SECTORS LIFE SCIENCE ORS Consulting supports the life science sector with specialist engineering, process safety and risk management services across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and other highly regulated process industries, including food and distilled spirits. ORS brings experience across multiple sectors, supported by well‑established risk management practices, such as oil and gas. We recognise both the parallels with, and the important distinctions from, these industries, and our goal is to deliver rigorous risk management that is genuinely suited to the operator’s risk profile and maturity. How do We add Value? ORS delivers a comprehensive range of process safety and compliance services across the life science sector, from initial hazard assessments to compliance related support and integrated advisory for operational phases. Our core service offerings include: Hazardous Area Classification: Risk assessments for facilities handling flammable substances, as well as development of Hazardous Area Classification drawings, zone schedules, and ignition source registers. The work also includes supporting clients to comply with relevant regulations such as ATEX directives, DSEAR (UK), etc. Process and functional safety : ORS supports clients with process safety studies from the initial HAZOP in concept stage until detailed design, including the link to further SIS lifecycle activities further down the line, such as SIL allocation, SRS, SIL compliance, in accordance with IEC 61508 / IEC 61511. Regulatory Compliance Support: Many life science facilities hold Seveso/COMAH-listed substances above threshold quantities, carrying defined legal obligations. ORS supports operators preparing necessary documentation for audits and new expansions, e.g., by conducting HAZID, updating consequence modelling, etc. Reliability, Availability & Critical Spares: RAM analysis and FMECA for production-critical equipment. Unplanned downtime in life science manufacturing carries significant commercial and reputational consequences as the sites are often classified as socially critical infrastructure. ORS support operators in identifying reliability vulnerabilities, defining critical spares requirements, and structuring maintenance regimes to safeguard production performance. Process Safety Training: To build genuine process safety competence within our clients' organisations, ORS develops site-specific process safety training for teams at all levels, from shift operators to senior management, focused on building genuine competence within process safety. Read more about our experience within the Life Science sector below Pharmaceuticals The pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries are governed by the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) framework, where product quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance are inseparable from systematic control of technical and process‑related risks. Safety‑critical systems must not only function correctly, but also be documented, traceable, testable, and governed throughout their lifecycle. Failures, undocumented changes, or poorly controlled modifications to process, automation, or protection layers can lead to batch rejection, regulatory findings, or production shutdowns. Consequently, functional safety activities and process risk studies such as Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) and Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) studies must integrate seamlessly with GMP processes, including validation, deviation management, and change control. Some examples of project engagements Client: World-leading biopharmaceutical company, Denmark Project: Integrated advisory within functional safety, supporting the client from the hazard and risk assessment phase, SIL allocation, SRS, SIL Verification and auditing. Client: Specialised life‑science manufacturing company, Norway Project: Process safety and HSE support for a facility extension, supporting the client with early hazard identification, prepare and plan HAZOP activities, and manage environmental and operational risks alongside project execution. Spirit and Distilleries The distilled spirits industry handles flammable inventories at a scale that places squarely within scope for regulatory scrutiny. Whether you operate a single malt distillery, a large-scale grain plant, or a central blending and bottling facility, the obligations under ATEX (EU) / DSEAR (UK), Seveso/COMAH, and the associated HSE inspection are enforced. Process and functional safety are an effective way to support the distilled spirits sites in understanding and meeting their regulatory obligations. ORS delivers practical, site‑focused studies covering HAZIDs, HAZOPS, SIL/LOPA, ATEX/DSEAR, hazardous area classification and Seveso/COMAH, tailored to the realities of the distilled spirits industry. Some examples of project engagements Client: Ethanol production site, Sweden Project: Support with updating risk assessments as part of Seveso 5-year audit (including HAZID and consequence assessments), as well as training within the process safety domain. Food Industry Production of food is often not associated with hazardous substances; however, the supporting systems (e.g., cooling system) may consist of hazardous chemicals that can pose a risk for both personnel, quality, environment and asset. Understanding the key hazards contributing to the overall risk picture beyond the main process is essential for ensuring a safe plant. HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is commonly used in the food industry to identify, evaluate, and control food safety hazards throughout the production process. It addresses biological, chemical, and physical hazards and defines critical control points (CCPs) where control measures are required to ensure food safety. HACCP is recognised as a basis for food safety management within EU and international food regulations. Some examples of project engagements Client: Food producer, Norway Project: Supporting client with hazard identification and consequence modelling of the production plant. Find Out How We Can Work Together CONTACT US

Technical safety and risk management is the set of activities to identify hazards and assess and manage risks. Technical risk management is a fundamental part of all sectors and industries where incidents and accidents can cause harm to personnel, environment, asset, or reputation. SERVICES Technical Safety and Risk Management Up Anchor 1 Technical risk management is a set of activities to identify hazards and assess and manage risks. Technical risk management is a fundamental part of all sectors and industries where incidents and accidents can cause harm to personnel, environment, assets, or reputation. The main activities within this area are: Technical risk advisory throughout a project or asset operation to ensure that safety design minimizes harm to personnel, environment, and asset, and meets regulatory requirements; Risk-based workshops for identification of hazards in a multi-discipline and collaborative environment; Performing risk analysis to establish risk picture, based on the frequency and consequence assessment, and benchmark with acceptance criteria. Technical Safety and Risk Related Studies Escape, EvaCuation, and Rescue (EER) Escape Evacuation and Rescue (EER) strategy and assessments ensure that a facility is designed and operated away allowing safety for personnel during the evacuation, availability of muster areas, the quick rescue of personnel, and controlled evacuation. Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA) A QRA is a method to calculate and evaluate the frequency and consequences of the major accident hazards for a facility. The resulting risk picture is benchmarked with acceptance criteria and is efficient for ensuring a safe and robust design, as well as compliance with regulatory requirements. CFD is used at ORS for assessing the consequences of hazardous events such as fire, explosion, and toxic dispersion as part of QRAs. Gas Dispersion, Explosion and Fire Assessment Process plant layout and mechanical design need to be robust to minimize escalation if a loss of containment occurs. ORS has state of the art software solutions (such as CFD) and expertise for the assessment of dispersion, explosion, and fire (pool, jet, and spray fires) and the ability to interface this with blowdown and flare assessment to minimize the likelihood of vessel rupture in the event a release occurs elsewhere on the plant. Learn more > Safety Case A safety case is a demonstration of how health and safety hazards are managed for a facility. This requires systematic identification of hazards, evaluation of consequences and implementation of risk reducing measures to meet As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) principles. HAZID/HAZOP Hazard Identification (HAZID) and Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies are structured multi-discipline workshops in order to identify hazards for a system design, evaluate the consequences for safety, environment, and asset, and identify measures to reduce the risk. A HAZOP is typically performed for process systems with a potential for loss of containment. Learn more> EHAZOP/CHAZOP Electrical Hazard and Identification (EHAZOP) is similar to HAZOP with regards to identifying hazards and operability issues. However, unlike HAZOP, EHAZOP focuses only on electrical systems. A Control Hazard and Operability Study (CHAZOP) covers programmable control systems (e.g. PLC and SCADA) and IT systems. SAFOP/SIMOPS A Safety and Operability Study (SAFOP) is commonly carried out prior to operations to identify hazards, evaluate consequences and define mitigating measures to avoid accidents and incidents. WHAT-IF WHAT-IF analysis is a structured analytic technique used to determine what systems, activities, operations can go wrong in a facility based on different scenarios. Based on the answers to the what-if questions, a facility can then judge the consequences of the activities that can go wrong. Environmental Risk Assessment (ENVID) An ENVID study helps facilities identify and manage risks related to harm to the environment. It is effective for analyzing waste storage and disposal, emissions, discharge of hazardous substances, as well as the environmental impact of operations. Learn more > Working Environment Health Risk Assessment (WEHRA) A WEHRA study assesses the risks to the health and safety of persons working in a facility based on factors such as noise, vibration, illumination, harsh weather or exposure to chemicals or harmful substances. A WEHRA is efficient to identify measures to achieve an acceptable working environment. Find Out How We Can Work Together CONTACT US Latest Insights Ingen indlæg er offentliggjort på dette sprog endnu Når indlæg er udgivet, kan du se dem her. MORE INSIGHTS

