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SIL Certification vs SIL Verification: Why a SIL-Certified Device Does Not Guarantee a SIL-Compliant Safety Function
In this article: What is SIL Certification? What is SIL Verification? Common questions and misunderstandings This transmitter is SIL certified, does it mean it is safer than another transmitter? Can I use a non-certified component in a safety function with SIL requirements? Systematic capability is not stated on the SIL Certificate but it states “SIL 2 Capable”, what does this mean? The SIL certificate states higher failure rates than industry data, what should I use? Is a De

Isabella Bergström | Senior Consultant
5 hours ago7 min read


Process Safety: Major Accident Prevention Starts Here
In this article: Key Takeaways Five Principles for Managing Major Accident Risk Hazard Identification and Evaluation Inherently Safer Design Barrier Management for Process Safety Management of Change (MoC) Learning and Continuous Improvement Barriers: How Prevention and Mitigation Measures Work Together Process Safety Across the Asset Lifecycle Building a Strong Process Safety Culture Conclusion Would you like to assess the effectiveness of your process safety programme? Majo

Jose Navarro | Principal Consultant
Sep 234 min read


From Compliance to Value: Functional Safety in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
In this article: From Compliance to Value: Functional Safety in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Functional Safety in a GMP-Regulated Environment Early Hazard Identification and Inherently Safer Design Quantifying Risk Through LOPA Establishing Traceability with SRS and C&E Matrices Integrated Vendor Package and Interface Verification Common Functional Safety Pitfalls in Pharmaceutical Project Independent Assurance Through Functional Safety Assessments Operational Benefits of a L

Lisa Josan | Consultant
Apr 167 min read


What Is an Interface HAZOP - and Why Does It Matter in Complex Projects?
In this article: Why standard HAZOP studies are not always enough The role of interface HAZOP studies Why integrated HAZOP studies add real value Where interface HAZOP studies are useful across industries In large projects the overall scope of work can be divided among multiple teams and contractors, each of whom may be tasked with performing risk identification only for the section of the project they are responsible for. While this approach is effective for identifying risk

ORS
Jan 283 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 | Senior Consultant
Sep 8, 20256 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 7, 20253 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 16, 20255 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 | Senior Consultant
May 19, 20257 min read


What is a Procedure HAZOP?
In this article: Procedure HAZOP method Preparations HAZOP Team members Procedure HAZOP workshop Parameters & guidewords Cause,...

Frida Palstam | Consultant
Aug 20, 20245 min read

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