Safety Solutions

What Safety Solutions does

Safety Solutions is a New Zealand-registered specialist process safety consultancy and training provider established in 1993, headquartered in New Plymouth with operating reach across Australasia and a global digital footprint. The company delivers three integrated lines of business: instructor-led training courses (covering HAZOP, LOPA, Bowtie, Functional Safety, Hazardous Area Classification, Alarm Management, Risk Assessment, Process Safety Foundations, and executive due diligence), consulting services (hazard identification, LOPA studies, safety case development, process safety audits, safety management system design, and functional safety engineering), and a self-paced e-learning platform branded Process Safety LMS (processsafetylms.com) hosting individual courses, mini-courses, and bundled packs. The company claims over 150 years of combined consultant expertise, more than 1,000 LOPA studies delivered, and a customer base spanning 25+ named enterprise logos across energy (Woodside, Methanex, OMV, Meridian Energy, Contact Energy, Mercury, Todd Energy), dairy and food (Synlait, Tegel), aerospace (Rocket Lab), resources (Thiess), chemicals (Incitec Pivot, Arxada), infrastructure (Icon Water, Port Taranaki, NZ Post), and government (NZ Defence Force).

The underlying technology is a WordPress-based commerce and content platform (safetysolutions.co.nz) plus a separate self-serve learning management system that delivers interactive modules with scenario-based learning, quizzes, drag-and-drop elements, and video content accessible on modern browsers. The LMS supports individual licenses, group licenses, and bundled corporate packages (e.g., Process Safety Essentials Pack). Revenue is generated through four streams: (1) one-time instructor-led course fees ranging from approximately NZD 580 to NZD 4,230+GST depending on duration and add-ons (e.g., Flexi Support Package at NZD 650+GST for three hours of one-on-one coaching), (2) recurring e-learning subscriptions priced from NZD 56.72 per individual license, (3) professional services consulting billed as project work, and (4) corporate e-learning bundles sold at discounted rates. Distribution is split between regional in-house delivery in NZ and Australia and global self-serve e-learning. The company maintains strategic validation through IChemE approval of its LOPA Facilitator course, technology integration with VelocityEHS Bowtie software, and a content partnership with process safety expert Trish Kerin. Headcount is reported at 1-10 employees, reflecting a small specialist firm despite its 32-year operating history.

Name

Safety Solutions

Legal name

Safety Solutions Ltd

Website

https://safetysolutions.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Safety Solutions is a New Zealand-based specialist process safety consultancy and training provider, established in 1993, delivering HAZOP, LOPA, Bowtie, and functional safety instructor-led courses, a global self-paced e-learning platform (Process Safety LMS), and consulting services to high-hazard industries across Australasia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Process Safety Consulting and Training

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Safety & Major Hazard Risk Management (PSM) (BPAHAJAE)

Keywords

• Process safety training
• HAZOP facilitation courses
• Process safety consulting
• Risk assessment services
• Functional safety engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

New Plymouth

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training Courses: Instructor-led training courses delivered in-person or online on process safety topics including HAZOP, LOPA, Bowtie, Risk Assessment, Functional Safety, and Alarm Management. Prices range from $580 to $4,230 +GST depending on course duration and complexity.
2. E-Learning Licenses: Self-paced online courses with individual or group licensing options. Courses include Introduction to Process Safety, HAZOP Participants, Bowtie fundamentals, Safety Case Awareness, and mini courses on Asset Integrity, Management of Change, and Operational Risk Assessments.
3. Consulting Services: Process safety consulting including hazard identification, risk assessment, LOPA studies, functional safety, alarm management, consequence modeling, safety management system development, and process safety audits.
4. Corporate E-Learning Packages: Bundled e-learning packages at discounted rates such as Process Safety Essentials Pack including Introduction to Process Safety, HAZOP Participants, and Introduction to Bowties courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Safety Solutions provides process safety training courses, consulting services, and engineering services to high-hazard process industries. The offering spans instructor-led training on HAZOP, LOPA, Bowtie, functional safety, and alarm management; a self-paced e-learning platform (Process Safety LMS) covering foundational and specialized process safety topics; and professional consulting services including hazard identification, risk assessment, LOPA studies, safety management system development, and process safety audits.

