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ORS SERVICES Industrial Risk and Safety Solutions to Improve Asset Performance Up ORS Consulting supports asset owners, engineering contractors, system and equipment suppliers with industrial risk and safety services. We support our clients to avoid accidents, and to enhance availability and production. ​ Our heritage comes from the petrochemical industry. Today, we support a variety of industries including oil and gas, renewables, chemical industries, manufacturing and fish farming. ORS delivers services in all asset lifecycle phases, including concept selection, front end engineering, detailed design / realization phase, operational phase as well as decommissioning. Tailored Support for Your Project Needs concept selection front end engineering detailed design/ realization phase operational phase decommissioning Tailored Support for Your Project Needs Third-party studies We allocate the best team to solve the challenge. It can be a specific problem that needs to be solved or a third-party verification activity. We have extensive experience with a broad range of methods, tools and industry practice, to ensure efficient and successful project execution. Integrated advisory We support clients working as an integral part of the client organization. With this set-up, a team from ORS supports can take ownership for parts- or the entire risk and safety scope for a project development, or asset, using our own project delivery model, tools and quality management system. Contracting ORS has multiple specialists that can support a client organization. Our resources are available part-time, full-time or on demand. Training We provide training courses across all our service areas. Combining extensive experience and industry know-how, our specialists can provide fit-for-purpose training courses for any level at a client’s organisation. services Technical risk management is the set of activities to identify hazards and assess and manage risks to an acceptable level. Technical Safety and Risk Management LEARN MORE Button Process Safety ensures the protection and resilience of the process design against failures. Functional safety covers instrumented safety systems, and ORS supports all phases of functional safety management. Process Safety and SIL LEARN MORE Button A reliable system is one that will function appropriately with a minimum need for maintenance or repair. We support projects and operating assets with uptime and availability assessments. System Reliability and Availability LEARN MORE Button Barrier Management is crucial for preventing accidents and risks throughout an asset's lifecycle. We specialize in these areas, offering services like barrier strategy development, bow-tie analysis, risk-based maintenance, etc. Barrier Management LEARN MORE Button Safety management is vital for all projects and assets. ORS offers expertise from concept to operation, helping you navigate complex regulations and technical risk management. Safety and Compliance LEARN MORE Button Chemical & Process Engineering involves the design, optimisation and operation of industrial scale processes for the safe manufacture of useful products and materials. Chemical & Process Engineering LEARN MORE Button Find Out How We Can Work Together CONTACT US

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. In 2016, we opened our second office at Jåttåvågen/Stavanger. In 2022, the Oslo office has relocated to the new office at Lysaker/Oslo. 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 Rikard Davidsen Department Manager, ORS Stavanger Per Ståle Larsen Country Manager, ORS Norway Gulay Basova Department Manager, ORS Oslo 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 Gulay Basova +47 46 82 56 32 gba@ors-consulting.com Lilleakerveien 4A, 0283 Oslo, Norway COMPANY REG NO. 911738414 STAVANGER, NORWAY Rikard Davidsen rda@ors-consulting.com +47 91710199 Jåttåvågveien 7 4020 Stavanger, Norway COMPANY REG NO. 911738414 FIND OUT HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER CONTACT US

