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Stay ahead with ORS Consulting's events. Discover upcoming webinars and workshops on technical safety and risk management. Visit our Events page to learn more. ORS CONSULTING Events Below you can find information and recordings from previous webinars held by ORS Consulting. To widen your knowledge about technical risk, process safety, and risk management please also see our insights page , full of articles covering many topics. SEVESO-DIREKTIVET: UPPFYLL KRAVEN MED RÄTT RISKANALYS FÄRDIG 6 May 2025 at 12:00:00 TITTA PÅ REPRIS Why ICS/OT Cybersecurity Must Be Part of Industrial Risk Management FINISHED 27 March 2025 at 10:00:00 WATCH REPLAY Introduction to RAM studies - how can it add value? Finished 12 December 2024 at 13:00:00 WATCH REPLAY Flare System Dynamic Modelling - Approaches & Values Finished 24 September 2024 at 10:00:00 WATCH REPLAY Using Fault Tree Analysis for SIL determination Finished 5 June 2024 at 09:00:00 WATCH REPLAY Introduction to Barrier and SECE Management Finished 7 March 2024 at 11:00:00 WATCH REPLAY Essentials for confident and effective HAZOP participation Finished 29 September 2023 at 09:00:00 WATCH REPLAY The Difference Between Process Safety Time and SIF Response Time Finished 15 June 2023 at 09:00:00 WATCH REPLAY FMEA, FMECA AND FMEDA: Understanding the key differences Finished 14 April 2023 at 09:00:00 WATCH REPLAY Safety Integrity Level. What is SIL and when it is required Finished 2 March 2023 at 10:00:00 WATCH REPLAY Functional Safety Assessment- Operations: waste of time or value creation? Finished 1 April 2022 at 08:00:00 WATCH REPLAY 5 essentials for understanding process HAZOPs Finished 28 May 2021 at 08:00:00 WATCH REPLAY

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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. 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 Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR): A Comprehensive Guide Technical Safety and Risk 6 min read Industrial Cybersecurity and Process Safety: Bridging IEC 61511 and IEC 62443 Technical Safety and Risk 6 min read Ensure Safe Electrical Systems: Risk Assessments Guide Technical Safety and Risk 6 min read MORE INSIGHTS

Learn more about what is Environmental Risk Assessment (ENVID) and why to perform it, from ORS Consulting Experts. SERVICES Environmental Risk Assessment (ENVID) What is ENVID? Environmental Impact Identification (ENVID) is a structured examination of environmental aspects for a facility for early identification of environmental concerns that may affect environment. The outcome of an ENVID is used to optimize the design and operational philosophy to minimize environmental impact. An ENVID is typically performed as a multi-discipline workshop. Why perform an ENVID? ENVID study is performed to; Identify acute or continuous sources of emission, discharge and waste for an asset or activity; Identify mitigating measures included in design to minimize environmental impact; Propose further mitigating measures to prevent, reduce or control identified sources of emission, discharge and waste; ENVID Study Methodology The ENVID study is carried out as a multidisciplinary workshop with participants from relevant disciplines and operational personnel. The workshop comprises of discussion of environmental hazards consequences, and typically including a coarse risk assessment for each hazard raised, practice and procedures and barrier elements (the corresponding control and mitigation measures). The ENVID review follows a methodology analogous to a Hazard Identification (HAZID) . The ENVID applies a set of guidewords suitable for identification of hazards and sources of emission, discharge and waste. Some examples of ENVID parameters and guidewords: Contact ORS Consulti ng to identify the potential environmental risks associated with your project.

