| Code | Date | Format | Currency | Team of 10 Per Person* |
Team of 7 Per Person* |
Early Bird Fee Per Person |
Normal Fee Per Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE2313 | 14 - 16 Dec 2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | SGD | 5,159 | 5,399 | 5,799 | 5,999 |
| PE2313 | 14 - 16 Dec 2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | USD | 4,213 | 4,409 | 4,699 | 4,899 |
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Code
PE2313Date
14 - 16 Dec 2026Format
Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaCurrency
SGDTeam of 10
Per Person*
5,159
Team of 7
Per Person*
5,399
Early Bird Fee
Per Person
5,799
Normal Fee
Per Person
5,999
Code
PE2313Date
14 - 16 Dec 2026Format
Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaCurrency
USDTeam of 10
Per Person*
4,213
Team of 7
Per Person*
4,409
Early Bird Fee
Per Person
4,699
Normal Fee
Per Person
4,899
*Fee per person in a team of 7 or 10 participating from the same organisation, registering 6 weeks before the course dateRequest for a quote if you have different team sizes, content customisation, alternative dates or course timing requirements Request for in-person classroom training or online (VILT) training format
The 3-Day Tripod Beta Accident Investigation Training provides a structured approach to understanding why incidents occur by focusing on underlying organisational causes rather than surface-level operational errors. The methodology is based on the Tripod Beta model developed by Shell in collaboration with the University of Leiden and the University of Manchester, and is widely used across high-risk industries such as oil & gas, energy, chemicals, rail, shipping, infrastructure, and healthcare.
The course introduces participants to the full Tripod Beta investigation lifecycle, starting from theoretical foundations of accident causation and human behaviour, through to structured fact-finding, barrier analysis, and causation mapping. Participants learn how accidents relate to safety management systems, how controls fail, and how organisational weaknesses contribute to incidents over time.
By combining classroom learning, video analysis, group exercises, and practical case studies (such as the “Hot Water Accident”), participants gain hands-on experience in applying Tripod Beta tools. The training also includes the use of InvestigatorXP® software, enabling structured analysis and reporting aligned with industry investigation practices.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of the Tripod Beta methodology and its role in organisational learning and accident prevention
- Identify and distinguish between immediate causes, preconditions, and underlying organisational causes in incident investigations
- Apply structured investigation techniques including fact-finding, interviews, timeline building, and STEP analysis
- Develop Tripod Beta diagrams using AEO (Agent–Event–Object) relationships and barrier analysis techniques
- Formulate evidence-based conclusions and SMART recommendations targeting failed or missing barriers and root causes
This course is designed for professionals involved in safety, operations, engineering, and risk management within high-risk and process-driven industries. It is particularly relevant to individuals who are responsible for investigating incidents, improving safety systems, or strengthening organisational learning from failures.
Typical participants include HSE managers, safety officers, process safety engineers, operations supervisors, maintenance engineers, project engineers, risk analysts, and reliability engineers. It is also highly suitable for incident investigation team members, safety auditors, and compliance professionals working in oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, construction, marine, transport, and industrial manufacturing sectors.
In addition, the course benefits senior technical personnel and managers who are accountable for safety performance and want to understand systemic accident causes beyond immediate operational issues. It is equally valuable for professionals who participate in corporate investigations, regulatory reporting, or safety management system improvement initiatives.
- Intermediate
- Advanced
The training uses an interactive, practice-oriented approach combining structured presentations, guided discussions, video-based learning, and facilitator-led exercises. Participants work through real-world case studies, particularly the “Hot Water Accident,” to apply Tripod Beta concepts step by step. Group activities reinforce understanding of human error theory, barrier failure, and causation pathways. Practical software-based exercises using InvestigatorXP® are also included to simulate real investigation workflows and develop hands-on analytical skills.
Your Expert Course Leader is an independent process safety consultant operating. He began his career after completing an MSc in Chemical Technology at Delft University of Technology, working for 12 years with a major international engineering consultancy where he developed strong expertise in industrial design and consulting.
