Isolation Methods in Piping Systems to Meet Alberta's OH&S Code

Type:

Training Course

Length:

2 Days

CEU:

1.6

PDH:

Fee:

$1895 CAD

Upcoming Sessions

Location:

Calgary, Alberta

Date:

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Course Description

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This two-day training program provides participants with a comprehensive overview of isolation techniques in piping systems, aimed at preventing major loss incidents within the energy sector, including Upgraders, SAGD, pipelines, and facilities. The course is structured in accordance with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Code, Section 215.4.

The 2023 revision to the Alberta OH&S Code, effective March 31, 2023, introduced changes to Section 215.4, “Isolation Requirements for Piping or a Pipeline,” under Part 15, “Managing the Control of Hazardous Energy.” These modifications may influence facility operations and policies where isolation methods are employed.

The curriculum emphasizes the practical application of isolation systems, including:

Review of Part 15, Section 215.4(1) techniques: Blinds or Blanks, Double-Block and Bleed (DBB), distinctions between DBB and Double Isolation and Bleed (DIB), as well as DIB-1 and DIB-2 methods.
Design orientations and their implications under Section 215.4(1).
Examination of alternate means of isolation, reverse orientations, single-point block valves, sealing performance (conventional vs. SPBV with compromised sealing), and innovative isolation methods summarized in Section 215.4(5).

This program supports professionals across design, construction, and operations, fostering both technical competence and compliance with Alberta OH&S Code. The in-person delivery format promotes active engagement, encouraging participants to share practical experiences and contextualize the application of regulatory standards.

Learning Outcomes
By attending this course, participants will:

Gain a clear understanding of how the Alberta OH&S guidelines and standards support safe plant isolations and contribute to the safe operation of systems.
Learn the practical application of Section 215.4 across the isolation system lifecycle, including design, construction, operation, maintenance, and abandonment.
Develop awareness of Safety and Loss Management Systems, Integrity Management Programs, and Engineering Assessment concepts.
Acquire foundational knowledge of isolation techniques, including design and material requirements.
Understand the use of various industry codes and standards, along with their key differences.
Learn the main requirements for isolation during construction, welding, and pressure testing, as well as their practical applications.
Recognize operational and maintenance requirements, including safety considerations, procedures, and record-keeping obligations.
Obtain working knowledge of the standard’s application through examples and contextual discussions of its intent.
Understand the major changes introduced in the 2023 version of the standard and their implications for industry practice.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for operators, integrity technologists, instrumentation technicians, pipeline engineers, technologists, inspectors, plant personnel, and other professionals who require a practical working knowledge of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Code, Section 215.4.

Instructor

Gobind Khiani, P.Eng. M.Eng.

Mr. Gobind N. Khiani, an accomplished subject matter expert, is an alumnus of the University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. He has nearly 30 years of experience in engineering and project management with operating companies and Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Construction (EPFC) firms.

His extensive background spans domestic and international projects in isolation, design, fabrication, construction, installation, commissioning, and asset integrity management. This includes expertise in corrosion control and pipeline integrity for high-pressure, high-temperature, critical, severe, and lethal service applications. His project portfolio covers oil refining, sulfur recovery, heavy oil upgrading, thermal heavy oil production, LNG, petrochemicals, synthetic fuels, nuclear power, mining, GTL, water treatment, wastewater treatment, and materials industries.

Driven by his passion for knowledge-sharing, Mr. Khiani has authored and presented over 200 technical papers in globally recognized publications such as Gas Process Industry, Pumps & Systems, Valve World, Flow Control, Valve Magazine, Chemical Engineering, Hydrocarbon Processing, LNG Magazine, Pipeline World, Uptime, Asset, and Hydrocarbon Engineering. His work has been published across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, and he continues to present internationally to advance engineering practices and industry standards.

His expertise in materials engineering, design, and equipment specifications has also led to voluntary contributions to numerous industry standards committees, including ISO, API, CSA, CNS, GPS, SPE, Valve World, and the Schulich School of Engineering.

Mr. Khiani is currently on the Board of Directors for Energy Sustainability Training for Young Engineers and Geoscientists, Canadian Prairie Group of Chartered Engineers, and also serves as Chairman of the End User Group at API 609 and Vice-Chairman of Standards Council of Canada. As the past chair of the CBEC of APEGA, he has showcased his leadership and contributions to professional engineering organizations.
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Reviews

"Technical documents and examples have been presented very well. Great examples related to isolation methods."

- Senior Mechanical Engineer

"Very knowledgable presenter. Lots of real life examples."

- Project Manager

"Well presented, knowledgable instructor, great course."

- Project Manager/ Execution Lead

"I found this course well structured following a logical path. The instructor is very knowledgable about valves and the subject covered in the training."

- Senior Mechanical Engineer

"I think this style of presentation would work for all CSOP for all field workers."

- Ops Spec.

"The course was good. Good conversation."

- Operations Lead

"Lots of information which gave me a greater understanding. This would be a good course for all front line workers to take as they work with isolations."

- Field Operations

"Good pictures/videos describing valve configurations and events."

- Maintenance Ops.

"Beginning was slow due to explanations on DIB1/2 - Second half once entering alternate means was excellent."

- Operations

"Lots of information. Good to review OH & S requirements. "

- Engineer

"It was good. Informative and the AB OH&S standard was explained. Good explanation of AB OHS 215 and API60."

- Operations Engineer

"Helped us to understand how to align with OHS. Good details and visuals."

- Safety

"Great detail explanation of valve types and designs. Good engagement. Instructor is very knowledgable and is open to questions and the content is well designed."

- Director, Health and Safety

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