Learn more about RAM ( Reliability, Availability and Maintainability) Analysis from ORS Industry Experts. SERVICES Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) Analysis Objective of RAM Analysis Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) are system design attributes that can have a substantial impact on the lifecycle cost and performance of an engineered system. The purpose of RAM Analysis is to ensure high production performance while maintaining high safety and quality level in any given industrial operation. The objective of the RAM analysis is to provide decision support towards i.e.: Predicted production performance and project economics; Key production loss contributors; Maintenance strategy and spare part philosophy; Alternative technical or operational solutions (sensitivity studies); Main uncertainties related to production performance; Recommendations for improved production performance. Methodology for RAM Studies At its core, RAM studies entail representing a complex reality with a simplified model allowing for various types of analyses. Such a model can be used to predict performance and manage uncertainties. Results from the analyses should be used to give sound and unbiased decision support, as well as identify bottlenecks and main contributors to reduced performance and/or increased risk. 1.Establish Study Basis Identification of key assumptions and associated degrees of uncertainty is considered vital in order to effectively produce as realistic and accurate results as possible, and for giving input to sensitivity analyses that might be necessary to cater for uncertainties. The key assumptions will be documented in the RAM model study basis. Assumptions are typically categorized in technical, operational and analytical assumptions. Close cooperation with different disciplines in the project is necessary to ensure an understanding of the process and operation that results in a robust and realistic basis for the RAM model. Because of this, it is proposed to arrange for a work meeting or similar with relevant disciplines when establishing the RAM model study basis. 2.Required Input A good understanding of the system to be analyzed is important for the RAM analysis to obtain as accurate results as possible. Typical client input for RAM analyses include: System description; System schematics; P&IDs; Operational Philosophy. In addition to the above, one of the main premises for performing a successful RAM analysis is the use of appropriate reliability data. Application of data from literature and databases should always be thoroughly evaluated, to validate their relevance for the context in question. Reliability data sources include client experience data, OREDA and the PDS handbook. ORS has access to a wide range of reliability data sources. A Failure Mode, Effect and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) if available is also a good input for the RAM analysis, especially for complex systems to give an accurate basis for system modelling. 3.Establish RAM Model and Run Simulations The RAM model study basis is used to establish the RAM model, typically represented by reliability block diagrams (RBDs). The Monte Carlo method is normally used for the RAM model simulations to produce uncertainty ranges and confidence levels for the estimates. ORS uses the software Miriam RAM Studio for this purpose. 4.Analyze the Results The results from the simulation are analyzed and reported depending on the objective of the RAM study in the best way to create value to the client, ,with some examples shown below. Success rate probability distribution

Discover the key disparities between Process Safety Time and SIF Response Time in our insightful webinar. Gain a comprehensive understanding of these crucial concepts and learn how they influence industrial safety measures. Finished The Difference Between Process Safety Time and SIF Response Time Discover the key disparities between Process Safety Time and SIF Response Time in our insightful webinar. Gain a comprehensive understanding of these crucial concepts and learn how they influence industrial safety measures. WATCH REPLAY Link to the presentation: https://bit.ly/3XqEuXL Process safety is of paramount importance in industries where hazardous materials and operations are involved, and having a clear understanding of these concepts is essential for maintaining a safe and reliable operating environment. During this video, Neill Renton, a seasoned expert and the UK Country Manager at ORS Consulting, will guide you through an in-depth exploration of the differences between Process Safety Time and SIF Response Time. Neill brings a wealth of experience in process safety, having worked with numerous organizations across various sectors.

Missed our webinar on Safety Integrity Level (SIL)? Watch the replay to learn what SIL is and when it's required, so you can enhance safety and minimize risk in your organization. Don't miss out on this valuable information. Finished Safety Integrity Level. What is SIL and when it is required SIL (Safety Integrity Level) is a key concept in the field of Functional Safety. Watch the replay of this webinar to learn more about functional safety, SIL, and when they should be applied. What is SIL and when to use it .pptx Download PPTX • 4.01MB If you missed our recent SIL webinar, don't worry. We've created a PowerPoint file with all the questions and answers covered during the session. You can download it to catch up on what you missed. What is SIL and when to use it_Follow-up .pptx Download PPTX • 1.71MB WATCH REPLAY It is a metric used to measure the level of integrity to be achieved by Electric / Electronic / Programmable electronic safety functions used to prevent or mitigate hazardous events in multiple industries, such as oil & gas, pharmaceutical, nuclear, chemical, and many others, as defined in international standard IEC 61508, and industry-specific standards such as IEC 61511.

