Free Live Online =Method CPD Seminar with Q&A

Next date - 1st May 2025.

The =Method CPD Seminars are FREE to attend events presented by our specialist consultants.

At each 1-day Seminar we pick a series of topics that we think will be of interest and which can provide the basis for maintaining qualifications, such as the TUV Functional Safety and the =Method Hazard Study Leader, through CPD.

CPD Seminar - 8 CPD hours If you have an involvement or interest in the fields of Functional Safety, Process Safety and OT Cyber Security, then the CPD Seminar is for you. A healthy amount of time is dedicated to Q&A and the =Method team will do their best to answer your questions.

Agenda

The agenda for the May 2025 Seminar will be announced closer to the event.

Delegate Rating 92.3%

Delegate feedback

"Really well laid out and informative, I appreciated the additional Q&A time allocated and the explanation around questions I might not otherwise have understood. "

"Good overview on wide ranging topics, useful snippets of information applicable at my workplace. "

"I was particularly interested in the 'dealing with the HSE', and 'questions to ask design contractors' modules. "

"It was all great TBH "

"I think overall the course delivery was successful. "

"I gained skills/ knowledge which are useful after the seminar"

"I learned that honesty and realistic planning are crucial for managing and reducing stress during HSE inspections. "

"Cannot think of any improvements, was very impressed with everything presented. "

"I think the entire seminar went well. "

"First two sessions were most captivating for me, but all had relevance "

"Very insightful and highlights the challenges of culture and management lack of awareness "

"My highlight was the concept of LOPA pitfalls & Basic PDF average calculation section. "

"Everything was excellent as usual at Method "

"Lively debates amongst hosts "

"Cybersecurity information was very useful "

"It was good to hear other people's experiences out in the field, and some of the issues they have encountered."

"So many Golden Nuggets in the presentations. "

"Overall the learning experience was excellent"

"Very good method of hosting a roadshow / seminar! very well chaired and managed throughout! Good mix of subjects covering FS, CS and PS!"

"Not sure if any improvements could be made as the pace, delivery and regular breaks were just right for me. "

Previous Agendas

October 2024 Agenda

Fundamentals of Process Safety Management The main elements required in a good process safety management system.
Lessons Learned: The Smiler ride roller coaster crash. First in a series exploring the lessons we can learn from previous incidents: lessons for chemical manufacturers from the Smiler ride roller coaster accident of 2015.
Functional Safety Assessments. Discussing common failings and non-compliances and identifying the potentially dangerous failures these represent.
Machinery Safety Devices. Issues that arise when using machinery safety certified devices in SIFs that should comply with IEC 61511.
Fundamentals of Cyber Security. The threat landscape is continually evolving and system complexity and inter-connectedness is increasing – so what should you do?
Prior Use. A review of a prior use project scrutinised by the regulator.

April 2024 Agenda

Taking the stress out of HSE Visits
What happens after a Functional Safety Assessment Stage 3
Don’t buy security vulnerabilities – Understanding Supply Chain Risk
PFD Calculation - The basics
What to ask your Design Contractor and your Systems Integrator
LOPA pitfalls

April 2023 Agenda

A review – 10 years of functional safety, process safety and OT Cyber security
Verification and Assessment – the value they add
Lessons learnt from HazOp studies
What do we typically find from an FSA 4?

Managing Legacy Systems

Senior Management’s role in Functional Safety
Operations staff and cyber security
A debate – “This house believes that you don’t need to do an FSA 1 if the HazOp and LOPA conclude no SIL”