Safety Integrity Levels Online (SILs)
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| Programme: | Three Online Sessions 11 - 13 July 2022 - 10.00am - Noon (BST) |
| Price: | £525 + vat (per person) |
| BVAA Member Price: | £320 + vat (per person) |
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Course description: This course is specifically intended for valve and actuator manufacturers who are being asked to supply products with a Safety Integrity Level (SIL) capability. Session 1 is an overview of hazards, risk and SILs to help attendees understand where a ‘SIL’ comes from and the necessity of a proper specification prior to design. Examples of safety instrumented functions in the process industry are given to illustrate the principles. Session 2 concerns the safety-related aspects of the design of the ‘final element’ in the safety system and how to achieve the specified ‘SIL capability’. Reliability modelling, assessment and quality system requirements are all covered. Session 3 includes an overview of the regulatory framework, IEC 61508 and related standards (such as IEC 61511) and the various approaches used to demonstrate conformity. (Session 3 may also include any remaining topics from session 2 if time did not permit them to be covered then). Target audience: The course is aimed at all those who are involved in the design and specification of valves, actuators and related accessories, such as design engineers, reliability and quality engineers, technical managers and product applications specialists. Supporting material: Manuals based on the lecture slides together with supplementary information sheets are provided. Frequent question and answer sessions are included for clarification. 1. Introduction to functional safety and SILs •Introduction to the course •Hazards, risks, risk reduction, ALARP, safety instrumented functions (SIFs) and safety integrity levels (SILs) •The generic safety instrumented system (SIS: sensor, logic and final element) •Examples of SIFs •How systems fail and the need for hardware and systematic integrity •Q&As 2.Designing to achieve SIL capability •Reliability concepts, terms and relationship with the safety application •Subsystems, elements and their SIL-related properties (HFT, SFF and Type) •Estimating unit failure data by failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) •Reliability modeling for actuated valve packages •Proven-in-use data and justification •Example valve/actuator functional safety datasheets •The safety manual (failure data, assumptions, conditions and restrictions) •The ‘Systematic Capability’ (ISO 9001-plus: lifecycle documentation, techniques and measures, functional safety management) •Examples and walk throughs •Q&As 3.Regulatory, standards and compliance •The current regulatory position •Standards overview (IEC 61508 and IEC 61511) •Assessment and certification •Q&As
Classroom based training
Our one-day classroom-based courses will follow a similar format:
- Offices open from 8.30am onwards
- The course will start at 9.00am prompt
- There will be a break for lunch, usually 12.30pm - 1.00pm
- Each course will finish at 5.00pm at the latest
We provide a buffet lunch and would be grateful if you could inform us if you have any dietary restrictions or preferences on booking.
Course Materials
Full notes and course materials are supplied. Delegates will also receive a BVAA Manual specific to the course they attend.
Accessibility
Our training facility is on the first floor, with no wheelchair access. On both the ground floor and first floor we have an accessible toilet.
If you have any questions, or would like to discuss your specific requirements before your visit, please contact us on 01295 221270 or email enquiry@bvaa.org.uk.
Where to stay
Premier Inn, Castle Quay, Banbury, OX16 5UN
Tel: 0330 175 9013
Website: https://www.premierinn.com/
Parking: Chargeable off-site parking is available at Castle Quay Shopping Centre (OX16 5UN).
Premier Inn, Stroud Park, Ermont Way, Banbury, OX16 4AE
Tel: 0333 321 9439
Website: https://www.premierinn.com/
Parking is limited at our offices, so if you are staying at a local hotel with your colleagues, it may be worth considering a taxi to Banbury Office Village (OX16 2SB).
Need a taxi?
Royal Cars Banbury
Tel: 01295 255555
Website: https://www.royalcarsbanbury.co.uk/
Castle Cars Ltd
Tel: 01295 270011
Website: https://www.castlecarsbanbury.co.uk/
Online Courses
When participating in an online course, you should ensure that you have the hardware and software required in place. You must have an Internet-connected computer with:
- Audio capability - you will need to hear our trainer and be heard.
- Microsoft Teams - all online courses are delivered via Microsoft Teams.
Training Course Cancellation Policy
Delegate cancellations more than 14 days before the course date will normally receive a full refund or credit. Cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable. Â Delegate substitutions are permitted up to 48 hours before course commencement. BVAA reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses. In such cases, a full refund or transfer will be offered.
Acknowledgement - By booking a BVAA training course, the delegate (and/or the booking organisation) confirms that they have read, understood, and accepted this Training Course Cancellation Policy.
Disclaimer
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The contents of BVAA Training materials should not be construed as professional advice and the publishers disclaim liability for any loss, howsoever caused, arising directly or indirectly from reliance on the information in the material.
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BVAA TRAINING COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY
1. Delegate Cancellation
If a delegate is unable to attend a booked BVAA training course, the following terms apply:
- Cancellations received more than 14 days before the course date - A full refund will normally be issued, or (if preferred) the booking fee may be credited against the next scheduled BVAA training course.
- Cancellations received 14 days or fewer before the course date - No refund will normally be available, as event costs will already have been committed and cannot reasonably be recovered, to avoid these costs being passed on to other members.
- Non‑attendance without prior notice - No refund will be given.
2. Delegate Substitution
- A booked delegate may be substituted, at no additional cost, up to 48 hours before course commencement.
- BVAA must be notified in advance of the substitute’s name and contact details.
3. Exceptional Circumstances
- BVAA recognises that exceptional circumstances can arise.
- Requests for refunds or credits outside the terms above will be considered fairly and reasonably at BVAA’s discretion, but cannot be guaranteed.
4. Course Cancellation or Changes by BVAA
- BVAA reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or reschedule a training course where necessary (for example due to low delegate numbers, instructor availability, or unforeseen circumstances).
- In the event that BVAA cancels a course, delegates will be offered:
- a full refund where possible, or
- the option to transfer their booking to a rescheduled or alternative course.
- BVAA cannot accept liability for travel, accommodation, or other associated costs incurred by delegates.
5. Refund Method
- Any refunds due will be made to the original payer, using the original payment method where possible.
Acknowledgement
By booking a BVAA training course, the delegate (and/or the booking organisation) will be required to confirm that they have read, understood, and accepted this Training Course Cancellation Policy. These terms apply to all bookings, whether made by individuals or organisations.
