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Operational Safety

Safe Work Practices (SWP)

Apply the practices that prevent the most common incidents.

  • Online
  • 24 hours
  • Beginner level
  • Spanish and English
  • Verifiable certificate
Instructor: Luis Alfonso Sanchez

When you finish, you’ll be able to

  • Strengthens the ability to plan, authorize, perform and supervise work in a safe and controlled manner.
  • Develops competencies to identify hazards, assess risks and select the most appropriate controls before starting each activity.
  • Improves operational discipline through consistent compliance with procedures, standards and safe work practices.
  • Reduces the likelihood of incidents associated with routine and non-routine work through the systematic application of preventive controls.
  • Promotes the correct use of Control of Work tools, such as permits to work, risk analysis, hazardous energy isolation and other critical practices.
  • Increases coordination and effective communication among Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HSE and contractor companies during the execution of activities.
  • Strengthens the decision-making of supervisors, performers and authorizers, ensuring that the conditions for performing the work are acceptable.
  • Supports compliance with legal requirements, corporate standards and international best practices for managing high-risk work.
  • Protects people, asset integrity, operational continuity and the environment through the effective application of safe work practices.
  • Contributes to strengthening the Process Safety culture and integrated risk management, promoting safer, more resilient and operationally disciplined organizations.

Safe Work Practices are one of the fundamental pillars for preventing incidents in industrial activities, as they establish the controls needed to plan, authorize, perform and supervise work safely. The objective of this course is to develop in participants the competencies needed to apply these practices in accordance with best practices, strengthening operational discipline, hazard identification and control, risk management during non-routine work, and compliance with established procedures, thereby helping to protect people, facility integrity, operational continuity and the environment.

Training scope

This training provides the technical knowledge and criteria needed to effectively implement and apply Safe Work Practices during the planning, authorization, execution, supervision and closeout of work activities involving exposure to hazards. The course covers hazard identification, risk assessment, the application of preventive controls, procedural compliance, coordination among the areas involved and the strengthening of operational discipline, in line with the best practices promoted by CCPS for Control of Work. Its approach helps prevent incidents, protect the integrity of people and assets, and strengthen the Process Safety culture in high-risk organizations.

Methodology

Synchronous virtual: It will be delivered through a multimedia presentation, Explaining the theoretical component and relating it to real situations in organizations based on the experience of the instructor and the participants' companies (if any), Discussions and exercises based on the course objectives will be carried out.

Asynchronous virtual: A series of modules related to the course syllabus will be presented; each module will include a series of questions that will reinforce the information received, and where you can download all the information related to the training activity.

In-person: To be agreed

This training includes

  • Synchronous / Asynchronous Virtual: Digital course notes downloaded directly from the training activity.
  • In-person: Printed / digital course materials

Curriculum

  • 19modules
  • 131videos
  • 24hours
  • 18module exams
  • Final exam
  • 7downloadable documents

You see the full curriculum when you enroll.

Who is it for?

This course is intended for plant operators, technicians, maintenance personnel, supervisors, crew leaders, engineers, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) professionals, contractors and other workers who plan, authorize, supervise or perform activities with exposure to operational risks. It is also aimed at managers, coordinators and those responsible for risk management who seek to strengthen operational discipline, improve the control of routine and non-routine work, and ensure the correct application of safe work practices as part of a comprehensive safety and Process Safety management system.

Requirements

  • No prior knowledge of Safe Work Practices or Process Safety is required.
  • Basic knowledge of occupational health and safety Recommended, not mandatory.
  • Working in or having an interest in roles related to operations, maintenance, engineering, supervision, contractors or Health, Safety and Environment (HSE).
  • Ability to interpret procedures, work instructions and safety standards.
  • Willingness to participate actively in learning activities and case analyses.
  • Commitment to compliance with safety standards, operational discipline and continuous improvement.
  • Access to a computer or mobile device with an Internet connection to take the online course.
  • Basic skills in using online learning platforms (LMS) and digital communication tools.

Your instructor

Luis Alfonso Sanchez

Luis Alfonso Sanchez

Eng. M.Sc. · Process Safety Expert

CCPS-certified Process Safety Expert with 20+ years of experience and over 1,200 hours of specialized training in the oil and gas industry. Co-founder of Global Safety Solutions and a technical leader in qualitative and semi-quantitative process risk studies (HAZOP, HAZID, PHA, What-If, Bow-Tie, LOPA, SIL-RG, FTA, ETA, CDC) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), combining methodological rigor with strong operational judgment.

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  • You get it when you pass the final exam, as a PDF.
  • Anyone can verify it with its unique code, in seconds.
  • Refresher recommended every year.
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Terms and conditions

Global Safety Solutions Course Responsibility and Disclaimer

The material presented in this Global Safety Solutions (GSS) training course is intended solely for educational and workforce training purposes. This course provides general safety awareness, hazard recognition and best practice guidelines applicable to the subject covered.

This course is taught and facilitated by qualified Global Safety Solutions personnel, whose role is to provide professional training guidance based on industry experience and recognized safety codes and standards.

Global Safety Solutions, its instructors, subject matter experts, affiliates and all parties involved in the development, distribution, delivery or maintenance of this course shall be held harmless from any and all liability for any incident, injury, illness, loss or damage resulting from the misuse, misinterpretation or application of the course content outside its training scope and purpose.

Participation in this course does not substitute for or replace compliance with applicable federal, state or local regulations, including, but not limited to, OSHA requirements, industry standards, employer policies or site-specific procedures.

Each participant acknowledges that it is their responsibility to:

  • Comply with all applicable laws, regulations and company safety policies.
  • Read, understand and follow all equipment manufacturer instructions, operating manuals and personal protective equipment (PPE) limitations.
  • Comply with all site-specific procedures, including Job Safety Analyses (JSA), permit systems and emergency response plans.

This training is intended to support, not replace, employer-provided safety programs and does not authorize any person to perform work outside their assigned qualifications or job responsibilities.

By continuing with this training, you confirm that you understand and accept the responsibilities and limitations described above. If you acknowledge and accept these conditions, you may begin your training.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the certificate verifiable?

Yes. When you complete the training you receive a certificate that can be verified online: it carries a unique code and a QR code so anyone can check it.

What language is the training in?

The platform and support are available in Spanish and English, in your language.

Do I need prior experience?

No, beyond what is noted under “Requirements”. The training is built to guide you step by step.

How do I get my certificate?

Complete the training and pass the assessment; your certificate is issued, downloadable and verifiable online.

Is it a one-time payment?

Yes: one-time payment, no subscription. This training is refreshed every year: when your certificate is about to expire you can renew it (it is bought again). Checkout is completed securely and encrypted.

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