Insights

In this article: What is the purpose of an EPD? Regulatory Context Who needs an EPD? What should an EPD contain? Scope and facility description Hazardous substances Explosion risk assessment Hazardous area classification Ignition prevention and explosion protection Organisational measures and verification When should an EPD be updated? How can ORS Consulting help? Companies handling flammable gases, vapours, mists or combustible dust must assess the risk of explosive atmosphe

In this article: Who Benefits from a Regulatory Compliance Roadmap? How is a Regulatory Compliance Roadmap Developed? Building Alignment Through a Workshop From Compliance Review to Roadmap How ORS Can Support the Development of a Compliance Roadmap Looking Beyond the Roadmap Industrial projects must navigate new technologies, evolving regulations, multiple stakeholders, and demanding schedules. Regulatory compliance is widely recognised as essential, yet establishing a clear

In this article: Key takeaways What is DSEAR? DSEAR vs ATEX When is DSEAR and ATEX Required? What are “Dangerous Substances”? What Activities May Require Compliance with DSEAR or ATEX? DSEAR and ATEX Compliance Conclusion Key takeaways DSEAR provides the UK legal framework for managing risks from dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres, and transposes the EU ATEX 153 Workplace Directive (1999/92/EC) into UK law. ATEX distinguishes between workplace safety and equipment

In this article: Life Extension (LE) of ageing assets Risk assessment study approach Step 1 - collection of operational and maintenance information Step 2 - workshop-based criticality assessment Step 3 - further evaluation Step 4 - establishing and concluding on the risk picture Conclusion Many facilities and equipment on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) oil and gas assets are approaching the end of their original design life. However, significant recoverable oil and gas

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

In this article: Definition and background Two or more operations in the same area Conducting SIMOPS as part of risk assessment...

In this article: How you can benefit from a Risk and Safety Roadmap The purpose of this Insight What is a Risk and Safety Roadmap assessment? How to perform a Risk and Safety Roadmap assessment Conclusion How you can benefit from a Risk and Safety Roadmap A common challenge for companies is to manage, navigate, and address risk and safety aspects of their products or services. This is particularly true for smaller companies and start-ups as risk management may not be one of t

Identification of key threats and implementing a framework for safeguarding the business is a fundamental part of business continuity...

ORS Consulting (ORS) uses risk as a central toolbox to prevent accidents and improve operational performance. We have been supporting...