Ethos Process Safety Solutions
Company Profile
We know Process Safety.Ethos started in 2014 as a single-person mechanical integrity consulting firm. Since then, we have grown our team and, with the experience, have expanded our scope of services. There are approximately 15 consultants working through Ethos now and we provide a range of process and occupational safety services.
Our team of experts apply what they have learned through years of process safety experience in the industry and dealing with OSHA and EPA. We have 'been there, done that,' and provide practical expertise that most other consulting firms cannot. This is a win for our clients because they get very experienced professionals providing industry-leading consulting services.
Corporate Headquarters
Austin, Texas United States
254-644-8733
Mechanical Integrity Programs
We do ALL things mechanical/asset integrity. From initial program development to deep-dive program assessments. Our MI services include documenting management systems, assessing programs, post-incident forensics, IOW/DMR program development, MI-specific training, and program assessments.
PSM / RMP Compliance Audits
We conduct PSM/RMP compliance audits for some of the major refining companies in the country. We have been told we are the best at what we do. We do not do "check-the-box" audits.
Process Safety Information
We help develop PSI programs for our clients, including identifying the minimum PSI. We also do deep dives to identify potential missing or inaccurate PSI and help locate, recreate and/or organize the information.
Process Hazard Analysis
We have some of the best PHA facilitators in the industry. They know the PHA process and have experience actually operating process units. The level of detail has been complimented by our clients.
Training
We offer face-to-face and online training for various topics, including: Process Safety Basics, Process Hazards Analysis Leadership, Mechanical/Asset Integrity, and Incident Investigation.
Incident Investigations
We help clients develop incident investigation programs. We are also experienced and trained to conduct root cause investigations and support clients in developing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
ETHOS Process Safety Solutions's Inspectioneering Content
According to API 570, facilities must have a mechanical integrity program in place for critical check valves. But what criteria determines whether or not a check valve is critical in your process? How should check valves be inspected and by whom?
We have seen many different inspection recommendation management systems. Most of them struggle to effectively manage all inspection recommendations. However, a few of them are excellent. What makes an effective system?
This is part two of a three part article describing some of the advanced on-stream inspection methods available for use in inspection of pressure equipment in the petroleum and petrochemical industry. These methods can be used, under the right...
This three-part article describes some of the advanced on-stream inspection methods available for use in inspection of pressure equipment in the petroleum and petrochemical industry. These methods can be used, under the right circumstances, to...
In Part 1 of my article, I focused on several issues that are vital to the successful application of any inspection information management system. In Part 2 of my article, I will concentrate on several...
Inspection record systems, used to be just that, a place to "record" data. Our industry has spent many millions of dollars collection data to put into our "record" systems. The problem was trying to manage and utilize the millions of pieces of...
A commonly asked question about the requirement for two threads to be showing outside the nuts for flange bolted joint assemblies in codes, standards, or recommended practices.
This brief video addresses the most common relief valve MI program finding when we do audits and assessments. We share the specific references in API RP 576, which is the key RAGAGEP used for PRV inspection, testing, and maintenance.
In this video, we analyze an interpretation letter issued by OSHA in May 2016 describing the administration's view on recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEPs).
