Regulatory authorities across high-hazard industries are placing increased emphasis on robust process safety management, risk-based decision-making, and demonstrable compliance throughout the project and operational lifecycle.
Recent industry guidance highlights the importance of early hazard identification, effective management of change, and ongoing competence development to prevent major accident events. Operators are increasingly expected to demonstrate that safety is embedded not only in facility design, but also in day-to-day operations, maintenance, and organisational culture.
In response, organisations are reviewing their process safety frameworks, training strategies, and technical assurance processes to ensure alignment with evolving expectations and recognised best practice. Independent safety studies, such as HAZOP, LOPA, and QRA, continue to play a critical role in supporting safe operations and regulatory confidence.
As industry standards continue to develop, proactive engagement with process safety expertise remains essential to managing risk, protecting people and assets, and maintaining operational resilience.