EC50 – Safety Instrumented Systems: A Lifecycle Approach
2026-10-19 08:00 - 2026-10-23 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Kenexis, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston, TX 77079-2418, Houston, TX, 77079-2418, United States
Course Overview
Safety Instrumented Systems: A Lifecycle Approach (EC50) focuses on the engineering requirements for the specification, design, analysis, verification, and justification of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) used in the process industries.
Participants learn how to determine Safety Integrity Levels (SILs), apply Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and evaluate whether proposed or existing systems meet the performance and documentation requirements defined in ISA/IEC 61511 (ISA-84).
Course Details
Course #: EC50
Dates: October 19–23
Length: 4.5 days
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
CEUs: 3.2
Certificate: Certificate of completion provided
Exam: One exam included with registration
Certificate Program
EC50 is required for the ISA/IEC 61511 Safety Instrumented Systems Fundamentals Specialist Certificate.
Successful completion of the course and exam earns the ISA/IEC 61511 SIS Fundamentals Specialist designation.
Who Should Take EC50
– Automation and control engineers
– Safety and SIS engineers
– Process engineers
– Plant managers
– Plant safety and risk management professionals
Learning Objectives
– Define Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
– Understand the SIS lifecycle and functional safety management
– Identify applicable ANSI/ISA, IEC, and AIChE standards
– Determine Safety Integrity Levels (SILs)
– Conduct Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
– Apply Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
– Develop Safety Requirements Specifications (SRS)
– Perform SIL verification and understand redundancy impacts
– Understand FAT, commissioning, validation, and MOC requirements
Topics Covered
– Background of functional safety and major process incidents
– SIS lifecycle and management issues
– Hazard and risk assessment techniques
– SIL selection methods
– LOPA methodology and cybersecurity considerations
– Reliability modeling and fault tolerance
– Safety Requirements Specification (SRS)
– Logic solver technologies (relay, pneumatic, microprocessor)
– Field devices and certification
– Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), commissioning, validation
– Operations, maintenance, and management of change (MOC)
Important Notes
A hand-held or scientific calculator should be brought to class.
Resources Included
Online access to the ISA/IEC 61511 series of standards for the duration of the course
Safety Instrumented Systems: A Life Cycle Approach by Paul Gruhn and Simon Lucchini (Digital version)

24th Annual ISA Houston Section Expo & Chili Cook Off
2026-10-22 17:00 - 21:00 | Bayou City Event Center, 9401 Knight Road, Houston, TX, 77045, United States
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Location: Bayou City Event Center, 9401 Knight Road Houston Texas 77045
Time: 10:00am to 3:30pm set-up; 5:00pm to 9:00pm event hours.
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• Community Involvement- Proceeds go towards the college scholarships program and operating cost of the ISA Houston Section
• Note: Participation in the Cook Off is not mandatory, save money with Pre-registration if done on or before June 30, 2026
The ISA Houston Section looks forward to seeing you!
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Early Bird Registration Sponsor registration & payment expires on: June 30, 2026, after this date all pricing will increase.

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18×10 exhibiting area against the wall perimeter, electrical outlet access of (2) 120V/20AMP, (2) 6’ X 30” table and 2 chairs ~Unlimited invites~ Recognition at and before event through signage, announcements, advertisement in ISA Houston section newsletter and all Expo & Chili Cook Off marketing. *Each booth has space between the next booth

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Award trophies go to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners, people’s choice and best themed chosen by the judges and attendees. Your company logo will be on all event signage, by the ballot boxes and awards by stage. Recognition in ISA newsletter and announcements at event. Unlimited RSVP invites. Included 8-foot table by stage area with electricity.

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Your company logo will be at the judge’s chambers area. Company logo will be on all event signage, ISA newsletter and mentioned at event. Unlimited RSVP invites. Includes 6 foot table by Judges chambers area. No Electricity.

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Live music or DJ at the event. The entertainment will intermittently recognize your company during event. Your company logo will be placed by the stage on banner and on presentation screen. Promotion on ISA newsletter and mentioned at event. Unlimited RSVP invites.

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Your company will have exposure and network opportunities from a Beverage Station! Your company can set up 1 pop up banner & provide promotional materials at the beverage station. A server will be provided. Quantity 2 available. Unlimited RSVP invites.