SECTORS AQUACULTURE Aquaculture, also called fish farming or mariculture refers to the controlled farming of fishes and cultivation of other aquatic organisms. ORS has a strong track record in supporting offshore, inshore and land-based aquaculture concepts, with strong subject matter expertise and fit-for-purpose tools. ORS has provided highly specialized risk-, safety- and reliability services to some of the most complex- and advanced aquaculture projects in the world. How do We add Value? ORS is a trusted advisor to its clients, helping them, to make robust decisions. In-depth knowledge of the regulatory framework in combination with broad risk management expertise enable ORS to help our clients realize Aquaculture opportunities outside the realm of conventional fish farming. Some of the services that we can provide to add value to your projects include: Technical safety and risk management support towards novel fish farming concepts, involving new risks in a more complex context. Process safety to improve fish welfare and reduce fish mortality. Land-based fish farms developed as Recirculated Aquaculture Systems (RAS) requires focus on process safety through project execution and operational phase, as process upsets in water treatment systems can quickly escalate to fish mortality. System reliability and availability studies providing necessary decision support for concepts with increased system criticality or reduced financial margins. Barrier management studies for key hazards to identify weaknesses in design or operation and demonstrate a robust barrier set-up towards regulatory bodies and other stakeholders. Anchor 1 Some example projects Client: Leading producer of Farmed Salmon, Norway Project: HAZOP for onshore hatchery and postsmolt facility ​ Client: Multinational Engineering Company, Norway Project: Establishing risk-based decision support towards concept selection for complex fish farming concept Our Services and Tools A non-exhaustive list of services ORS provides includes: Process safety, including Hazard and Operability (HAZOP), focusing on fish mortality and welfare Layers of Protection Analysis to define performance requirements for critical barriers Fish escape risk assessments. Barrier management assessments, including bowtie analysis and barrier strategies. Hazard identification (HAZID) studies. Technical safety services, including specific services such as material handling review Reliability, availability, and criticality studies. ORS has all the necessary tools to deliver specialist advisory services for the aquaculture sector commensurate with the context and client requirements, including BowTie XP and Miriam RAM Studio. Find Out How We Can Work Together CONTACT US

SERVICES ​System Reliability and Availability Up Anchor 1 Reliability is a staple in most businesses. It is the probability that a component, part, system, or process performs correctly within a specified period. A reliable system is one that will function appropriately with a minimum need for maintenance or repair Most systems in facilities constitute interconnected components, with each component playing its role and helping to achieve a performance level. A system reliability assessment allows businesses to identify weaknesses of these components and quantify the impact of their failures on the overall system or process. ORS is a leading system reliability solutions provider. We are helping businesses and facilities with a wide range of services, including uptime and availability assessments, Fault Tree Modelling, among others. ​System Reliability and Availability Related Studies FMEA/FMECA FMEA (Failure Modes and Effect Analysis) and FMECA (Failure Modes Effects and Critical Analysis) are methodologies used to determine potential failure modes in a system and provide corrective measures for each failure mode. FMECA is similar to FMEA with regard to risk assessment and failure analysis. However, in addition to FMEA functionalities, FMECA ranks failure modes in order of severity. RAM Analysis RAM analysis is a method to define the production capacity and availability of a system to keep producing. This analysis involves a mapping of the different failure modes, frequencies, consequences, and their effect on production. RAM Analysis helps to reduce costs, debottleneck and provide input to spare parts and maintenance planning. Learn more > Production Assurance Production assurance describes the certainty of a facility achieving its production goals and meeting its intended end-results. End results may be customer expectations, the safety of a production process, or reduced production costs. Production assurance is particularly important within systems associated with oil and gas exploration and is introduced in ISO 20815:2008 standard. Fault Tree Modeling Fault Tree Modeling is a methodology used for conducting reliability analyses of complex systems. It involves creating a logical representation to model chains or pathways that can lead to failure or an undesirable loss event. It helps to keep systems safe and in desirable operating conditions. System Safety System safety is a risk management methodology that involves the identification and analysis of different hazards in a system, process, or facility. It also involves the provision of measures to eliminate or mitigate the effect of these risks. Among others, system safety is widely applied in the defence industry. Find Out How We Can Work Together CONTACT US ​Latest Insights What is a Procedure HAZOP? Process Hazard Analysis (PHA). Overview of available techniques and when to apply them How Process Safety can Improve Fish Welfare MORE INSIGHTS

