Hazard awareness course

One-day hazard awareness course at DNV's Spadeadam Research & Development Facility, Cumbria, UK

Course objective and scope

An essential part of the management of major accident hazards and process safety is the understanding of the consequences of accidental release.

This one-day course combines both classroom sessions and large-scale demonstrations, giving delegates a unique insight into explosions and fires.

With this, delegates will have an appreciation of the potential hazards of hydrocarbon installations.

Course content

Seminars

  • Major accident hazards
  • Jet fires
  • Explosions
  • Case study: Buncefield

Demonstrations

  • Pool fires
  • Swinging load
  • Jet fires
  • Vapour cloud deflagration
  • Explosion chamber

Due to the secure location of the Spadeadam Research & Development Facility, all visitors must have photographic ID when arriving on-site. Non-British nationals must send their passport details 4 weeks prior to the event.

Who should attend?

This course is applicable to anyone within the energy industry including:

  • Board members/senior management
  • Business and function leaders
  • Safety managers
  • Safety representatives
  • Hazard assessment engineers
  • Onshore and offshore operational personnel
  • Emergency response teams.
Date Duration Location Cost Reserve a place

Date

3 November 2026

Duration

1 day 

Location

Cost

GBP 1,650 + VAT

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2-day course combining the Hydrogen awareness course and the Hazard awareness course
Date Duration Location Cost Reserve a place

Date

3 - 4 November 2026

Duration

2 days

Location

Cost

GBP 2,995 + VAT

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Training courses at Spadeadam Research & Development Facility

Hazard awareness course (1 day)

This hazard awareness course offers the opportunity for delegates to gain a basic understanding of fires and explosions through a combination of practical demonstrations and lectures.

Explosions and fires hazards course (1 or 2 days)

This expert course provides delegates with an understanding of the potential consequences of hydrocarbon releases in the oil and gas industry by reference to key experimental research, modelling and major incidents.