ORS Consulting expands into Western Europe with a new office in Utrecht, offering tailored industrial risk management solutions for chemicals, oil & gas, process industries and renewable energy. LOCATIONS ORS CONSULTING IN NETHERLANDS In late 2025, ORS Consulting opened its new office in Utrecht, strengthening our presence in Western Europe. This strategic expansion allows us to work more closely with Dutch clients, delivering tailored solutions in industrial risk management across the chemicals, oil & gas, process industries, and renewable energy sectors. Located in Utrecht, the Netherlands, the office reflects our long-term commitment to the Dutch market and brings ORS’s proven experience to provide local support for process safety, reliability, and compliance with industry standards. Onur Ipek Country Manager, ORS Netherlands UTRECHT, NETHERLANDS Onur Ipek +31 6 15 83 11 26 oni@ors-consulting.com St. Jacobsstraat 123, 3511BP Utrecht Netherlands FIND OUT HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER CONTACT US

ORS Consulting provides leading third-party integrity management solutions, including barrier strategy development, bow-tie analysis, risk-based maintenance, and Integrated Design Review (IDR). SERVICES Barrier Management Up Anchor 1 Barrier Management is a framework for the identification of major accident risks and continuous risk management throughout a complete asset lifecycle. Integrity management ensures that systems, operational procedures and organization perform their function effectively to avoid incidents and accidents. Integrity management comprises a variety of risk assessments, including barrier management, integrated design reviews, risk-based maintenance and obsolescence management. ORS Consulting is a leading third-party integrity management solutions provider. We are helping businesses and facilities perform barrier strategy development, bow-tie analysis, risk-based maintenance and Integrated Design Review (IDR), amongst others. Barrier Management Related Studies Barrier Strategy Development Barrier strategy development involves establishing a strategy for how a project or asset operation will manage the accident risk, and to ensure that barriers are designed and maintained to ensure an acceptable risk level. Bow-tie Analysis Bow tie diagrams are powerful tools for managing major accident hazards and communication of key risk drivers. It typically involves creating a bow-tie diagram, which illustrates the chain of causes and consequences related to a hazard, and its barriers and mitigating measures. Performance Standards Performance standards are requirement specifications established for barrier functions or elements, as input for design and operation of a system. Among others, performance standards can give requirements related to reliability, maintenance and operability. Risk-based Maintenance Risk-based maintenance (RBM) is a maintenance strategy that prioritizes risk-sensitive systems and machinery, applicable for all industries. An RBM helps businesses to plan maintenance processes based on the probability of failure, possible effects (consequences), and calculated costs. Barrier Management System Implementation Barrier management system implementation involves establishing and maintaining barriers in a facility so that risks can be managed and operational excellence can be achieved. It involves establishing technical, operational and organizational barriers against major accidents or incidents, and ensure that the barriers are maintained throughout the asset lifecycle. Optimization of Test Intervals The probability of failure of machinery or safety critical systems largely depends on the frequency of testing or preventive maintenance. Optimization of test intervals involves determining the optimum maintenance or test tasks that ensures high reliability, and at the same time minimizing downtime. Optimization of test intervals is typically performed in conjunction with performance monitoring of Safety Instrumented Systems. Obsolescence Management Obsolescence describes a situation in which a part, equipment, or service is no longer available even when it is still needed. Obsolescence management helps organizations to forecast, monitor, and plan when they are at risk of having obsolete parts, service, or equipment. It helps to reduce the risks associated with obsolescence. Root Cause Analysis Root cause describes a factor that caused a non-conformance in a system, component, or organization. A root cause analysis (RCA) is a problem-solving process that is used to identify these factors and provide approaches to preventing them. It may also provide a means of responding to them. Integrated Design Reviews (IDR) Integrated Design Review (IDR) is a method used to scrutinize project interface and is efficient for projects and assets with multiple stakeholders. This methodology focuses on the functionality of an integrated facility, and it aims to mitigate risks and ensure safe and efficient operations in these facilities. Risk-based Inspection (RBI) Risk-based inspection (RBI) involves quantitative and qualitative assessment of the probability of failure, possible consequences, and costs associated with systems and machinery. The information obtained from this assessment helps businesses to determine design flaws and potential damages, as well as the location of possible dangers resulting from failures. Find Out How We Can Work Together CONTACT US Latest Insights Ingen indlæg er offentliggjort på dette sprog endnu Når indlæg er udgivet, kan du se dem her. MORE INSIGHTS

