Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA)

Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA) services in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, and throughout the Lower Mainland, BC. Professional process engineering solutions.

OVERVIEW

Industrial risk assessment and HAZOP facilitation services for oil & gas, pulp & paper, mining, municipal, power generation, and building projects throughout Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, and the Lower Mainland, BC. We provide process safety risk management through facilitated HIRA workshops, project risk reviews, and technical problem-solving sessions.

We capture action trackers, mitigation plans, and ownership so findings move straight into execution, supporting regulatory compliance and operational safety.

  • LOPA, HAZOP, and What-If facilitation
  • Bow-tie diagrams and safeguard mapping
  • Regulatory-ready documentation packages
USE CASES & APPLICATIONS

Hazard identification and risk assessment services support industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, and process facilities throughout Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, and the Lower Mainland, BC. We facilitate HIRA workshops for process facilities, industrial plants, and specialized applications where risk assessment is required for safety or regulatory compliance. Our process hazard analysis and operational risk evaluation services support safety compliance workshops and risk management programs.

We support new process design projects, facility modifications, and risk management programs. Our HIRA services serve oil & gas facilities, chemical plants, pulp & paper mills, mining operations, and power generation facilities. Each assessment requires careful consideration of process hazards, existing safeguards, and risk tolerance, supporting risk assessment action plans and regulatory compliance reporting.

PROCESS & WORKFLOW

We begin by understanding process design, operating procedures, and existing safeguards. We facilitate structured HIRA workshops using LOPA, HAZOP, or What-If methodologies as appropriate. We guide teams through systematic hazard identification and risk evaluation, supporting comprehensive identification and assessment of significant hazards.

We develop bow-tie diagrams and safeguard mapping that document hazards, consequences, and protective measures. We create action trackers that assign ownership and timelines for risk mitigation, supporting risk assessment action plans. We prepare regulatory-ready documentation packages that support compliance and demonstrate due diligence, enabling process safety regulatory compliance throughout BC.

INDUSTRY STANDARDS & COMPLIANCE

Our HIRA services follow industry best practices and comply with applicable safety regulations including CSA Z767, ISO 31010, and provincial safety regulations. All assessments are performed thoroughly and documented to support risk management and regulatory compliance. Our documentation meets requirements for regulatory submissions and internal risk management programs throughout British Columbia, supporting process safety regulatory compliance.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQs

What is the difference between HAZOP, LOPA, and What-If methodologies?
HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) is a structured team-based approach for identifying hazards and operability issues. LOPA (Layer of Protection Analysis) quantifies risk and evaluates safeguard adequacy. What-If is a less structured brainstorming approach. We select the appropriate methodology based on process complexity and risk level.
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