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SMITH & BURGESS

Your Trusted Process Safety Advisors

Smith & Burgess is a global leader in process safety consulting, helping protect people, assets, and the environment. Our experts deliver science-based solutions that reduce risk, ensure compliance, and support safe, reliable operations.

Who We Are

Salus Relief and Flare Systems Documentation Software

Salus is our proprietary software that simplifies relief and flare systems documentation, improves visibility, and ensures audit readiness.

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Process Safety Services

Process safety is more than compliance—it’s a strategic advantage. Smith & Burgess specializes in relief and flare system design, PSM, and design review services for complex industrial process operations.

Our Services

SMITH & BURGESS

Your Trusted Process Safety Advisors

Driven To Improve Process Safety Performance By Delivering Innovative Solutions.

Services

Severe Weather Alert

Stay updated on Tropical Storm Francine. Monitor real-time updates, office status, and safety resources on our internal weather alert page.

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Salus Software

Salus is an innovative electronic database system designed to streamline workflows and keep your relief systems design and documentation evergreen.

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Training

Discover Smith & Burgess’s specialized training courses, designed to enhance safety practices and regulatory compliance. Elevate your skills with our industry-leading courses.

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Resources

Explore a wealth of accumulated knowledge through webinars, white papers, publications, and presentations available on our website. Stay informed and empowered.

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Our Core Services

We deliver process safety management solutions using future-focused thinking
and technical expertise that reduces risk and strengthens compliance for industrial operations.

Relief &
Flare Studies

We evaluate relief and flare systems to ensure compliant operations, preventing overpressure events and loss of containment.

Process Safety
Management Services

We provide comprehensive process safety consulting and PSM services that meet your facility’s safety, regulatory, and operational performance needs.

Engineering
Design Reviews

We provide third-party engineering reviews for EPC relief system designs, ensuring contractor compliance with regulatory standards and corporate guidelines.

Process Safety Training

Smith & Burgess offers in-person, virtual, and online training courses covering all aspects of process safety and risk management. Each course provides practical tools, expert-led instruction, and actionable insights tailored to real-world industry challenges. Attendees also earn continuing education credits to support professional development.

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Relief Systems Design Course

Master relief system design by exploring overpressure scenarios, best practices, and compliance requirements in line with API and ASME standards.

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PHA Leadership Course

Develop the skills to lead effective PHAs by learning proven methodologies, facilitation techniques, and process safety leadership principles.

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Onsite Course Offerings

Receive customized, instructor-led training at your facility—tailored to your processes, hazards, and team-specific process safety objectives.

Salus Relief and Flare Systems Documentation Software

Salus is our proprietary relief and flare systems documentation software, built by engineers for engineers. It simplifies compliance by keeping critical safety data accurate, consistent, and audit-ready. Salus improves system visibility, reduces documentation errors, and supports enterprise-wide management of relief and flare systems.

Stay Up to Date With Our Latest
Insights, News, and Events

Explore timely insights, technical articles, and industry-leading research developed by Smith & Burgess process safety engineers and consultants.
Stay informed on emerging process safety practices, evolving regulations, and proven strategies that support operational excellence and compliance.

Allowable Backpressure Myth

Debunking the Allowable Backpressure Myth

Blog

Many people think a relief valve on a pipe should never see more than 10% backpressure for spring-loaded relief devices. In reality, that’s a guideline for normal cases, not a hard law of physics...

Exit Pipe Fittings

PSV Outlet Pressure Drop Calculations & Exit Pipe Fittings

Blog

Removing the exit fitting from backpressure calculations may lead to more accurate and slightly lower predicted backpressure on the valve, which aligns with current best practices...

Relief and Flare Systems

Why Relief Systems & Flare Studies Are Critical in Process Safety

Blog

Ensuring facilities operate without incident requires a robust safety management system. The stakes are high in industries where a single failure can lead to catastrophic consequences...

Featured Resource

Smith & Burgess Awarded SOC 2 Type II Compliance

Smith & Burgess has achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) standards for SOC for Service Organizations (SSAE 18). This third-party audit confirms that Smith & Burgess meets rigorous security, availability, and confidentiality standards—demonstrating our commitment to protecting customer data across all systems and services.

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A Wealth of Knowledge at Your Disposal

As process safety engineers and consultants, we recognize our responsibility to share our years of accumulated knowledge. Our experts dedicate a portion of their time each year to creating webinars, white papers, publications, and presentations. These valuable resources are freely available on our website, providing access to crucial process safety knowledge at no cost.

Webinars

Join our expert-led sessions to gain insights into process safety, industry best practices, and regulatory compliance, available live and on-demand.

White Papers

Explore in-depth analyses and expert perspectives on critical process safety topics, offering valuable knowledge and practical solutions for industry challenges.

Case Studies

Discover real-world examples of our process safety solutions in action, showcasing successful implementations and tangible benefits for our clients.

Ready to Strengthen Your Process Safety Performance?

Partner with Smith & Burgess for expert process safety consulting, trusted relief system design, and third-party engineering solutions that deliver lasting compliance.

Locations

US

Houston
Corporate Headquarters
7600 W. Tidwell Rd. 
Suite 600
Houston, TX 77040

Chicago
190 S. La Salle St. 
Suite 550
Chicago, IL 60603

INTERNATIONAL

Singapore
Vision Exchange
2 Venture Drive
#24-01
Singapore 608526

India
Sadanand Business Centre (SBC)
91 Springboard, 11th floor
Pashan Hwy Side Rd, Baner
Pune, Maharashtra 411045

Contact Us

Get in touch with Smith & Burgess to discuss your facility’s process safety needs. Our engineers are ready to help you strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and meet your operational goals.