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ORS Consulting is one of the leading advisories within industrial risk management in Norway, we have supported clients in the oil and gas, and land-based industry, as well as in renewables, defense, and transportation sectors. LOCATIONS ORS Consulting in Norway ORS Consulting is one of the leading advisories within industrial risk management in Norway. Since 2009, we have supported clients in the oil and gas, and land-based industry, as well as in renewables, defense, and transportation sectors. We have extensive experience with relevant regulations from government agencies such as Petroleum Safety Authority (PTIL), the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection (DSB) and the Norwegian Maritime Authority (Sjøfartsdirektoratet). Some examples of the ORS Consulting contribution to the Norwegian industry during the last decade: Supporting both operators and engineering companies with integrated risk advisory for major field developments on the Norwegian Continental Shelf; Assisted new industrial establishments with implementing a risk management framework according to governing regulations such as Major Accident Regulation (Storulykkesforskriften); Conducted numerous risk analyses, including process-related reviews (e.g. HAZOPs), uptime/availability, RAM studies, barrier management activities, SIL/Functional safety studies and consequence modelling. We opened our first office at Fornebu/Oslo in 2012. The office was later re-located to Lysaker/Oslo. In 2016, we opened our second office at Jåttåvågen/Stavanger. We are always looking for talented professionals for our team and offices in Scandinavia. Get in touch via our career page . Morten Nilstad Pettersen Managing Director, ORS Per Ståle Larsen Country Manager, ORS Norway Rikard Davidsen Department Manager, ORS Stavanger NORWAY Morten Pettersen | Managing Director ( General Inquiries ) +47 97 73 17 80 mnp@ors-consulting.com Per Ståle Larsen | Country Manager +47 990 28 688 psl@ors-consulting.com Lilleakerveien 4A, 0283 Oslo, Norway COMPANY REG NO. 911738414 OSLO, NORWAY Per Ståle Larsen | Department Manager psl@ors-consulting.com Lilleakerveien 4A, 0283 Oslo, Norway COMPANY REG NO. 911738414 STAVANGER, NORWAY Rikard Davidsen | Department Manager +47 91710199 rda@ors-consulting.com Jåttåvågveien 7 4020 Stavanger, Norway COMPANY REG NO. 911738414 FIND OUT HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER CONTACT US

ORS Consulting, a leading risk management advisory in Scandinavia, has supported Denmark's oil and gas, renewables, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals industries since 2009. LOCATIONS ORS CONSULTING IN DENMARK ORS Consulting is one of the leading industry risk management advisories in Scandinavia. We have supported our Clients in Denmark since the company was founded in 2009. In more than 12 years, we have expanded our client portfolio and support to multiple industries in Denmark including oil and gas, renewables, chemicals as well as pharmaceuticals industries. Some examples of the ORS projects in Denmark in the recent past: Continuous support for the Danish oil and gas industry covering both onshore- and offshore-related assignments within a broad range of industrial risk advisory. Some examples cover HAZOPs, HAZIDs, Functional Safety, SIL, Reliability Assessments, RAM assessments, qualitative- and quantitative risk assessments, etc. Collaborating with leading companies in Denmark within the offshore wind sector for the delivery of local- and global offshore wind power projects. ORS scope typically covers technical safety-, RAM assessments, functional safety, and SIL assessments. Conducting qualitative and quantitative technical risk & safety studies for a broad range of onshore Clients covering from public institutions to data centers. Provision of training and competence development services for asset operations covering offshore- and onshore personnel Our office in Denmark is located in Esbjerg. ORS plans to grow as an independent risk management advisory in Denmark based on long-term relations and sustainable business principles. We are always looking for talented professionals for our team and office in Denmark. Get in touch via our career page . Matias Wulff Country Manager, ORS Denmark ESBJERG, DENMARK Matias Wulff + 45 93 96 31 48 mpw@ors-consulting.com Borgergade 66 ST TH, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark COMPANY REG NO. 41765690 FIND OUT HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER CONTACT US