- P.O. Box 5187, Berkeley, CA 94705
- Worldwide
- In Business Since 2005
- 30 Years of Experience
Kensington produced a complete hazard assessment for a San Francisco Bay Area-based process plant and used their proprietary risk-assessment tools. We also prepared a hazard assessment for a relocated processing facility being constructed to synthesize new small molecule (potent compound) substances for potential therapeutic studies.
Kensington produced a comprehensive transportation risk assessment and quantification report for a Louisiana-based process plant. We also prepared the TQRA for a proposed significant increase in chlorine consumption requirements. In addition, we developed existing literature on the topic and provided an independent set of calculations specific to the client’s circumstances.
Kensington produced a comprehensive transportation risk assessment and quantification study for an American process plant. We examined different transportation routes and modes of dangerous goods from a raw material supplier in China. The TQRA was also produced using the DNV software application SAFETI.
Kensington facilitated two comprehensive HAZOP revalidations for a California-based chemical process plant regulated under the Contra Costa County Industrial Safety Ordinance. The revalidations were done per the client’s regulatory process safety management and risk management plan obligations. In addition, we trained their staff and facilitated the performance of their revalidations for electronic-grade ammonium fluoride and hydrofluoric acid production processes.
Kensington assisted a globally recognized international food distribution company during a potential process and facility acquisition. The task included examining novel processing technology that had potential impacts on workplace safety.
Kensington guided a large San Francisco Bay Area-based biotechnology company in identifying new process equipment design revisions directed at optimizing safety and efficiency. All regulatory requirements and operational cost and efficiency concerns were considered in this highly regulated environment. Our process design review included training and facilitating a cross-functional team in performing a process hazard assessment.
Kensington facilitated two comprehensive HAZOPs for a large California-based plant that treats 400 million gallons of wastewater per day. This was done per their regulatory process safety management and risk management plan obligations. We trained their staff and conducted new HAZOPs for their chlorine disinfection and digester gas (methane) producing processes.
Kensington assisted a large pharmaceutical research and manufacturing organization in facilitating several cause-consequence analyses using an internal protocol. We conducted a two-design process hazard analysis using the cause-consequence technique for the client’s potent compound reactant and solvent handling, synthesis, and drug post-processing operations. In addition, our deliverables included the creation of a template specific to their protocol within the IHS software application PHA-Pro®.
Kensington facilitated two comprehensive HAZOP revalidations for a California-based chemical process plant regulated under the Contra Costa County Industrial Safety Ordinance. This was done per their regulatory process safety management and risk management plan obligations. In addition, we trained their staff and performed revalidations for their electronic material production processes.
Kensington facilitated a what-if/checklist process hazard analysis (PHA) for a globally recognized international food distribution company. The analysis examined the client’s large anhydrous ammonia refrigeration process in California.
We checked the process for operational, design, and external hazards and inspected human factors that might contribute to an accidental release. To create a comprehensive assessment, our team evaluated the client’s existing PHAs, including those produced for projects covered under change management.
Kensington produced an offsite consequence analysis for chlorine, sulfur dioxide, and digester gas (methane) for a large California-based wastewater treatment plant. This was done per their regulatory risk management plan obligations. We performed detailed two-phase release calculations for chlorine and sulfur dioxide processes, leading to accurate identification of alternate release scenario dispersion model source terms.
Kensington and our collaborators at Lloyd’s Register Consulting (based in Bergen, Norway) completed an ARF-funded project. We also presented the technical paper “Ammonia Detection in Refrigerated Spaces a CFD Simulation Study.” (Note: This presentation was repeated for the virtual IIAR 2020 conference.)
Kensington and our collaborators at Lloyd’s Register Consulting developed and presented a technical paper, “Quantitative Risk Analysis of Untreated Vertical Pressure Relief Venting Using a Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation.”