Over time, his focus shifted toward safety in process industries, leading him to specialise in safety management systems, incident investigation, and process safety engineering. In 2004–2005, he further strengthened his expertise by completing postgraduate studies in Management of Safety, Health and Environment (MoSHE) at Delft University of Technology.
He is an accredited Tripod Beta trainer, assessor, and practitioner, and has extensive experience conducting and leading incident investigations across oil & gas, chemical, energy, and industrial sectors. His work includes investigations into explosions, fires, equipment failures, transport incidents, and complex process safety events across multiple countries.
His professional portfolio includes work with organisations such as Tebodin Consultants & Engineers BV and Krypton Consulting, as well as project engagements with companies including Shell Global Solutions, DSME, Linde, AkzoNobel, and various regulatory and safety bodies. He has also contributed to major process safety studies such as HAZOP, LOPA, BowTie, and QRA projects.
He has led and participated in a wide range of industrial investigations and safety studies across Europe, including offshore, chemical plants, refineries, and manufacturing facilities. His experience spans both technical and managerial aspects of safety, enabling him to bridge operational findings with organisational-level learning using structured methodologies such as Tripod Beta.
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A Tripod Beta Practitioner applies the Tripod Beta methodology to investigate incidents and identify underlying organisational causes. Rather than focusing only on immediate failures, practitioners analyse barrier performance, human factors, and systemic weaknesses. They use tools such as Agent–Event–Object (AEO) analysis and barrier mapping to understand how incidents develop. As a result, organisations can strengthen safety systems, improve organisational learning, and reduce the likelihood of similar incidents occurring in the future.
The Tripod Beta Practitioner methodology goes beyond identifying direct causes such as equipment failure or human error. Instead, it examines the organisational conditions and failed barriers that allowed an incident to occur. In contrast, many traditional root cause methods stop at a single cause. Therefore, Tripod Beta helps organisations uncover deeper weaknesses in safety management systems and implement more effective corrective actions.
Many high-risk industries use the Tripod Beta Practitioner approach because incidents often result from multiple interacting factors. Common sectors include oil and gas, petrochemicals, chemicals, energy generation, rail transport, marine operations, construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, and healthcare. Furthermore, organisations apply the methodology when they need a consistent and evidence-based process for investigating incidents and strengthening safety performance.
Tripod Beta treats human error as a symptom rather than the final cause of an accident. Instead, the methodology explores the conditions that shaped human behaviour. Investigators analyse factors such as workplace design, procedures, communication, workload, and supervision. Additionally, the method uses concepts from the Generic Error Modelling System (GEMS) to classify slips, lapses, mistakes, and violations. Therefore, organisations can address the conditions that contribute to errors rather than placing blame on individuals.
A Tripod Beta Practitioner does not treat human error as the final cause of an accident. Instead, the methodology examines the workplace conditions, organisational influences, and environmental factors that shape behaviour. Additionally, investigators use concepts from the Generic Error Modelling System (GEMS) to analyse slips, lapses, mistakes, and violations. Consequently, organisations can improve systems and processes rather than focusing on individual blame.
A Tripod Beta Practitioner should possess strong analytical, interviewing, and problem-solving skills. In addition, practitioners need to understand incident investigation techniques, human factors, barrier management, and safety management systems. They must gather evidence objectively, evaluate causal relationships, and develop practical recommendations. Furthermore, effective communication skills help practitioners engage stakeholders and present findings clearly. These capabilities enable organisations to identify systemic risks and implement meaningful safety improvements.
The Tripod Beta Practitioner methodology remains highly relevant because organisations increasingly focus on systemic safety and organisational learning. Furthermore, digital investigation tools, data analytics, and human factors principles continue to enhance incident investigation practices. As industries manage more complex operations and emerging risks, Tripod Beta Practitioners will play an important role in identifying underlying causes and supporting continuous safety improvement.
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