CONTROL OF INDUSTRIAL MAJOR HAZARD (CIMAH)

Control of Industrial Major Accident Hazards (CIMAH) is a set of regulations and guidelines established in various countries to manage and control the risks associated with major industrial accidents. CIMAH regulations aim to prevent and mitigate the impact of accidents that could lead to serious consequences for people, property, and the environment in industries dealing with hazardous substances.

Key aspect of CIMAH typically include:

• • • • Identification of Major Accident Hazards: CIMAH focuses on identifying potential major hazards within industrial operations that involve the use, storage, handling, or processing of hazardous substances.
      • Risk Assessment: Assessing the risks associated with identified hazards, including evaluating the likelihood of accidents and the potential consequences on human health, the environment, and surrounding areas.
      • Safety Measures and Controls: Implementing preventive and protective measures to control major accident hazards. This involves incorporating engineering controls, safety protocols, emergency response plans, and measures to reduce the likelihood of incidents.
      • Emergency Preparedness and Response: Developing comprehensive emergency plans and procedures to effectively manage and respond to major accidents if they occur. This includes training personnel, establishing communication channels, and ensuring adequate resources for emergency response.
      • Safety Management Systems (SMS): Establishing and maintaining robust safety management systems that encompass hazard identification, risk assessment, risk control measures, and continuous improvement processes to enhance safety levels.
      • Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with CIMAH regulations and standards set by regulatory authorities or government agencies to mitigate major accident risks.
      • Information and Communication: Providing information and raising awareness among employees, stakeholders, and the public about potential major hazards, risks, and the measures in place to control them.

OUR SCOPE OF WORK

We provide you with the latest performance-based design solutions and engineering best practices while helping to determine applicable codes and standards. We comply with the national codes and standards, engineering best practices, performance-based consulting, and fire & life safety audit criteria. Our team also specializes in construction and system investigation during the lifecycle of a building and assists in designing a go-forward plan and helps manage the upgrade.