Fire and Gas Mapping Methods: Comparing Volumetric, Scenario-Based, and Risk-Based Approaches

An in-depth comparison of volumetric (geographic), scenario-based, and risk-based fire and gas mapping methods, highlighting their methodologies, advantages, and limitations for high-hazard industries.

Inherently Safer Design: What, When and Why?

An exploration of the inherently safer design (ISD) philosophy used across high-hazard industries. We explain what ISD entails, why it should be implemented early in a project's lifecycle, and the advantages of proactively removing or reducing hazards at the source.

Process Safety Studies Across the Lifecycle of a MAH Facility

From concept to commissioning, each phase of a new build major accident hazard (MAH) facility requires targeted process safety studies. Understanding what to do, when, and why is key to effective risk reduction.

Demonstrating Process Risks are ALARP: How Low is Low Enough?

A comprehensive look at how high-hazard industries demonstrate that risks are As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP). The article covers regulatory expectations in the UK, EU and internationally, explains risk tolerability criteria (broadly acceptable, tolerable if ALARP, unacceptable regions), details quantitative and qualitative risk assessment tools (QRA, LOPA, FTA, ETA, risk matrices) used to show ALARP, and illustrates the principles with real-world case studies from the oil and gas and hydrogen sectors. The content is universally applicable across technologies, with sector-specific examples enhancing the discussion.

Understanding Component Reliability in Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs)

Exploring the reliability of different components in a Safety Instrumented Function according to IEC 61511, highlighting crucial considerations for implementing SIL loops.

Is Our Reliance on Digital Technology Creating Hidden Safety Vulnerabilities?

As industries embrace automation, AI, and digital transformation, they must also navigate hidden safety risks, including cybersecurity threats and reliability challenges.

Human Factors in the Process Industries: Managing Safety-Critical Tasks

Human error is a leading cause of major accidents in high-hazard industries. Understanding and managing human factors is essential to improving safety in process industries.

How Can I Demonstrate ALARP?

Understanding and applying the ALARP principle is key to effective risk management and legal compliance in safety-critical industries.