Process Safety & Engineering Solutions for the Manufacturing Industry
Manufacturing operations span a broad range of industrial sectors—including general manufacturing, food and beverage production, and consumer goods—that demand high standards for safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Smith & Burgess provides comprehensive process safety and engineering consulting services to support these diverse operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant facilities.
Our experience covers both continuous and batch manufacturing processes, with a focus on relieving system adequacy, risk mitigation, and regulatory alignment across OSHA, EPA, and applicable industry standards.
Relief & Flare System Solutions for Manufacturing Operations
Relief and flare systems are critical for maintaining safe operating pressures and preventing equipment failure in manufacturing environments. Our engineers specialize in designing and validating relief systems that protect people, property, and production uptime—especially in systems with volatile, pressurized, or hazardous materials.
We offer:
- Relief System Analysis: Evaluate pressure relief devices and overpressure protection systems for compliance with ASME, API, and RAGAGEP.
- Flare System Design & Optimization: Minimize emissions and enhance operability of flare systems, particularly for chemical-based and high-volume production lines.
- Concern Mitigation Planning: Identify failure scenarios and propose practical engineering solutions to minimize operational disruptions.
- Documentation & Standards Development: Develop facility-specific documentation and standard operating guidelines.
Whether for high-speed consumer packaging or temperature-sensitive food processing, we help manufacturers maintain pressure integrity and safety performance.
Targeted Process Safety Services for Industrial Manufacturing
Smith & Burgess delivers tailored process safety services designed to meet the operational demands and compliance requirements of industrial facilities.
Our services include:
- Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and revalidation support
- Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA) to guide facility-wide safety strategies
- Facility Siting & Explosion Modeling to assess exposure risks and optimize layout
- Emergency Response Planning & Incident Investigation for organizational readiness
- Compliance Audits and OSHA PSM Support with actionable findings
- Mechanical Integrity for Low-Pressure Tanks and Critical Equipment
We help clients comply with OSHA 1910.119, FSMA, NFPA, and food safety regulations without compromising throughput or product quality.
Engineering Design Reviews for Safe and Compliant Facilities
Manufacturing facilities often evolve with line expansions, new product introductions, or automation upgrades. Our engineering reviews help manufacturers manage change while preserving safety and compliance.
Our support includes:
- Conceptual & Feasibility Studies for equipment or process changes
- Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) to define safe design parameters early
- Detailed Engineering Reviews covering relief systems, process flow, and utility systems
By aligning engineering design with site-specific safety and compliance objectives, we reduce costly retrofits and commissioning delays.
Whether you're managing legacy equipment or scaling production in a modern facility, Smith & Burgess can help you mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and protect operational uptime. Our team understands the challenges of high-throughput, high-precision manufacturing environments—and delivers solutions that work within your constraints.