FULCRUM IS – UK FUNCTIONAL SAFETY SPECIALISTS

57.195, -2.202 ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND

Fulcrum is an independent company which specialises in functional safety solutions for local industries and international markets

Based in the north east of Scotland, we support process industries in all aspects of the functional safety lifecycle.

We are leading UK Functional Safety Specialists

HAZOP

Fulcrum can carry out Hazard Operability and Risk Assessments to identify potential problems within a process or system, helping to prevent accidents and improve efficiency.

SIL ASSESSMENT

Fulcrum offer Hazard and Risk Assessment services, including all mainstream methods of SIL classification including RGA, LOPA, Matrix. Fulcrum also refer to company specific guidance for applying the SIL classification at this stage of the FS lifecycle.

SIL VERIFICATION

Fulcrum can carry out SIL verification calculations to assess whether the installed/proposed hardware can meet the requirements of the target SIL. This can be done using a variety of methods, including specialised software applications or fault tree analysis.

FUNCTIONAL SAFETY ASSESSMENTS

Fulcrum are able to carry out FSA at any lifecycle stage, such as at stage 3 as part of final commissioning or stage 4 for process plants that have been in production for some time.

SAFETY FUNCTION DESIGN

Fulcrum can also assist with the design of specific safety functions where SIL2 or SIL3 requirements are to be met. This can be carried out, complementing the work carried out by the incumbent design contractor.

PROOF TEST PROCEDURE PREPARATION

Fulcrum can provide detailed proof test procedures to ensure that all the requirements of IEC-61511, EEMUA222 and the guidance from the Health and Safety Executive are included.

ALARM RATIONALISATION

Fulcrum can carry out alarm reviews based on the guidance in EEMUA191 and perform periodic status reviews to ensure that alarm systems are functioning efficiently and providing the correct operator feedback.

COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING

Fulcrum offer functional safety training in a flexible setting or via our online computer-based traning portal. We can offer tailored training packages to meet your specific requirements.

TECHNICAL ASSURANCE

Fulcrum can carry out review services on project or operational documentation and drawings, including SIL assessment guidelines and company tolerability tables.

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Functional Safety is essential to your process plant operation.
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