Kensington and our collaborators at Korf Technologies (based in Sarnia in Ontario, Canada) developed and presented a technical paper, “Ammonia Refrigeration System Pressure Relief Vent Design Evaluation.”
These premier events dedicated to chemical safety are held in the California Central Valley and attract over 700 participants. Kensington was chosen during both years to present as part of the technical program.
In 2009, William Greulich, our company principal, presented an overview of mechanical integrity compliance as a critical process safety management program component. The following year, he presented an overview of program self-auditing directed at guiding owners and operators to use their audits as a program self-improvement tool.
Kensington developed and presented innovative business survival material as part of the “Recovery from & Prevention of Natural Disasters” technical program.
This new program aimed to empower corporate and government leaders with practical compliance and risk management information. Kensington delivered the presentation “Process Hazard Evaluations Before, During, and After” as part of the technical program providing updated hazardous materials management information.
Kensington was part of a team that presented on April 17, 2006, at the centennial earthquake conference in San Francisco. Our comprehensive, reality-based presentation and panel discussion were recognized for providing an insightful, practical perspective on realistic industry threats and how they can be counteracted.
Kensington reviewed the workplace safety consequences of implementing a finding made by a European drug regulatory agency. We analyzed potential impacts and made recommendations to safely integrate the requirement into the facility’s operation.
Kensington and a cross-functional CVI-trained team assisted a San Francisco Bay Area-based biotechnology manufacturing and research company in fulfilling DHS Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards requirements. This was done by preparing an SSP using the chemical security assessment tool.
Kensington conducted targeted risk management planning on a large anhydrous ammonia refrigeration process facility in California run by a globally recognized international food distribution company. We thoroughly evaluated the client’s existing PSM and RMP programs while identifying areas for updating and improvement. Our deliverables included an extensive and in-depth revision of the company’s program documents, such as:
Kensington helped a small company respond to audit findings from a local regulator. Our deliverables included a template for the facility to update its operating documentation consistent with state, federal, and local compliance requirements.
Kensington conducted a rapid and accurate incident investigation and follow-up for a large pharmaceutical research and manufacturing organization. We trained and supported a cross-functional in-house team in performing a causal factor investigation for a process mishap. The incident occurred during a small molecule processing plant startup operation. Our deliverables included team training following an appropriate methodology and the facilitation of a company-based investigative staff during the process.
For this project, our deliverables included a field audit and survey of electrical safe work practices. These focused on shock hazards in the company’s research, development, and quality assurance laboratories.
For this project, our deliverables included a University of California (UC), Berkeley campus survey of the following:
Our revised campus electrical safe work program documents addressed the needs of campus administrative, research, and skilled trade staff.
Kensington conducted business resumption coaching and developed a practical, updated business response plan for a restaurant chain’s headquarters. We assisted the client by building on their previous business resumption efforts. These included a detailed review and assessment and the design and execution of a facilitated business resumption tabletop exercise for the client’s leadership team.
Kensington reviewed the existing business resumption plan of a franchise restaurant company that has over 400 locations in the Midwest. Our deliverables included a gap analysis with the current edition of the Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs (NFPA 1600®) and recommended program improvement opportunities.
Kensington assisted an organization from the Midwest worth $3 billion with its risk management efforts by developing a credible potential business interruption scenario. The client used this scenario to estimate their loss magnitude and evaluate their existing recovery practices. In addition, they could now update their existing plans more easily to reflect realistic conditions.
Kensington designed and implemented a multipart emergency response exercise for the UC Davis campus. We provided extensive project assistance and identified target capabilities for exercise and evaluation tailored to the needs of the campus and surrounding area. The exercise design and execution followed Federal Homeland Security guidance. In addition, the exercise scenario was developed and executed in concert with the university’s County Operational Area and other participating agencies.
