
Our instructors are practicing engineers and consultants who lead relief and flare system studies, facilitate PHAs, and support clients through audits and revalidations. They bring firsthand knowledge of regulatory expectations, system design challenges, and operational realities—and translate this expertise into practical instruction.
Every course is structured to enhance decision-making, elevate technical competency, and improve safety outcomes across your organization.
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