1. HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Philosophy

At Cormat Group, we uphold a fundamental belief: zero harm to people, assets, and the environment is not just a goal—it is our operational standard. Safety is embedded in our corporate DNA and drives every decision across the project lifecycle—from concept to commissioning and beyond.

Our HSE philosophy is built on proactive risk management, regulatory excellence, and a culture of accountability. We align with global standards including ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and industry best practices from API, OSHA, and IEC, while tailoring our approach to the unique demands of each project.

Key elements of Cormat Group’s HSE commitment include:

• Leadership-driven safety ownership at all organizational levels.
• Hazard elimination at the source through inherently safer design.
• Empowered workforce engagement with continuous training and competency assurance.
• Environmental protection via emission control, waste minimization, and sustainable resource use.
• Learning from all events—including near misses—to prevent recurrence.

2. Loss Prevention Philosophy

We treats loss prevention as a strategic engineering discipline—not just a compliance requirement. We define “loss” holistically, encompassing personnel injury, environmental impact, production downtime, asset damage, and reputational risk.

Our loss prevention strategy employs a multi-layered barrier model grounded in:

• Inherently Safer Design (ISD) principles applied during front-end engineering.
• Rigorous Process Safety Management (PSM) aligned with CCPS and OSHA frameworks.
• Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA), HAZOP, and LOPA studies to identify and mitigate high-consequence scenarios.
• Asset integrity programs ensuring long-term reliability of safety-critical equipment.

By embedding prevention into design and operations, Cormat Group ensures that risk is controlled before it becomes an incident.

Fire & Gas (F&G) Detection Philosophy

F&G systems are engineered for early, reliable, and fail-safe detection of fire, flammable gas releases, and toxic hazards. Our design philosophy prioritizes life safety, asset protection, and operational continuity.

Key design tenets include:

• Risk-based detector placement validated through dispersion modeling and QRA.
• Selection of application-specific technologies (e.g., multi-spectrum IR flame detectors, catalytic bead, and laser-based gas sensors) suited to the hydrocarbon profile and environmental conditions.
• Fail-safe logic: critical detectors default to alarm on fault to ensure safety integrity.
• Seamless integration with Emergency Shutdown (ESD) and firewater systems for automated response.

Alarm & Fire Protection (AFP) Philosophy

The AFP strategy ensures rapid, effective mitigation during fire events through a combination of active and passive measures:

• Active Fire Protection: Deluge systems, foam-water spray, clean agent suppression, and monitor nozzles—designed and sized per NFPA, API 2030, and project-specific fire scenarios.
• Passive Fire Protection: Structural and equipment fireproofing certified to withstand hydrocarbon fire curves (e.g., UL 1709) for durations up to 120 minutes.
• Intelligent Alarm Management: Alarms are rationalized, prioritized, and presented in accordance with ISA-18.2 / IEC 62682 to support operator response under stress.
• Integrated Emergency Response: Coordination with public address, emergency lighting, and muster systems to ensure safe personnel egress.

All F&G and AFP systems undergo SIL verification (IEC 61511) where applicable and are validated through F&G mapping, drill simulations, and HAZOP review.

At Cormat Group, we recognize that off-the-shelf safety solutions rarely meet the complex demands of modern industrial facilities. Therefore, we develop customized, performance-based specifications for all safety-critical equipment—ensuring fitness for purpose, reliability, and lifecycle value.

Our specification development process is driven by:

• Project-specific hazard analysis (HAZID, HAZOP, QRA).
• Operating environment (e.g., desert, offshore, cryogenic, or corrosive conditions).
• Regulatory landscape and client corporate standards.
• Maintainability, testability, and vendor support over the asset’s life.

Cormat Group’s Specification Workflow:

1. Hazard-to-Requirement Mapping: Translate risk scenarios into technical performance criteria.
2. Technical Basis Document (TBD): Define reliability targets (e.g., PFD, SIL), interfaces, and acceptance criteria.
3. Vendor Qualification: Engage only pre-qualified suppliers with proven experience in similar service.
4. Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT): Conduct witnessed tests to verify compliance before shipment.
5. As-Built Dossier: Deliver comprehensive datasheets, P&IDs, test reports, and SIL certificates as part of the project safety archive.

Examples of Cormat Group–developed specifications include:

• Deluge skids with dual pneumatic/electric actuation for critical process areas.
• Laser-based open-path gas detectors calibrated for site-specific hydrocarbon mixtures.
• Fireproofing systems qualified for jet fire exposure in high-risk zones.

All specifications are managed under a strict Management of Change (MOC) process and reviewed at key engineering gates to ensure consistency and quality.

At Cormat Group, safety is not an add-on—it is engineered into every system, specification, and decision. By integrating robust HSE philosophies with project-tailored safety solutions, we deliver facilities that are inherently safer, compliant, and resilient. Our commitment goes beyond meeting standards; we strive to set them—ensuring operational excellence that protects people, the planet, and our clients’ investments.