Functional Safety (IEC 61511)

Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA)

Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) systematically estimates the likelihood and consequences of hazardous events, including fires, explosions, and toxic releases. QRA provides a robust, data-driven basis for managing safety, environmental, and economic risks in high-hazard industries, supporting ALARP demonstration and informed decision-making.

Hazardous Area Classification (HAC)

Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) systematically identifies where flammable or explosive atmospheres may arise in the workplace, helping to define safe zoning, equipment selection, and operational safeguards. By classifying gas, vapour, mist, or dust hazards, HAC supports compliance with ATEX, IEC, and national standards, ensuring workplaces implement appropriate explosion protection measures and reduce ignition risks to an acceptable level.

COMAH Services

The COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards) Regulations apply to UK facilities handling significant quantities of dangerous substances. Achieving COMAH compliance means demonstrating robust safety management systems, effective risk reduction, and emergency preparedness to protect people and the environment from major accident hazards, aligned with UK legislation and European Seveso III requirements.

Hazard Identification (HAZID)

Hazard Identification (HAZID) is the foundation of any risk assessment and a critical first step in effective risk management. Unidentified hazards cannot be controlled, so a systematic and structured approach to hazard identification is essential to protect people, assets, the environment, and business continuity. Across industries and lifecycle stages, we apply a wide range of HAZID methods — from workshops, checklists, and walkdowns using tools like FMEA, HAZOP, and bowtie analysis — helping clients identify hazards, evaluate their risks, and comply with regulatory frameworks such as Seveso III, COMAH, ISO 31000 and IEC 61511.

Independent Review and Verification

Independent, third-party reviews provide objective feedback at critical points in a facility’s lifecycle, from concept or acquisition through to operation, modifications, and decommissioning. By examining risk-related aspects with a fresh perspective, these reviews support performance improvements and risk reduction across various industrial sectors.

Reliability, Availability, Maintainability (RAM) Studies

Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) modelling evaluates how often plant components and systems fail, how long repairs take, and how these factors affect production availability and uptime. Using RAM insights, operators can improve system design, select reliable equipment, optimise maintenance plans, and align with key standards like IEC 61508, ISO 14224, ISO 20815, and API 581 to minimise downtime, optimise production, and meet performance targets.