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What is ALARP?
In this article: The concept of ALARP How is the ALARP principle implemented in practice? Benefits and challenges Practical Guidance Conclusion The concept of ALARP The As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) or As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA)  principle is a cornerstone of risk management and is a tool used to support decisions in the risk management process and illustrate risk tolerability. The principle means that a risk should be reduced to a level that is as lo

Esko Roos | Consultant
18 hours ago5 min read


Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR): A Comprehensive Guide
In this article: What is a PSSR? Why do industries conduct PSSR? When should a PSSR be conducted? How is a PSSR conducted? Conclusion In...

Winnie Lu | Consultant
Sep 86 min read


PSV Sizing: A Lifecycle Approach to Asset Integrity
In this article: Background The Role of API RP 521 in PSV Sizing PSV Sizing as a Lifecycle Discipline Conclusion Background In industrial...

Ewan Bannatyne | Senior Consultant
Aug 73 min read


Instrumented Protective Function Performance Follow-up on Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) Assets
In this article: Introduction Base documentation and tools Establishing an IPF register Conclusion Introduction It is recommended by the...

ORS
Jun 165 min read


Proof Testing: SIS follow-up during Operations
In this article: 1. What is Proof Testing? 2. Main steps of conducting Proof Testing 3. Key factors for successful Proof Testing 4. What...

Isabella Bergström | Consultant
May 197 min read


CCUS Value Chain: COâ‚‚ Physical Effects, Containment Loss & Safety Measures
The latest white paper from ORS Consulting 'Quantification of Physical Effects in Relation to Potential Loss of Containment in the CCUS Valu

Anders Andreasen | Principal Consultant
Mar 241 min read


Industrial Cybersecurity and Process Safety: Bridging IEC 61511 and IEC 62443
In this article: Cybersecurity for process facilities How cybersecurity is related to IEC 61511 Lifecycle approach to functional safety...

Matias Wulff | Consultant
Mar 116 min read


Ensure Safe Electrical Systems: Risk Assessments Guide
In this article: Introduction What are electrical systems Importance of conducting risk assessments Understanding risks in electrical...

Michail Varkas | Consultant
Feb 186 min read


Assessing Cybersecurity Risks for ICS/OT as a Part of Process Safety Management
In this article: Integrating cybersecurity into process safety Cybersecurity Risk Assessment (CSRA) What is it? Procedure...

Matias Wulff | Consultant
Oct 3, 20243 min read

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