Coordinated HAZOP cycle at Seveso companies

For several Seveso companies, Prohead Engineering acts as a regular partner and takes on the full coordination of the mandatory five-yearly HAZOP studies, in accordance with the Seveso Directive and the requirements of the ACR (Chemical Risk Inspection Division, FPS Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue).
We ensure that all relevant installations are evaluated on time, with non-critical or low-risk parts analysed efficiently using the SWIFT methodology (Structured What-If Technique). This approach offers an optimal balance between thoroughness and efficiency.

Thanks to our domain knowledge in process safety, E&I – with TÜV-certified functional safety specialists – and machine safety, we can support the entire process: from HAZOP and LOPA to the follow-up of recommendations and, where needed, their translation into Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs) or machine-level measures.
This integrated perspective ensures that technical, organisational and safety-related interdependencies are not overlooked.

Prohead Engineering fully relieves the client of the burden: we prepare the studies, handle the reporting and translate the recommendations into concrete measures. We also take care of planning, document preparation (such as P&IDs and datasheets) and coordination of the sessions.
Thanks to our efficient way of working, the in-house team can limit itself to content-related participation, while we provide structure, quality and follow-up.

Our role is not limited to the studies themselves. We also support communication with the supervisory authorities and can be present during inspections by the ACR.
In this way, we help companies comply structurally with their Seveso obligations, with an approach that is both practical and future-oriented.