Engineering Consultancy Services
We pride ourselves on our diverse portfolio of specialised engineering consultancy services designed to support our clients across all areas of process safety and risk management.
Overview
At OTECSA Consulting, we have leading industry experts on our team. As a result, we are able offer a range of engineering consultancy services to ensure compliance, and operational efficiency, and to optimise the safety of your operations.
Explore our other services tailored to meet your organisation’s unique needs.
Our Services
OBRA (Occupied Buildings Risk Assessment)
Understanding Your Operational Risks
OTECSA Consulting have completed several OBRAs for clients in the high hazard industries.
Our OBRAs are carried out in line with the industry standard Chemical Industries Association guidance on occupied buildings (CIA), to assess risks to personnel in occupied building when they could be impacted by major accident events such as:
Fire exposure
Overpressure from explosions
Toxic gas releases
CoMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards)
Major Hazard Compliance
Our CoMAH service ensures that your operations align with the stringent regulations intended to prevent major accidents involving dangerous substances. By conducting thorough assessments and devising robust safety report documentation, OTECSA assists in managing risks proactively for large scale operations. We also cover:
- Lower Tier CoMAH
- Upper Tier CoMAH
- MAPP (Major accident prevention policy)
MEIRA (Mechanical Equipment Ignition Risk Assessment)
OTECSA Consulting have completed various MEIRA studies in the process industries, assessing clients legacy mechanical equipment ignition risks in ATEX zoned areas. Examples have included:
A large pharmaceutical production facility with a pre-DSEAR equipment compliance gap. This resulted in a saving, avoiding the client having to replace a lot of old equipment with the implementation of some simple improvements to detect failures.
A manufacturing client having to assess equipment because of a newly zoned solid handling process.
A chemical manufacturing site dealing with legacy equipment compliance gaps.
Cost Benefit Studies
Optimising Investment in Safety
Implementing safety measures comes with costs, and our Cost Benefit Studies service helps justify these expenses by analysing the benefits relative to the risks. This financial perspective ensures that you are making informed decisions and investing in safety measures that provide meaningful value.
ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable)
Balancing Risk and Practicality
Reducing risks to ALARP involves weighing the safety benefits against the associated costs and efforts. Our service guides you through this process, helping ensure that risks are managed to a level that is both achievable and justifiable, without compromising on safety.
Pressure Relief Systems
Safety by Design
OTECSA’s expertise in pressure relief systems encompasses design, analysis, and validation to prevent over-pressurisation and protect both personnel and equipment. Our comprehensive approach ensures that your safety devices are fit for purpose, compliant, and capable of responding effectively in critical situations.
Get in touch
For more specific information and to explore how OTECSA Consulting can assist with each of these services, please contact our team directly. We’re here to provide the expertise and support you need to navigate the complexities of process safety and operational excellence.