Catch up on our webinar replay: Process Safety and SIL - 10 essentials they don't teach you in school. Learn expert tips and insights to help you improve safety and risk management in your organization. Don't miss out on this valuable information. Finished Process Safety and SIL: 10 essentials they do not teach you in school There are tonnes of textbooks and references about process safety and SIL. In this webinar, Thomas Solberg Fylking and Baris Arslan from ORS Consulting will instead focus on sharing practical experiences and knowledge from oil and gas, petrochemicals, chemicals, hydrogen, and carbon capture sectors. The L&L will focus on what works and the pitfalls you should avoid when working with process safety and SIL in your industry. WATCH REPLAY In this webinar, Thomas Solberg Fylking and Baris Arslan from ORS Consulting share practical experiences and knowledge from oil and gas, petrochemicals, chemicals, hydrogen, and carbon capture sectors. The webinar focuses on what works and the pitfalls you should avoid when working with process safety and SIL in your industry. The presenters discuss real-life examples from the project phase and operations and give some practical advice that works. Thomas and Baris also highlight some aspects essential to consider for Project Managers and Procurement Specialist to frame the assignments properly and get the right expertise on board.

Mastering Barrier and SECE Management Webinar - ORS Consulting Finished Introduction to Barrier and SECE Management Managing barriers and safety-critical elements (SECE) is crucial in preventing accidents and ensuring the safety of operations. However, the process of identifying hazards, analyzing barriers, and verifying their performance can be complex and challenging. WATCH REPLAY In this webinar, we will introduce the Barrier/SECE Management Framework, including Hazard identification, Barrier/Bowtie Analysis, barrier/safety strategy, and performance standards. We will also discuss the link/interface between SECE and CMMS and share our experience in constructing CMMS logic to manage barriers/SECE. Additionally, we will share our experience in verifying barriers in operation. Our presenters, Per Ståle, Katarina, and Terje, are experts in their fields and will share their insights and experiences with you.

ORS expert Dr. Esteban Bernechea talks about using Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) to perform determination of Safety Integrity Level (SIL) for complex scenarios which may require a more complex modelling that allowed by other techniques such as LOPA or RiskGraph. Finished Using Fault Tree Analysis for SIL determination ORS expert Dr. Esteban Bernechea talks about using Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) to perform determination of Safety Integrity Level (SIL) for complex scenarios which may require a more complex modelling that allowed by other techniques such as LOPA or RiskGraph. WATCH REPLAY

Join our upcoming webinar, "Flare System Dynamic Modelling - Approaches & Benefits," on 24th September from 12 PM to 1 PM CET. Learn from experts Dario Pozza and David Garden about the latest techniques and benefits of dynamic modelling for flare systems. Perfect for professionals in the design, operation, and safety of offshore installations and onshore plants. Register now! Finished Flare System Dynamic Modelling - Approaches & Values This webinar from ORS will present the common approaches used to apply dynamic modelling techniques for Flare systems as well as benefits of undertaking such a study. The team will share experience obtained from previous projects undertaken for installations in the UK and Norwegian Continental Shelf. WATCH REPLAY Flare systems for offshore installations and onshore plants are a critical piece of equipment, which provide safe relief of inventory during both routine operations as well as emergency situations. Their design is often complex and comprised of multiple headers and sources from the entire complex, making it difficult to understand and predict their behavior. Dynamic modelling is a technique used to perform time-dependent analysis of a system, which can be applied to flare systems to investigate any potential operating or emergency scenarios and validate more traditional 'steady-state' assumptions. This is equally useful as a verification exercise for existing systems as well as during the design phase for brownfield modifications and can often result in significant CAPEX and OPEX savings on projects.

Titta på vårt webbinarium för att lära dig hur Seveso-anläggningar kan uppfylla riskhanteringskraven och skapa värde genom att välja rätt riskanalysmetod. Webbinariet hålls på svenska och norska och riktar sig till yrkesverksamma inom industrin i Skandinavien. Titta nu och ta del av kunskap från våra experter! FÄRDIG SEVESO-DIREKTIVET: UPPFYLL KRAVEN MED RÄTT RISKANALYS WATCH REPLAY