Half-Day Workshop on Human Factors

This half-day Human Factors workshop focuses on practical application of human performance principles in high-hazard industries. The programme covers two core areas: Safety-Critical Task Analysis (SCTA) and Human Factors in Incident Investigations. Through focused discussions and selected case studies, participants will gain practical insights into identifying human error traps and improving operational risk controls in an accessible, industry-oriented format.

Course Details

Date From : 16-04-26 Date To : 16-04-26
Time From : 13:00:00 Time To : 17:00:00
Venue : Singapore Polytechnic Graduates' Guild 1010 Dover Rd
Objective :

The objective of this workshop is to enhance participants’ practical understanding of how human performance influences major accident risks. The workshop equips participants with practical tools to conduct basic Safety-Critical Task Analysis and apply human factors thinking during incident investigations in high-hazard environments.

Synopsis :

The workshop introduces practical human factors methodologies relevant to industrial operations. Participants will learn how to identify safety-critical tasks, understand common human failure types, and recognise performance influencing factors through simplified real-world examples. The session emphasises prevention and learning from incidents, while briefly highlighting alignment with Singapore Safety Case expectations.

About The Speaker

Teng Chong Seng

Senior Professional Officer, Singapore Institute of Technology
President, Society of Loss Prevention

Teng Chong Seng brings over 40 years of industry experience spanning enterprise resilience, environmental sustainability, workplace safety and health, process safety, and business continuity across the Asia-Pacific region. He has successfully led large-scale greenfield projects in semiconductor wafer fabrication and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

He is actively involved in professional organizations and currently serves as President of the Society of Loss Prevention for Process Industries. He holds a Master of Science in Environmental Management from the National University of Singapore, along with bachelor’s degrees in environmental technology (Deakin University) and Business Administration (RMIT University).

 Senthilvelan Karthikganesh

Lead Process Safety, Asahi Kasei

Senthilvelan Karthikganesh has over 20 years of experience in process safety, process design, process engineering, and plant operations across the chemical and petrochemical industries in Asia. He has served in key roles including Safety Case Lead, Process Risk Analysis (PHA/LOPA) Leader, Human Factors Specialist, and Consequence Modelling Practitioner.

He currently serves as Lead Process Safety at Asahi Kasei Singapore, supporting regulatory Safety Case development, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), ALARP demonstrations, Management of Change (MOC/PSSR), alarm management, and incident investigations. He is concurrently pursuing a Doctor of Engineering (Process Safety) at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), with research focused on Safe Operating Limits in Major Hazard Installations.

He holds a Master of Science in Safety, Health & Environment (Process Safety specialization) and a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering from the National University of Singapore (NUS).

Juan Badathuruge Sadun Lakruwan

Process Safety Specialist, MSD Singapore

Juan Sadun Lakruwan has over 11 years of professional experience in safety and process safety management. He currently serves as a Process Safety Specialist at MSD Singapore, supporting Safety Case development, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), ALARP demonstrations, Management of Change, training, incident investigations, and safety audits.

He holds a Master of Science in Safety, Health & Environment (Process Safety specialization) from the National University of Singapore and a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical Engineering from Nanyang Technological University.


Who Should Attend

  • Operations and Maintenance Supervisors
  • Process Safety and HSE Practitioners
  • Safety Case Coordinators
  • Engineers and Technical Managers
  • Professionals involved in incident investigations or operational risk management

SDU Points/FSM-CPD Points/PDU Points

  • Awarded 4 SDU points by MOM-WSH CPD Board
  • E-Certificate of Attendance will be issued to all attendees upon completion.

Closing Date

10 April 2026

Programme Timetable

Time

Programme

1230-13:00

Registration

1300-1310

Welcome Remarks

1310-1400

Session 1: Safety-Critical Task Analysis

(Overview & Practical Example)

1400-1430

Group Exercise: SCTA Case Study

1430-1445

Tea Break

1445-1515

Session 2: Human Factors in Incident Investigations                             (Simplified Framework & Example)

1515-1600

Group Exercise: Incident Case Study

1600-1620

Key Takeaways & Practical Application in Industry

1620-1700

Q & A and Closing Remarks


  • Speaker

Senior Professional Officer, Singapore Institute of Technology


Teng Chong Seng is a Senior Professional Officer at the Singapore Institute of Technology, bringing over 40 years of extensive industry experience. He has a distinguished career in leading enterprise resilience, environmental sustainability, workplace safety and health, process safety functions, and business continuity readiness across the Asia Pacific Region. Chong Seng has successfully involved in the startups of billion-dollar greenfield projects in semiconductor wafer fabrication and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Throughout his career, Chong Seng has expanded his domain expertise to encompass broader knowledge in the life cycle of supply chain management, and project management. He is actively involved with professional organisation and is the President of the Society of Loss Prevention for Process Industries. He attains the professional membership of Fire Safety Manager’s Association Singapore, and the Institute of Sustainability & Environmental Professionals, United Kingdom. Chong Seng holds a Master of Science in Environmental Management from the National University of Singapore and bachelor’s degrees in environmental technology (DEAKIN University), and Business Administration (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology).

  • Speaker

Lead Process Safety, Asahi Kasei Singapore

Having more than 20 years of experience in process safety, process design, process engineering, and plant operations, with extensive exposure across the chemical and petrochemical industries in Asia. Recognised as a strong team player with professional accomplishments including roles as Safety Case Lead, Process Risk Analysis (PHA/LOPA) Leader, Human Factors Specialist, Consequence Modelling Practitioner, and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt holder.

Currently serving as Lead Process Safety at Asahi Kasei, Singapore, where he supports regulatory Safety Case development, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), ALARP demonstrations, Human Factors Study, MOC/PSSR, alarm management, and incident investigations. He is concurrently pursuing a Doctor of Engineering (Process Safety) at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), with a research focus on determining and managing Safe Operating Limits in Major Hazard Installations.

He holds a Master of Science in Safety, Health & Environment (Process Safety specialisation) and a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering, both from the National University of Singapore (NUS).

 

  • Speaker

Process Safety Specialist, MSD Singapore

Juan Badathuruge Sadun Lakruwan has over 11 years of professional experience in the field of safety and is currently serving as a Process Safety Specialist at MSD Singapore. He has a strong interest in process safety and is a driven, process-oriented professional who continuously seeks to learn, embraces new ideas, and strives for ongoing personal and professional improvement. He is also a collaborative team player who builds positive working relationships and contributes effectively within teams.

In this capacity, he supports the site in Safety Case development, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), ALARP demonstrations, Management of Change, training, incident investigations, and safety audits.

He holds a Master of Science in Safety, Health & Environment (Process Safety specialisation) from the National University of Singapore and a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical Engineering from Nanyang Technological University.

Non-Member: $100
Member: $80