Ensuring Controls Performed When Needed

Control verification is a cornerstone of any facility’s risk assurance programme. It ensures that controls such as Safety Critical Elements (SCEs) and “soft” controls (procedures and management systems) are functioning as intended.

Ongoing Control verification is essential throughout the life of a facility to ensure continued safety, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability.

Safety Solutions delivers independent control verification services, giving you the confidence that your control measures remain effective.

SCE workflow Control Verification

The Problem – Risks of Inadequate Control Verification

Without regular initial suitability (design stage) and in-service verification, controls can degrade, increasing the likelihood of:

  • Undetected Failures –controls may be non-functional without operators realising
  • Regulatory Non-Compliance – Failure to meet industry standards controls can result in fines, shutdowns, or loss of licence to operate.
  • Reduced Operational Safety – Inadequate control verification reduces the reliability of safety barriers, increasing exposure to hazards.

Our Approach – Comprehensive Control Verification Services

We cover the entire life cycle of your controls, from initial design through ongoing operation. Our structured process ensures both initial suitability (design stage) and in-service verification are addressed.

  1. Initial Suitability Verification (Design Stage)
  • Safety Assessment – Were the hazard identification and risk assessments performed to a high enough standard to determine the correct identification of control measures requiring assurance.
  • Performance Standards – Is the performance criteria for the control aligned with good practice and standards.
  • Engineering Design Verification – Are the devices selected designed to requirements documented in the performance standard.
  • Fabrication Oversight – Verifying manufacturing processes, assembly, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
  • Installation & Commissioning – Assessing Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and handover to confirm correct installation and function.
  1. In-Service Verification (Operational Stage)
  • Routine Testing – Periodic functional tests to confirm controls operate as designed.
  • Maintenance Verification – Confirming planned and corrective maintenance activities maintain control performance.
  • Impairment Management – Reviewing how failures are handled and ensuring contingency measures are in place.
  • Modification Control – Assessing changes to ensure modifications are verified before implementation.
  • Safety Management System Review – Auditing performance monitoring, training, and management review processes for continued compliance.

Benefits of Control Verification

  • Control Effectiveness & Risk Reduction– Ensuring controls will work when a demand is placed on them ensures that the risk of a major incident is being managed and aligned with the assumptions defined in the safety assessment.
  • Enhanced Safety – Well-verified controls significantly reduce the likelihood of major incidents.
  • Compliance Assurance – Demonstrate adherence to regulatory and industry requirements.

Why Choose Safety Solutions

  • Certified Experts – Our team has deep expertise in control verification
  • Standards Compliance – We ensure all verification activities meet international safety standards.
  • Tailored Solutions – Every facility has unique risks; our verification programmes are customised to your operations.

Ensure your safety systems work when they’re needed most. CONTACT US TODAY regarding SCE verification.

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