Protecting People, Assets, and Operations
Through Expert Process Safety Services
Smith & Burgess delivers comprehensive process safety services to help industrial facilities manage risk, prevent incidents, and meet federal regulatory requirements. Our services support OSHA’s Process Safety Management standard (29 CFR 1910.119) and the EPA Risk Management Program (40 CFR Part 68), ensuring your facility stays safe, compliant, and audit-ready.
From initial hazard identification to documentation, analysis, mitigation planning, and revalidation—we support your safety lifecycle with practical, engineering-led solutions tailored to high-hazard operations in refining, petrochemicals, chemical processing, LNG, and beyond.
Full-Scope Process Safety
Management Expertise
We go beyond regulatory checklists. Our engineers apply deep domain knowledge and real-world experience to solve complex process safety challenges. Whether you're launching a greenfield site or need to update aging documentation, we deliver clarity, structure, and results.
Full-Scope Process Safety Management Expertise
We go beyond regulatory checklists. Our engineers apply deep domain knowledge and real-world experience to solve complex process safety challenges. Whether you're launching a greenfield site or need to update aging documentation, we deliver clarity, structure, and results.
Our Process Safety Services Include:
Low-Pressure Tank Integrity Evaluations
Process Hazard Analysis (PHA):
We provide certified PHA facilitators who lead your team through HAZOP, What-If, LOPA, and HAZID assessments. Our process includes PSI review, risk ranking, and identification of safeguard layers to ensure regulatory compliance and hazard mitigation.
Facility Siting Studies:
Using dispersion modeling and consequence analysis, we evaluate the risks posed by fires, explosions, or toxic releases to onsite and adjacent buildings. All siting studies comply with PSM and RMP requirements and help validate facility layout and mitigation measures.
Dust Hazard Analysis:
Evaluates the risks associated with combustible dust in industrial processes to prevent explosions and mitigate hazards.
Action Item Management:
Open action items from audits, investigations, and PHAs must be addressed. Our experts help resolve and document action items efficiently, focusing on high-risk priorities and minimizing unnecessary changes—keeping you compliant and focused.
PSM & RMP Audits & Assessments:
We perform internal and regulatory audits, including Part (o) compliance audits, RMP evaluations, and internal PSM gap assessments. Our team delivers detailed, actionable reports and ongoing support for remediation planning.
Process Safety Information (PSI):
PSI is the foundation of every PSM program. Whether your data is outdated, incomplete, or scattered, we help rebuild accurate documentation to ensure safe operations and compliance with PSI requirements.
Low-Pressure Tank Integrity Evaluations:
Many older tanks were built before environmental standards emphasized emissions control. We assess vent sizing, develop fitness-for-service pressure/vacuum tolerances, and provide documentation to support EPA and PSM requirements for tank safety.
Specialized Studies and Modeling:
Our engineers deliver advanced modeling and analysis for unique and high-risk scenarios, including:
- Acoustical/Flow-Induced Vibration (AIV/FIV)
- Water Hammer and Valve Closure Timing
- Steam Collapse/Vacuum Mitigation
- Dynamic Flare System and Tube Rupture Analysis
- Depressuring Studies and Emergency Flare Operations
- Safety Instrumented Functions and SIL Verification
Relief and Flare Systems Evergreening:
We maintain and update relief and flare system documentation as part of MOC programs. Our knowledge of evolving standards ensures fast, efficient updates—saving your engineers time and improving compliance.
Incident Investigation:
Our seasoned investigators lead or support root cause analyses for process incidents. We deliver objective, technical insights to help prevent recurrence and inform corrective actions.
Industries We Serve
Smith & Burgess serves clients across the energy and process sectors. Each facility presents unique risks—and we adapt our approach to match your regulatory environment, operational priorities, and risk tolerance.
Oil & Gas (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream)
Petrochemicals and Specialty Chemicals
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Pharmaceuticals and Industrial Manufacturing
What Sets Smith & Burgess Apart?
- Engineering-Led Approach: Real-world experience, not just regulatory theory
- Audit-Ready Deliverables: OSHA and EPA-compliant documentation tailored to your systems
- Flexible Engagements: From one-off studies to evergreen compliance partnerships
- Deep Technical Expertise: Trusted by major industrial clients worldwide
- Unmatched Responsiveness: We meet your schedule, your standards, and your expectations
Get in Touch
Let’s talk. Whether you need immediate assistance or want to build a long-term program, Smith & Burgess is ready to help.