Regulatory Studies & Process Safety

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In an environment driven by technological innovation and constant change, effective management of industrial risks has become a key factor in sustainability and growth. Protecting people, the environment, and industrial infrastructure is a major strategic priority for companies, which are required to comply with regulatory requirements and European directives.

ISO Ingénierie, which has been part of Ekium’s “Consulting & Permitting” business unit since 2019, supports its clients by providing advice, expertise, and methodologies tailored to their specific challenges.

Our expertise

Regulatory studies

Application for Operating Permit (Hazard Study/Impact Study) Review File Compatibility Analysis ATEX (Explosive Atmospheres) Fire Study

Process safety

Risk analysis Modeling MMRI (risk control measurement)

Functional safety

SIL study Machinery Directive

Training and e-learning

Quali-SIL Instrumented safety functions ATEX Level 0 e-learning HAZOP risk analysis e-learning Mastering ICPE regulations Quali-SIL machine

Industrial risk management environmental protection

Prepare regulatory files

  • Diagnosis of regulatory compliance (decrees, ICPE sections, regulatory monitoring)

  • Preparation of regulatory files:

    • Declaration/registration file

    • Application for Operating Permit DDAE / Application for Environmental Permit

    • "Bring to attention" / Notification file

  • Aging of facilities / PMII

  • IED Directive / BAT

  • GHG balance sheet

  • Third-party expertise

  • Risk analysis / Hazard studies / Environmental impact

  • Modeling of effects / Support with regard to DREAL/DRIEE

Preparation of DRPCE

  • Identification of hazardous products

  • Identification of "ATEX" zones: zone 0, zone 1, zone 2

  • Verification of equipment/instruments in zones

  • Verification of operating procedures

  • Preparation of regulatory documentation:

    • Explosion Protection File or "DRPCE"

  • IECEx equipment / Intrinsic safety loop calculation

ISO Ingénierie
In the context of Process Safety, we run risk analysis sessions using various recognized methodologies: HAZOP/LOPA, APR, HAZID, Butterfly Node, FMEA, as well as performance evaluation of safety barriers (MMR/MMRi) and MMRi management in accordance with DT93.
Jean-Roch
ISO Engineering Manager
This diagram depicts a bow tie: Flow from left to right: - 2 potential hazards - Preventive controls designed to prevent the event - Aggravating factors - Measures to prevent aggravation (dark grey) - Fearsome event - Multiple protective barriers limiting the impact - Final consequences with associated aggravating factors Foundation: The HSEQ management system, structured around four components (Policy, Activity, Procedure, Standard), ensures the consistency and effectiveness of the barriers.

Fire Safety

  • Support for discussions with insurers, the Fire and Rescue Service (SDIS), and the Regional Directorate for Environment, Planning, and Housing (DREAL)

  • Calculations of water and foam concentrate requirements

  • Development of fire safety strategies

  • Preliminary design studies

  • Preliminary sizing

  • Equipment recommendations

  • Guidance drawings

  • Definition of detection strategy (fire, leak, gas) and specifications

  • Definition / Sizing / Specifications / Active & Passive Fire Protection

  • Specifications

  • Assistance in selecting contractors

  • Monitoring of studies and construction work

  • Assistance with acceptance

ROQUETTE
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Fatima BOUCHERIT
Process Safety Engineer

Functional safety

Safety Instrumented System

  • Compliance with IEC 61508 (systems) and 61511 (installation) standards

  • Support / master plan / implementation

  • Compliance with IEC 62061 and ISO 13849 standards (machines)

  • Risk analysis: HAZOP/LOPA, FMEA, diagrams, etc. - SIF specification

  • Determination of required SILs and PLs

  • Functional safety assessment (actual SIL, actual PL)

  • Improvement of the SIS and MMRI lifecycle:

    • Operational and maintenance provisions / Periodic testing procedures

    • Implementation of DT93: maintenance plan, equipment life cycle records

  • Qualification of safety equipment

    • Compliance with IEC 61508

Support for the Works Council

  • Definition of regulatory scope, guidelines, and harmonized standards

  • Compliance with standards, compliance matrices

  • Risk analysis (ISO 12100)

  • Essential Requirements

  • Integration verification (partly completed machinery, certificate of incorporation)

  • Compilation of the technical file

  • Assistance with test definition and monitoring

  • Assistance with CE self-marking

Conducting FMD studies

  • Evaluating reliability / availability / maintainability:

    • Of a control/supervision system

    • An electrical/mechanical system

    • Of an industrial unit

  • Model / Identify critical points and subassemblies

  • Perform FMEA

  • Identify / Size spare parts

  • Adapt the CMMS

  • Business Continuity Plan

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  • Company logo TotalEnergies

Support for your teams: training and e-learning

ISO INGÉNIERIE
We offer a comprehensive range of industrial risk management training courses, and can also customize some of our modules to suit your specific needs and site culture. Safety remains our top priority, as does supporting your skills development. Welcome to a continuous learning process.
Aurélia CHARDON
Business Devlopment Director & Digital Strategy

Quali-SIL, operational safety, functional safety

  • QUALI-SIL functional safety engineer

  • Functional Safety Engineering QUALI-SIL (English version)

  • QUALI-SIL Engineer Refresher Course

  • QUALI-SIL Design, Installation, or Maintenance Manager

  • QUALI-SIL Installation and Maintenance Technician

  • QUALI-SIL Functional Safety Operator

  • QUALI-SIL Electrician

  • QUALI-SIL Machine

  • Safety Instrumented Functions SIL Levels

  • Machinery Safety Directive and ISO 13849 & IEC 62061 standards

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ISO INGÉNIERIE
Training your teams in machine (PL) and process (SIL) safety means avoiding design and integration errors, and guaranteeing regulatory compliance of your installations.
Bernard
Trainer - Director, Paris Office

Industrial Risk Management Training Courses

  • Industrial risk analysis methods

  • Risk analysis: HAZOP method - In-depth

  • ATEX Level 0: Awareness

  • ATEX Level 1: Working in ATEX Zones

  • Mastery of ICPE regulations

  • Justification of confidence level (MMR/MMR-I/FIS)

  • Lightning Level 1 & refresher

  • Lightning N2 and N3: advanced & refresher

E-learning

  • ATEX Level 0 awareness - available in 3 languages (French, English, Spanish)

  • Risk analysis: HAZOP method

  • Analysis of the value of investment projects in the process industries

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