Course Overview
The half-day Contain It - Preventing the Loss of Containment course at ERGT Australia builds awareness and practical skills to safely manage hazardous fluids and prevent spills, leaks, and releases in high-risk workplaces.
ERGT delivers this course in partnership with Safer Together
The Contain It - Preventing the Loss of Containment course at ERGT Australia is an interactive and practical training course for energy and resources personnel in WA to experience the first-hand effects of hydrocarbon releases in a safe and controlled environment. The aim of this course is to increase awareness of the process safety hazards within Major Hazardous Facilities. Training will provide an overview of major accidents, the mechanisms and impacts of process safety releases; and an individual’s role in preventing major accidents.
Delivered within half a day, this immersive training combines theory and hands-on practice giving an understanding of major accident hazards is essential for everyone working in hazardous workplaces to embed learning. Although many companies conduct process safety awareness training in the classroom or on-line, very few people have experienced a physical loss of containment scenario. Suitable for those new to the industry as well as experienced workers in the energy and resources sector
ERGT Australia delivers Contain It under license to Safer Together. Safer Together is a not-for-profit, member-led organisation of Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Industry Operating Companies and Contract Partner Companies committed to creating the leadership and collaboration needed to build a strong and consistent safety culture in our rapidly evolving industry.
Key details
Learning Objectives
- By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Recognising inherent scenarios and risks associated with process safety hazards at major hazard facilities
- The ability to knowledgeably discuss process safety hazards and mitigations with all stakeholders
- Situational awareness in a Loss of Containment event
- Increased confidence to intervene and stop work if an unsafe process safety condition or behaviour is identified
Prior Skills & Knowledge
Training Standards Pre-requisites:
There are no pre-requisites from the training standard for this course.
There are no formal training prerequisites for the Contain It - Preventing the Loss of Containment
What to expect
Additional Information on behalf of Safer Together:
ERGT delivers this Contain It course under licence and on behalf of Safer Together. It is a requirement from Safer Together that the following information is collected from each course learner and shared with them.
- Learners name
- Employer details
Learner Support
ERGT Australia is committed to supporting all learners to participate fully and achieve the best possible outcome from their training. If you have any concerns about your ability to complete this course, please contact us before your course date.
Physical wellbeing
- This is a classroom-based course with no physical activity requirements
- Learners with mobility or accessibility needs should contact ERGT prior to attendance to discuss any adjustments required
Psychological wellbeing
- Course content includes real-world case studies and scenarios that reference workplace hazards, risk, and safety incidents — some of which may involve serious injury or fatality
- Learners who find any content distressing are encouraged to speak with their facilitator at any time
- ERGT trainers are experienced in delivering safety-critical content in a respectful and supportive environment
Cognitive wellbeing
- Course content builds progressively across the day, moving from foundational industry knowledge through to applied risk management tools and safety leadership
- Facilitators use a range of delivery methods — discussion, scenario analysis, and case studies — to support different learning styles
- Learners who require additional time or support with assessments are encouraged to speak with their facilitator or contact ERGT's learner support team before the course