Product overview

Safety Solutions offers a comprehensive portfolio of process safety training and consulting services, comprising instructor-led courses, an e-learning platform (Process Safety LMS), and professional consulting services. The instructor-led training includes HAZOP Leader Training, Advanced HAZOP Training, HAZOP Participants Training, LOPA Facilitator Training (IChemE-approved), LOPA Basics Training, Bowtie Training, Functional Safety Basics Training, Hazardous Area Classification Training, HAZID Participants Training, and various specialized courses in process safety incident investigation, alarm management, safety in design, operational risk assessment, and executive due diligence. The Process Safety LMS e-learning platform hosts self-paced courses including Introduction to Process Safety, HAZOP Participants, Introduction to Bowties, Process Safety Due Diligence, Safety Case Awareness, Major Hazard Facilities introduction, Asset Integrity, Incident Investigations, Job Safety Analysis, Management of Change, and Operational Risk Assessments, as well as bundled course packs. The Flexi Support Package provides add-on one-on-one coaching. Consulting services span hazard identification, risk assessment, LOPA studies, functional safety, alarm management, safety management system development, and process safety audits. All offerings are designed for high-hazard industries including oil and gas, chemicals, manufacturing, dairy, power generation, and water treatment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HAZOP Leader Training A 2-day instructor-led course that trains participants to become effective HAZOP review facilitators, covering methodology, guideword application, team leadership, documentation requirements, and facilitation techniques. For process safety engineers and HSE professionals.
• Advanced HAZOP Training Advanced-level HAZOP training course for experienced professionals seeking to deepen their hazard and operability study expertise.
• HAZOP Participants Training A 1-day in-house course designed to build the knowledge and confidence of team members who participate in Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) reviews.
• LOPA Facilitator Training A 2.5-day IChemE-approved course covering the methodology of Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), its implementation, and facilitation practice through simulated workshops for engineering staff. Includes free LOPA tool aligned with best-practice methodology.
• LOPA Basics Training A one-day foundational course providing the knowledge needed to actively and effectively contribute to a Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) workshop.
• Bowtie Training A 1-day course introducing the Bowtie visual risk assessment methodology, covering threat and consequence mapping, control identification, and practical application using VelocityEHS software.
• Functional Safety Basics Training A 1-day course for engineers, operators, and maintainers covering functional safety principles, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Safety Integrity Levels (SIL), and IEC 61508/IEC 61511 standards.
• Hazardous Area Classification Training A 3-day course teaching competencies required to develop a Hazardous Area Classification based on AS/NZS 60079.10.1:2022 and AS/NZS 60079.10.2:2016 standards.
• Process Safety Due Diligence for Executive Leadership Training A 3-hour program focusing on how executive leadership can carry out process safety due diligence, understand legal responsibilities, and identify organizational gaps.
• Process Safety LMS An online learning management system hosting self-paced e-learning courses for process safety training, including Introduction to Process Safety, HAZOP Participants, Bowtie fundamentals, Safety Case Awareness, and other courses. Offers individual and group licensing.
• Process Safety Essentials Pack A discounted bundle of three e-learning courses including Introduction to Process Safety, HAZOP Participants, and Introduction to Bowties (16-22 hours total).
• Flexi Support Package A post-course coaching add-on providing three hours of personalized one-on-one support with a senior consultant to help translate training into workplace application.
• Process Safety Consulting Services Specialist process safety consultancy services including hazard identification, risk assessment, auditing, critical risk management, and safety management system development for high-hazard process industries.
• LOPA Studies Layer of Protection Analysis studies delivered by consultants with over 1000 LOPA studies completed across oil and gas, chemicals, manufacturing, dairy, and power generation industries.
• Engineering Services Engineering services including functional safety, alarm management, consequence modeling, control verification, and hazardous area classification.
• Process Safety Audits Process safety auditing services benchmarking process operators across 22 elements of process safety using subject matter expert teams.
• Safety Management System Development Design, review, and improvement of Safety Management Systems that embed due diligence, risk governance, and accountability across organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1000 LOPA studies delivered across multiple industries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLOPA Facilitator Training course is IChemE-approved, indicating formal recognition of training quality and alignment with professional standards in chemical engineering and process safety.
• Lead Like Kerin (Trish Kerin)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrish Kerin, a globally respected process safety expert and keynote speaker, provides leadership and process safety training programs. References include 'Lead Like Kerin Due Diligence' training courses on the Safety Solutions platform.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ABS Group: ABS Group offers process safety management, risk management, and related training/consulting to high-hazard industries, directly comparable to Safety Solutions' PSM/RAMS consulting and training portfolio.
• DEKRA Process Safety: DEKRA's process safety unit provides LOPA, HAZOP, functional safety, and PSM training/consulting worldwide, competing head-to-head with Safety Solutions' core methodology and consulting services.
• ioMosaic: ioMosaic is a specialist process safety consulting and software firm offering LOPA, PHA, and PSM training and facilitation, serving the same chemical/petrochemical buyers as Safety Solutions.
• Exida: Exida delivers functional safety, alarm management, and process safety training and consulting (incl. IEC 61508/61511), directly overlapping Safety Solutions' Functional Safety Basics and Alarm Management courses.
• Gexcon: Gexcon provides consequence modelling, explosion safety, and process safety consulting and training, comparable to Safety Solutions' engineering services and consequence modelling offering.

Broad incumbents

• DNV: DNV is a global assurance and risk management incumbent operating across process safety, asset integrity and training services, including IChemE-affiliated offerings, positioning it as a broad incumbent peer.
• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD runs a large process safety, functional safety, and hazardous area classification training/consulting practice, comparable to Safety Solutions' Hazardous Area Classification and Functional Safety content.

Emerging players

• VelocityEHS: VelocityEHS provides risk management and bowtie software plus training courses; it is referenced by Safety Solutions as the tool used in its Bowtie Training, making it a directly adjacent platform/training peer.
• Stonehouse Process Safety: Stonehouse Process Safety is a niche consultancy providing PSM, HAZOP, and LOPA training and facilitation, comparable in scale and specialisation to Safety Solutions' core methodology focus.

Regional players

• GHD: GHD is an Australasian engineering consultancy with a process safety and hazardous industries practice, overlapping Safety Solutions on consulting, hazardous area classification, and risk assessment services in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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