We work across mining, oil and gas, energy, utilities, power generation, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, transportation and defense sectors.
Functional safety failures can have severe consequences, from operational downtime to serious harm to people, assets and the environment. Managing these risks requires a structured, standards-based approach across the full safety lifecycle.
We provide industrial functional safety solutions designed to reduce risk, ensure compliance and support long-term system integrity. From hazard identification through to verification, validation and ongoing performance monitoring, we help you design, implement and maintain Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) aligned with international and local standards.
Discover the benefits of our functional safety solutions
- Reduce safety and operational riskWe help you identify, assess and control hazards to protect people, assets and the environment.
- Maintain compliance across the safety lifecycleOur services align with IEC 61511 and related standards, supporting consistent compliance from concept to operation.
- Improve system reliability and uptimeWell-defined safety requirements and independent verification help minimize failures and unplanned downtime.
- Stay audit-ready with confidenceRobust documentation, traceability and lifecycle management support regulatory reviews and independent audits.
- Strengthen safety decision-makingClear risk analysis and safety integrity level (SIL) determination provide a defensible basis for safety-critical decisions.
Our functional safety capabilities
- Functional safety management consultingEnd-to-end support across the SIS lifecycle, from hazard identification and risk analysis to operation and maintenance.
- SIL determination and risk analysisLayer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and related techniques to define SIL for each Safety Instrumented Function.
- Functional safety assessmentsIndependent assessments at key lifecycle stages to verify compliance and confirm safety integrity.
- Safety lifecycle documentation and toolsStructured documentation and lifecycle management supported by integrated digital platforms to maintain traceability and audit readiness.
- Verification, validation and auditsIndependent testing and audits to identify gaps and confirm alignment with international and local standards.
- Functional safety trainingPractical training on functional safety principles and SIS lifecycle requirements, tailored to your operational environment.
Why SGS?
With in-depth expertise across the full functional safety lifecycle, we deliver practical, standards-based solutions that help you reduce risk and protect your operations. We work across high-risk industries, including mining, oil and gas, energy, utilities, manufacturing and infrastructure. Our independent approach, combined with strong local presence and global expertise, ensures your safety systems remain compliant, reliable and defensible over time.
FAQ
We align services with IEC 61511 and IEC 61508 for process industries, as well as AS/NZS 4024, ISO 13849 and IEC 62061 for machine safety.
Yes. We support both new implementations and assessments or upgrades of existing safety systems.
Yes. We support integrated lifecycle management platforms that centralize documentation, traceability and audit preparation.
Absolutely. Our functional safety training can be customized to your systems, industry and risk profile.
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Tenancy A, Level 5, Building 3, Central Park,
660 Great South Road, Ellerslie,
Auckland, New Zealand