Specialist workplace safety training and compliance courses — online and in-person — for professionals across oil & gas, construction, manufacturing, and high-hazard industries.

At The Safety and Training Academy (TSATA) Ltd, we design and deliver expert-led safety training that equips workers, supervisors, and leaders with the skills to prevent incidents, meet regulatory requirements, and build genuine safety cultures. Whether you're looking for Root Cause Analysis training, Industrial Accident Investigation courses, OPITO-approved Gas Testing certification, or essential compliance programmes, TSATA offers rigorous, practical learning with real-world application.

Who is this training for?

Our courses are designed for:

• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) professionals seeking structured, accredited development
• Site supervisors and team leaders are responsible for safety compliance on the ground
• Operations managers in the oil & gas, petrochemical, construction, and utilities sectors
• HR and compliance teams are managing workforce certifications and regulatory obligations
• Individual workers needing foundational safety awareness and CPD-recognised credentials

Answers to questions learners commonly ask:

"What's the difference between Root Cause Analysis and Accident Investigation training?"

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) training teaches you to look beyond surface-level failures to identify the systemic and human factors driving incidents. Our Industrial Accident Investigation courses — available at Foundational and Advanced levels — build on this with structured methodologies for formally documenting, analysing, and reporting workplace incidents to meet legal and regulatory standards.

"Why does Safety Leadership training matter?"

Workplace accidents rarely happen because people don't know the rules — they happen when leadership behaviours, organisational pressures, and cultural norms undermine safety practice. Our Safety Leadership course equips managers and supervisors to model the behaviours, decision-making, and communication skills that make safety sustainable.

"What are Human Factors, and why do they matter in investigations?"

Human factors — how cognitive load, fatigue, communication breakdowns, and workplace design affect human performance — are present in the vast majority of serious incidents. Our dedicated Human Factors in Root Cause Analysis course helps investigators move beyond blame and identify the deeper organisational and behavioural contributors to accidents.

"Do I need OPITO-approved Gas Testing certification?"

If you work in oil, gas, or petrochemical environments, the Authorised Gas Tester (OPITO Approved) course is a regulatory requirement for many roles. TSATA delivers this to OPITO standards, ensuring your certification is recognised across the industry.

"What compliance training do you offer for general workforce needs?"

Alongside our specialist courses, TSATA delivers a full suite of compliance essentials, including: Work at Height, Confined Space Awareness, Fire Marshall, Fire Watcher, Asbestos Awareness, and First Aid/CPR & AED training — everything your team needs to stay legally compliant and operationally safe.

"Is the Fire Risk Assessment course suitable for non-specialists?"

Yes. Our Fire Risk Assessment course is designed to be accessible to managers, safety representatives, and responsible persons who need to understand their legal obligations and carry out or commission effective fire risk assessments in the workplace.

About TSATA & Our Expert Faculty

The Safety and Training Academy (TSATA) Ltd brings together decades of frontline industry experience and academic rigour to deliver training that goes beyond box-ticking. Our instructors have worked in high-hazard environments and bring practical, hard-won insight into every course they teach.

Dr. Wayne M. Sundborg — Lead Instructor & Subject Matter Expert

Dr. Wayne M. Sundborg is a recognised authority in industrial safety, human factors, and accident investigation methodology. With extensive academic credentials and hands-on experience across high-risk industries, Dr. Sundborg brings a uniquely rigorous yet accessible approach to safety education. His work sits at the intersection of behavioural science, systems thinking, and operational safety — informing TSATA's flagship courses in Root Cause Analysis, Human Factors, and Safety Leadership.

Dr. Sundborg's teaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that truly effective safety training changes how professionals think, not just what they know. His courses are evidence-based, industry-tested, and consistently rated highly by learners for practical relevance and depth.

(A video introduction from Dr. Sundborg is available on our listing page — we encourage prospective learners to watch it to get a feel for his teaching approach.)

Why choose TSATA?

• Specialists focus on high-hazard and industrial environments
• OPITO-approved delivery
• Courses from foundational compliance to advanced investigation methodology
• Expert faculty with real-world industry experience
• Flexible delivery options to suit operational schedules

Ready to upskill your team or advance your own safety career? Explore our full course catalogue at TSATA or get in touch to discuss bespoke training solutions for your organisation.