Hazardous Materials
The classification, processing, and safe handling of hazardous materials is critical to life safety, business continuity and loss prevention in a facility.
Identify, Evaluate + Control Environmental + Health Hazards
Our global experts draw on our code, design and analysis expertise to create a prioritized mitigation strategy through onsite evaluations, hazard assessments, software solutions and hazardous material handling training.
Code Compliance
Hazardous materials are strictly regulated by a number of codes, regulations and standards and need to be applied as well as forecasted. We combine deep knowledge of building codes with our comprehensive building, fire and hazardous material analysis services to help you meet your design objectives while ensuring code compliance. Where compliance is impractical or infeasible, we work with local authorities on alternate compliance methods.
Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP)
Whether they are being used, stored or transported, hazardous materials must be managed properly to maintain the required level of safety and code compliance. Rules that specify the classification criteria of various types of hazards are determined at the European level by regulation 1272/2008. We can help you develop a hazardous materials management plan through inventory statements, mapping of protection systems and coordination with local fire authorities. Where there are gaps between existing conditions and best practice, we can support you in developing prioritized remediation plans.
Hazardous Areas
Particular attention needs to be paid to protective measures and methods of installing electrical equipment in facilities with hazardous materials. We can help ensure that these areas are compliant, safe and designed properly. Where appropriate, we apply advanced techniques to limit the extent of your classified areas.
Industrial Failure Analysis
Our forensics expertise enables us to investigate process failures and industrial incidents and provide litigation support. With our demonstrated track record, we can support your team in understanding the cause and origin of process failures and establish corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
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