COMAH Risk Assessment Services
Many HSEQ managers, site leaders, and engineers at COMAH sites, both Upper and Lower Tier, are grappling with the same issue: what does a compliant COMAH risk assessment look like for our industry and scale?
Having contributed to the latest CDOIF guidance for COMAH Risk Assessment, we’re uniquely positioned to help you understand what’s changing and incorporate those requirements into your assessments in a proportionate manner.
New CDOIF guidance for Major Hazard Human Harm Risk Assessment (MHHHRA)
New guidance from the Chemicals and Downstream Oil Industry Forum (CDOIF) is in draft form and designed to create a more consistent approach to COMAH risk assessment and address issues regulators have seen in previous methodologies. This guidance will be relevant for all Upper Tier and Lower Tier COMAH Establishments. with the following
- COMAH risk assessment.
- Preparing or updating a COMAH Safety Report, in particular the “Predictive Aspects” section.
- Resolution of COMAH legal actions relating to Major Accident Hazard Scenario (MAHS) Identification, Risk Assessment and ALARP demonstration
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- A free 30 minute presentation (plus 15min Q+A) from a consultant who was present on the CDOIF technical working group for this guidance.
- An overview of what’s changing and why regulators are clarifying expectations
- Insight into the new multi-stage process, including:
- Structured identification of all Major Accident Hazard Scenarios (MAHS)
- Analysis of harm extent, severity, likelihood, and compliance with Recognised Good Practice (RGP)
- Assessment of cumulative individual and societal risk
- Consideration of further risk reduction measures and ALARP demonstration
- Practical implications for your site - what does this mean for your scale and sector?
Major Accident Hazard Identification and COMAH Risk Assessment (MHHHRA)
COMAH risk assessment isn’t a single study, it’s a structured process combining multiple hazard identification and risk evaluation activities to build a robust ALARP case. This service is for both Lower Tier and Upper Tier COMAH sites who require a COMAH risk assessment, are addressing regulator concerns about MAH identification and ALARP demonstration or preparing a COMAH Safety Report.
Our Delivery Options
Coaching & Mentoring
For sites that want to lead the process internally, we provide structured support to build capability and confidence. This includes reviewing and improving existing procedures,
Full Delivery
If you prefer a turnkey solution, we manage the entire process for you, from MAH identification through consequence analysis, risk evaluation, and ALARP demonstration, delivering a complete COMAH Risk assessment.
What you get
- Structured approach to MAH identification and risk assessment
- Integration of new CDOIF guidance into your methodology
- Choice of coaching support or full turnkey delivery
- Activities such as:
- Hazard Identification (HAZID) and Hazard and Operability (HAZOP)
- Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA)
- Occupied Buildings Risk Assessment (OBRA)
- Consequence Modelling
- Past Accident and Recognised Good Practice (RGP) reviews
Benefits
- Ensures compliance with regulator expectations and latest guidance
- Builds internal capability or delivers a complete, defensible assessment
- Reduces risk of enforcement action and strengthens Safety Report quality