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EC52 – Advanced Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Selection
2026-10-26 08:00 - 2026-10-27 16:00 | Kenexis, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston, TX 77079-2418, Houston, TX, 77079-2418, United States
Course Overview
Advanced Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Selection (EC52) builds on the foundation established in Safety Instrumented
Systems: A Lifecycle Approach (EC50). The course focuses on advanced SIL selection techniques and the determination of appropriate risk reduction requirements for safety instrumented systems.
Participants apply multiple SIL selection methodologies to avoid over- or under-designing safety systems, optimizing both safety performance and lifecycle costs.
Course Details
Course #: EC52
Dates: October 26–27
Length: 2 days
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CEUs: 1.4
Certificate: Certificate of completion provided
Exam: One exam included with registration
Certificate Program
EC52 is part of the ISA/IEC 61511 Safety Instrumented Systems Certificate Program.
Successful completion of the course and exam earns the ISA/IEC 61511 SIS Selection Specialist certificate.
Required Prerequisites
Successful completion of EC50 – Safety Instrumented Systems: A Lifecycle Approach
Passing the ISA/IEC 61511 SIS Fundamentals Specialist exam
Who Should Take EC52
– Control systems engineers and managers
– System integrators
– Plant managers
– Plant safety and risk management personnelLearning Objectives
– Design and implement different SIL selection techniques
– Apply risk matrix and risk graph methodologies
– Perform Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
– Determine appropriate performance requirements for safety systems
– Evaluate the consequences of over- or under-designing safety systems
Topics Covered
– Overview of SIL selection challenges
– Risk matrix methodologies
– Risk graph methodologies
– Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
– Modified (implicit) LOPA
– Determining appropriate risk reduction levels
– Preventing over- or under-designed system requirements
Hands-On Exercises
The course consists of multiple application exercises focused on SIL selection.
Participants are encouraged to bring real-world examples from their facilities for discussion and analysis.
Important Notes
A hand-held or scientific calculator should be brought to class.
Resources Included
Safety Integrity Level Selection – Systematic Methods Including Layer of Protection Analysis by Edward M. Marszal,
PE and Dr. Eric W. Scharpf (Digital version)
ISA/IEC 61511 series of standards provided for use during the course

EC54 – Advanced Design and SIL Verification
2026-10-28 08:00 - 2026-10-29 16:00 | Kenexis, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston, TX 77079-2418, Houston, TX, 77079-2418, United States
Course Overview
Advanced Design and SIL Verification (EC54) focuses on detailed design issues and hands-on system modeling to verify whether Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) meet required Safety Integrity Levels (SIL). The course teaches participants how to analyze system technologies and configurations, evaluate existing systems, and determine whether upgrades are required to meet performance targets.
EC54 also emphasizes optimizing manual test intervals, helping organizations reduce costs while maintaining compliance with ISA/IEC 61511.
Course Details
Course #: EC54
Dates: October 28–29
Length: 2 days
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CEUs: 1.4
Certificate: Certificate of completion provided
Exam: One exam included with registration
Certificate Program
EC54 is part of the ISA/IEC 61511 Safety Instrumented Systems Certificate Program.
Successful completion of the course and exam earns the ISA/IEC 61511 SIS Verification Specialist certificate.
Required Prerequisites
Successful completion of EC50 – Safety Instrumented Systems: A Lifecycle Approach
Passing the ISA/IEC 61511 SIS Fundamentals Specialist exam
Who Should Take EC54
– Control systems engineers and managers
– System integrators
– Plant managers
– Plant safety and risk management personnel
Learning Objectives
– Analyze system technologies and configurations against SIL requirements
– Verify whether existing systems meet required performance targets
– Determine if system upgrades are necessary
– Optimize manual proof test intervals
– Apply detailed design concepts to SIS verification
Topics Covered
– System modeling and analysis techniques
– Field device technologies and configurations
– Diagnostic coverage and common cause factors
– Test intervals and imperfect testing considerations
– Fault tolerance and safe failure fraction
– System response to faults
– Using devices for both control and safety
– Non fail-safe design requirements
– Interface requirements
Hands-On Exercises
The course consists of multiple hands-on system modeling and SIL verification exercises using realistic examples.
Important Notes
A hand-held or scientific calculator should be brought to class.
Resources Included
ISA/IEC 61511 series of standards provided for use during the course
Safety Instrumented System Design: Techniques and Design Verification
by Iwan van Beurden and William M. Goble (Digital version)
