FUNCTIONAL SAFETY | MEICA Consulting

FUNCTIONAL SAFETY

Functional Safety refers to the part of a system's overall safety that relies on automatic protection mechanisms operating correctly, especially in response to inputs or failures. It focuses on ensuring systems function safely, even in the face of electrical or electronic malfunctions. This includes preventing hazards and reducing risks to protect people, plant, and the environment

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Process Hazard Analysis

Our team have the experience to undertake a Process Hazard Analysis using the Hazard and Operability Study, (HAZOP), methodology. Our team has undertaken HAZOP work in Water and Energy Projects holding the roles of:

Chairperson
Scribe
Operations Specialist
Designer.
Project Manager.

SIL Determination

MEICA Consulting Engineers Ltd have the technical expertise to conduct Safety Integrity Levels (SILs) Determination Studies based on Risk Assessment as per the IEC 61508 standard.

The SIL risk is defined by examining the systematic capability, architecture constraints, and the probability of dangerous failure. The standard works to prevent avoidable mistakes and errors throughout the entire lifecycle.

Hazard Identification (HAZID) study

MEICA Consulting Engineers Ltd have the technical expertise to conduct Hazard Identification (HAZID) studies. A Hazard Identification (HAZID) study is a risk assessment technique used to systematically identify and evaluate potential hazards associated with a process, system, or operation. It's a multidisciplinary team workshop focused on uncovering possible dangers early in the project lifecycle, before detailed engineering design. The goal is to identify hazards, assess their potential consequences, and recommend preventative measures to minimize risks

ATEX / DSEAR Assessments

Our experienced team carry out ATEX / DSEAR Assessments for a number of clients across the Water industry in Ireland. Our consultancy services can highlight potential risks and work with you to ensure the safety of your business and your team.

We have extensive experience using the Uisce Eireann ATEX Assessment Methodology

We recognise that each client has a unique set of requirements and it is important to us to meet and exceed your expectations for your organisation.

Risk Management & Layer of Protection Analysis

MEICA Consulting Engineers Ltd have the technical expertise to undertake Layer of Protection Analysis, (LOPA) as well as Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA). We also can undertake Risk Management studies using tools such as the BowTie Analysis.