Matthew Mitchell
Matthew is our Australian branch manager and completed his Bachelor of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Auckland. Matthew specialises in the area of consequence modelling, alarm management, safety assessments and process control. He is an associate member of IChemE, and a TÜV certified functional safety engineer.
What makes a competent hazardous area classifier?
March 29, 2023
History of hazardous area classification Hazardous area classification dates back to the 18th century when the demand for energy to power the..
What are Hazardous Areas and how are they classified?
January 17, 2023
Understanding Hazardous Areas in Industrial Settings Many areas may contain hazards, but the term “Hazardous Area” is specifically applied to..
Managing Low-Likelihood, High-Consequence External Events
December 14, 2021
When Is an External Event Truly “Not Credible”? Process safety deals with the low-likelihood, high-severity scenarios, typically in the realms of..
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How reliable is consequence modelling?
October 5, 2021
Understanding Uncertainty in Consequence Modelling At Safety Solutions we are no strangers to consequence modelling. One of the most common queries..
Understanding the Risks of Ammonia Refrigeration Plants
September 9, 2020
Why do we have so many ammonia refrigeration plants? With dairy, meat and other agricultural products making up a significant proportion of our food..
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Why do you need a professional HAZOP scribe ?
June 18, 2020
The Critical Role of a Competent Scribe in HAZOP Studies Much like how an experienced facilitator is critical to the success of a HAZOP, so too is..
Consequence Modelling of Toxic Gas Releases
May 26, 2020
Real-World Consequences of Toxic Gas Releases