SpecialistRiskEngineeringforHigh-ConsequenceFacilities
Technically robust, regulator-ready advisory for high-consequence facilities — delivered by chartered engineers.
Specialist advice. Practical controls. Defensible compliance.
iDRISK provides senior-led engineering advisory for organisations managing Dangerous Goods, hazardous chemicals, explosives, hazardous areas and high-consequence risk — from planning and licensing to operations and assurance.
Our focus is clear: practical, SFAIRP-defensible advice that closes compliance gaps — not creates new ones.
"Technically rigorous, clearly documented and practical for implementation in a regulated Defence Infrastructure environment"
From storage design, licensing and hazardous area classification to risk studies, emergency planning and operational assurance — iDRISK delivers practical, regulator-ready documentation.
Dangerous Goods & Hazardous Chemicals
Specialist advisory for dangerous goods, hazardous chemicals, and high-risk materials — from layout planning and licensing through to compliance, placarding, and regulator liaison.
Dangerous Goods & Hazardous Chemicals
Key Capabilities
- Facility layout and storage planning aligned to AS/NZS standards
- Dangerous goods segregation and separation reviews
- Storage, handling and transport compliance advisory
- Regulatory licensing, notifications and authority support
- Placarding, manifests, site plans, bunding and spill control
Hazardous Areas
Hazardous area classification for vapours, gases and combustible/explosive dusts — including dossier preparation, ignition risk assessments and IECEx compliance.
Hazardous Areas
Key Capabilities
- Hazardous area classification (HAC) studies for vapours, gases and dusts
- Ignition source identification and risk assessment
- Equipment zoning, selection and installation reviews
- Ventilation and gas dispersion assessments
- IECEx and hazardous area dossier preparation and compliance
Explosives & Explosive Ordnance
Specialist engineering and advisory for explosives and EO/GWEO environments — site planning, quantity distance calculations, licensing documentation and high-consequence operations.
Explosives & Explosive Ordnance
Key Capabilities
- Quantity distance (QD) calculations and site planning
- AS and FM Global alignment for commercial explosives
- Defence — DEOP101 and NATO AASTP-1 alignment
- Ammunition and explosive storage advisory
- SSAN, ANE and ANFO specialist advisory
Fuel & Energy
Engineering and risk advisory for bulk fuel facilities, aviation fuel systems, service stations and energy storage infrastructure — compliance reviews and operational assurance.
Fuel & Energy
Key Capabilities
- Bulk fuel facility design review and compliance assessment
- Aviation fuel system advisory and operational assurance
- Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) risk assessment
- Service station compliance and upgrade advisory
- Fire protection and risk management integration
Risk Engineering & Assurance
Consequence-focused risk engineering, bowtie analysis, compliance health checks, control verification and risk-ranked action plans aligned with SFAIRP principles.
Risk Engineering & Assurance
Key Capabilities
- Bowtie methodology and critical control reviews
- SEPP 33, PHA and MHF safety case support
- Consequence and escalation assessments
- Barrier effectiveness and risk reduction strategies
- Risk-ranked action plans aligned to SFAIRP
Risk Studies
Facilitation and documentation for HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, PHA and SEPP 33-related hazard studies, bowtie and barrier review, and risk-ranked action close-out.
Risk Studies
Key Capabilities
- HAZOP, HAZID and LOPA workshop facilitation
- Process safety risk reviews and PHA documentation
- Safeguard and control effectiveness assessment
- SEPP 33 hazard study documentation
- Risk-informed design and operational recommendations
Operational Risk Assessments
Task, operational and management-of-change risk assessments for hazardous activities — with implementation-ready controls tailored to the site and workforce.
Operational Risk Assessments
Key Capabilities
- Management of change (MOC) risk assessments
- Operational and task-level risk assessments
- Critical control identification and verification
- Implementation-ready risk controls for site operations
- Operator-focused documentation for high-hazard tasks
Emergency Response Planning
Site-specific emergency response plans for dangerous goods and hazardous chemical incidents — spill, fire and escalation scenarios with emergency services interface and practical response actions.
Emergency Response Planning
Key Capabilities
- Site-specific emergency response plans for DG incidents
- Fire, spill and toxic release scenario planning
- Emergency services interface and pre-incident information
- Incident preparedness and recovery planning
- Practical, operator-ready response procedures
Safe Operating Procedures
SOPs and work instructions for hazardous chemical handling, transfer, storage and maintenance activities — written for operators and defensible for audits.
