Second part of Risk Based Process Safety (RBPS) webinar series now available
13th May 2026
The second part of our Risk Based Process Safety (RBPS) webinar series is now available to watch online, shifting the spotlight from prevention to mitigation.
While the first part explored how to detect early warning signs and restore control – stopping accidents before they occur, this follow‑up session examined how to minimise harm to people, the environment, and assets IF prevention fails and things go wrong.
Key mitigation themes
The session walked attendees through a comprehensive set of mitigation strategies, including:
- Siting and layout – designing facilities to reduce exposure and impact
- Secondary and tertiary containment – limiting the spread of hazardous releases
- Relief systems – managing overpressure safely
- Detection and abatement – identifying releases early and reducing their severity
- Firefighting and emergency isolation – rapid response to control escalation
- Blast‑resistant buildings and shelters – protecting personnel during high‑hazard events
- Evacuation planning – ensuring safe movement of people
- Emergency response plans – coordination across internal teams and local communities
- Preparedness, communication, and drills – building capability through practice
- Incident investigation and analysis – learning from events to prevent recurrence
- Organisational learning, leadership, and governance – embedding safety into culture and decision‑making
Building a resilient safety culture
A central message of the session was that mitigation is not a last resort – it is a critical layer of protection that must be designed, maintained, and practised long before an incident occurs. Strong leadership, clear communication, and a culture of continuous learning remain essential to effective Risk Based Process Safety (RBPS) implementation.
- Watch the first training session: Risk Based Process Safety (RBPS) – Leadership and Culture
- Watch the second training session: Risk Based Process Safety (RBPS) – Mitigation
If you would like further information about the upcoming training course, please get in touch at safetycentre@icheme.org or explore our available training options online.