SERVICES Safety and Compliance Up Anchor 1 Safety Management a fundamental activity for all projects and asset operations. Regardless of industries, a project needs to fulfil technical risk related requirements from local and regional authorities, international standards and end clients. Navigating the complexity of regulatory compliance requires both experience and a specific skillset in safety management. ORS frequently supports projects, from early concept to, and including, operational phase with safety management. This includes activities such as: Establish the regulatory framework that defines all relevant legal and contractual requirements;​​ Prepare a HSE road map for a project or throughout asset lifecycles;​ ​Follow-up and manage technical risk management activities. This includes liaison with various stakeholders and contractors, follow-up of third-party studies, ensuring involvement from all relevant disciplines, and ensuring continuity in the risk management activities. Safety and Compliance Related Studies Project Risk Assessment ​ Project risk assessment is a hands-on application of risk management to ensure that a project is meeting its targets in terms of cost, schedule and HSE. It includes identification of project risks, continuous monitoring and adjustments, as well as identification of measures to control the risk. Project risk assessment allows businesses to make the best choice from the available options needed to achieve a project’s objective. Risk-based interface management ​ Risk-based interface management involves defining, controlling, and communicating information needed to make unrelated services, processes, or equipment co-function. Risk-based interface management assesses and mitigates the possible risks when working with contractors, subcontractors, and clients. Operational Readiness Review An Operational Readiness Review (ORR) is a thorough, proof-based appraisal of the project state before entering operation. ORRs are undertaken to ensure that all activities during engineering process are completed, all critical systems been tested and validated and confirm correct handover to operations. The ORR is a final validation to ensure a safe transition to operational phase for project deliverables. Cybersecurity risk assessment Cybersecurity Risk Assessment serves as a pivotal section of the modern company. Modern companies tend to create operations on a technological platform and, as such, are exposed to the risk of hackers and loss of data. Cybersecurity risk assessment is performed to expose an organization’s vulnerabilities to such attacks and provide solutions. Regulatory Compliance In all industries, all businesses needs to comply with regulations from local and regional authorities, industry standards and requirements from end clients within the area of safety and HSEQ. Regulatory compliance is a continuous activity ensuring that relevant requirements are identified, and that the correct decisions are made to avoid delays, business interruptions or accelerated costs. HSE Road Map The HSE Road Map is an activity and document prepared in the initial phase of a project to ensure that the regulatory requirements are identified and that the technical risk management activities are planned to ensure efficient project execution and compliance with HSE-related requirements. Safety Strategy The Safety Strategy is a cornerstone of safety design in a project, and is comparable with a technical design basis of a project. The safety strategy links hazard identification, risk analyses, safety studies, and the technical safety design, demonstrating that adequate safety barriers are in place. Find Out How We Can Work Together CONTACT US ​Latest Insights What is a Procedure HAZOP? Process Hazard Analysis (PHA). Overview of available techniques and when to apply them How Process Safety can Improve Fish Welfare MORE INSIGHTS