Safe Operating Procedures
Key Capabilities
- Dangerous goods handling and transfer procedures
- Chemical storage and inspection work instructions
- Operator-focused, plain-language documentation
- Audit-defensible format aligned to WHS requirements
- Practical guidance for high-risk activities
Training & Competency
Practical dangerous goods, hazardous chemical and hazardous area awareness training — tailored to site roles, risk profile and operational controls.
Training & Competency
Key Capabilities
- Dangerous goods awareness training for all staff levels
- Hazardous area competency for operators and engineers
- Hazardous chemical handling training for frontline workers
- Site-specific content aligned to actual materials and procedures
- Competency assessment and verification support
Fire & Explosion Risk Studies
Fire and explosion risk studies, fire protection interface reviews, consequence assessment support and risk-informed remediation scopes for new and existing facilities.
Fire & Explosion Risk Studies
Key Capabilities
- Fire and explosion consequence assessments
- Escalation and separation distance analysis
- Fire protection system interface reviews
- Risk-informed engineering recommendations
- Design-stage and operational risk support
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
Speak directly with a Specialist before you commit to a scope.
iDRISK brings sector-specific context to every engagement — Dangerous Goods, hazardous areas, explosives and risk in each operating context.
Agriculture & Agri-chemicals
Agri-chemical storage, pesticide handling and fertiliser compliance are high-risk activities under-served by generalist consultants. iDRISK brings Dangerous Goods engineering depth to rural and regional operations.
Enquire for Agriculture & Agri-chemicalsiDRISK provides continuity from scoping through assessment, documentation and implementation support — so findings become practical controls, not shelf reports.
No graduate pass-offs
Every engagement is led and delivered by the senior engineer who scoped it. No account managers, no surprises.
Not shelf reports
All findings are delivered as implementable, risk-ranked action plans — not generic reports that sit unused.
Not long-term dependency
We build your internal capability at each engagement — not dependency on ongoing consultant support.
iDRISK was formed to give operators direct access to senior engineering advice for Dangerous Goods, hazardous areas, explosives, Explosive Ordnance and high-consequence risk.
We support clients who need more than generic compliance checklists — providing site-specific, practical and SFAIRP-defensible advice across planning, concept, design, licensing, operations and assurance.
Integrity
Clear, defensible advice delivered with objectivity, technical independence, and alignment to client and project requirements.
Diligence
Thorough, standards-driven engineering supported by legislation, recognised frameworks, and practical technical judgement.
Risk-Based
Practical risk management focused on credible hazards, operational realities, and proportionate control measures.
Insight
Specialist dangerous goods, explosives, and high-hazard expertise developed through complex industrial and infrastructure projects.
Simplicity
Clear, practical deliverables that translate complex technical risk into actionable outcomes for operators, project teams, and stakeholders.
Knowledge
Capability-focused advisory that strengthens client understanding, operational competency, and long-term risk management maturity.
Every iDRISK engagement is backed by formal professional registration, industry accreditation and decades of sector-specific delivery experience.
Chartered Professional Engineer
Chartered Professional Engineers through Engineers Australia — the recognised technical credential for experienced engineering professionals delivering independent advisory.
RPEQ Registered
Registered Professional Engineers of Queensland — supporting professional engineering services where RPEQ registration is required by legislation or contract.
AIDGC Member
Members of the Australian Institute of Dangerous Goods Consultants — the national professional body for specialist DG practitioners.
Approved Dangerous Goods and Explosives Consultant
Approved for relevant Western Australian dangerous goods and explosives licence related advisory, where applicable.
"Technically rigorous, clearly documented and practical for implementation in a regulated Defence infrastructure environment."
"The advisory was site specific, practical and supported a clear regulatory submission pathway."
Every engagement is led by experienced engineers with direct domain expertise across dangerous goods, explosives, process safety, and high-hazard operations.
Imran Shaik
Principal Engineer | Dangerous Goods & Risk Advisory
Explosives · Hazardous Areas · Dangerous Goods
Principal Engineer and Consultancy Lead with 18+ years experience delivering dangerous goods, explosives, hazardous area and risk engineering advisory.
Ben Law
Senior Engineer | Dangerous Goods & Process Safety
Dangerous Goods · Hazardous Areas · Process Risk
Senior Engineer delivering process safety, hazardous area, emergency response and risk engineering advisory.
Speak directly with a chartered engineer — no juniors, no account managers. Specialist risk engineering and advisory from first call to final deliverable.
Discuss your facility, compliance issue, risk review or project requirement with an experienced engineer.