SERVICES Chemical & Process Up Anchor 1 Chemical & Process Engineering involves the design, optimisation and operation of industrial scale processes for the safe manufacture of useful products and materials. From onshore chemicals production to offshore oil and gas, Chemical and Process engineers are at the heart of an organisations technical capability for delivery of business, safety and environmental performance. ORS have an expert chemical and process engineering team supported by a range of state of the art software tools and techniques to help our clients get the most from their assets. This includes activities are studies such as: ​ Development of process schemes and improvements to maximise production and ensure safe operation. Creation and management of Digital Twins, Shadows and Models using live plant data where available. Dynamic simulation of new or existing plants to improve performance and explore equipment, set-point and other design changes. Software: Aspen HYSYS; SLB Symmetry, Flaresim, PHAST, CFD & FEA (ANSYS) Chemical & Process Related Studies Heat & Mass Balance Development Development of process heat and mass balance through equipment selection and optimisation to maximise production and minimise energy requirements. Arange of process simulation software is available to complete this including Aspen HYSYS and SLB Symmetry. Equipment Optimisation Individual unit operation assessments completed to help improve performance and ensure business demands are being met. This can range from traditional vessel, valve and pump sizing/costing through to more advanced analysis to study local heat, mass, and momentum effects using CFD & FEA. Digital Twins Development of digital models which reflect the as-built condition of chemical and process plants to identify performance and profit improvements. These can be developed into Digital Shadows and Twins with the capability of updating set-points through DCS to realise improvements and business performance. Flare, Venting, Relief, & Blowdown System Performance Safe disposal of fluids in an emergency situation is an essential part of any process plant design. Hence flare systems are considered safety-critical. We use Flare System Analyzer and other industry-standard tools to ensure back-pressures, velocities, momentum, flare tip radiation, and low-temperature material design constraints are all met. Dynamic Process Simulation Dynamic simulation of a process plant behaviour to better understand the effects of failures and the ability of the design to safely address these failures. Overpressure Protection assessment Different combinations of instrumented and mechanical overpressure protection systems exist in all process plant designs. Vessel and piping design reviews, relief valve sizing and selection to the requirements of API 520/521/526, and reliability assessments of instrumented systems under IEC61511 are all necessary to ensure the system is suitably protected. Find Out How We Can Work Together CONTACT US ​Latest Insights What is a Procedure HAZOP? Process Hazard Analysis (PHA). Overview of available techniques and when to apply them How Process Safety can Improve Fish Welfare MORE INSIGHTS

SERVICES Technical Safety and Risk Management Up Anchor 1 Technical 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. 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. 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 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 prior to operations to identify hazards, evaluate consequences and define mitigating mesures 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 5 min Process safety and SIL What is a Procedure HAZOP? 4 min Technical Safety and Risk What is Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA)? 3 min Technical Safety and Risk Technology Maturity Assessment – what it is and when to conduct MORE INSIGHTS

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 organizations perform their function effectively and efficiently 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 place 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 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 help business 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 What is a Procedure HAZOP? Process Hazard Analysis (PHA). Overview of available techniques and when to apply them How Process Safety can Improve Fish Welfare MORE INSIGHTS

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.

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.

Finished Functional Safety Assessment- Operations: waste of time or value creation? How can your company get a greater value from conducting FSA Stage 4? What should you keep in mind for a smooth execution? What are the pitfalls to avoid? How do you avoid theoretical debates with no value creation? Join the webinar and learn more about our to-the-point approach for FSA Stage 4. WATCH REPLAY Functional Safety Assessments (FSA) typically include an in-depth assessment of all the activities, work processes, and documentation covering the applicable SIS Safety Lifecycles. In addition to extensive documentation review, interviews and site surveys are also usually a part of FSAs. Depending on how it is executed and by whom, FSAs can be a very theoretical, and time-consuming exercise or a value-adding, to-the-point assurance activity. It can cause a significant impact on the asset owner since the asset owner needs to demonstrate evidence that the IEC61508 & IEC 61511 requirements are fulfilled. Over the years, ORS has accumulated significant experience based on the performance of FSAs for early design-, detailed design-, commissioning & construction as well as operational phases of complex- and safety-critical assets. How can your company get a greater value from conducting FSA Stage 4? What should you keep in mind for smooth execution? What are the pitfalls to avoid? How do you avoid theoretical debates with no value creation? Join the webinar and learn more about our to-the-point approach for FSA Stage 4. Moderator: Per Ståle Larsen Speakers: Morten Nilstad Pettersen and Baris Arslan An access link to the webinar will be provided by email after sign-up.

Finished Barrier Management – Aquaculture in Exposed Areas Meet ORS Consulting and learn more about us, our services and take a dive into barrier management applied to aquaculture in exposed areas. In this lunch webinar Per Ståle Larsen from ORS Consulting will share lessons learned from risk and barrier management on fish farming concepts intended for operation in exposed areas WATCH REPLAY The webinar continues with a Q&A session held by Thomas Fylking and Morten Nilstad Pettersen to reply to all HAZOP-related questions.