Kensington thoroughly investigated the current resources and processes of the UC Davis campus to prepare a customized ICS-SEMS-NIMS training program. The program fulfilled the UC System and local government requirements for emergency response. We then developed a ten-module combined training course covering the following:
Kensington provided emergency operations center exercise design and implementation for the UC Davis campus, which houses over 30,000 students each year. We guided a select in-campus team in identifying target capabilities for exercise and evaluation. In addition, we used guidelines for pursuing the “National Preparedness Goal” to do the following:
Kensington was part of a team that presented this new CSTI course offering, which provided hands-on crisis response planning and management resources for industry leaders. The course focused on operational, environmental, security, and financial approaches to crisis response and business resumption.
Kensington produced a complete hazard assessment for a San Francisco Bay Area-based process plant and used their proprietary risk-assessment tools. We also prepared a hazard assessment for a relocated processing facility being constructed to synthesize new small molecule (potent compound) substances for potential therapeutic studies.
Kensington produced a comprehensive transportation risk assessment and quantification report for a Louisiana-based process plant. We also prepared the TQRA for a proposed significant increase in chlorine consumption requirements. In addition, we developed existing literature on the topic and provided an independent set of calculations specific to the client’s circumstances.
Kensington produced a comprehensive transportation risk assessment and quantification study for an American process plant. We examined different transportation routes and modes of dangerous goods from a raw material supplier in China. The TQRA was also produced using the DNV software application SAFETI.
Kensington facilitated two comprehensive HAZOP revalidations for a California-based chemical process plant regulated under the Contra Costa County Industrial Safety Ordinance. The revalidations were done per the client’s regulatory process safety management and risk management plan obligations. In addition, we trained their staff and facilitated the performance of their revalidations for electronic-grade ammonium fluoride and hydrofluoric acid production processes.
Kensington assisted a globally recognized international food distribution company during a potential process and facility acquisition. The task included examining novel processing technology that had potential impacts on workplace safety.
Kensington guided a large San Francisco Bay Area-based biotechnology company in identifying new process equipment design revisions directed at optimizing safety and efficiency. All regulatory requirements and operational cost and efficiency concerns were considered in this highly regulated environment. Our process design review included training and facilitating a cross-functional team in performing a process hazard assessment.
Kensington facilitated two comprehensive HAZOPs for a large California-based plant that treats 400 million gallons of wastewater per day. This was done per their regulatory process safety management and risk management plan obligations. We trained their staff and conducted new HAZOPs for their chlorine disinfection and digester gas (methane) producing processes.
Kensington assisted a large pharmaceutical research and manufacturing organization in facilitating several cause-consequence analyses using an internal protocol. We conducted a two-design process hazard analysis using the cause-consequence technique for the client’s potent compound reactant and solvent handling, synthesis, and drug post-processing operations. In addition, our deliverables included the creation of a template specific to their protocol within the IHS software application PHA-Pro®.
Kensington facilitated two comprehensive HAZOP revalidations for a California-based chemical process plant regulated under the Contra Costa County Industrial Safety Ordinance. This was done per their regulatory process safety management and risk management plan obligations. In addition, we trained their staff and performed revalidations for their electronic material production processes.
Kensington facilitated a what-if/checklist process hazard analysis (PHA) for a globally recognized international food distribution company. The analysis examined the client’s large anhydrous ammonia refrigeration process in California.
We checked the process for operational, design, and external hazards and inspected human factors that might contribute to an accidental release. To create a comprehensive assessment, our team evaluated the client’s existing PHAs, including those produced for projects covered under change management.
Kensington produced an offsite consequence analysis for chlorine, sulfur dioxide, and digester gas (methane) for a large California-based wastewater treatment plant. This was done per their regulatory risk management plan obligations. We performed detailed two-phase release calculations for chlorine and sulfur dioxide processes, leading to accurate identification of alternate release scenario dispersion model source terms.
Kensington and our collaborators at Lloyd’s Register Consulting (based in Bergen, Norway) completed an ARF-funded project. We also presented the technical paper “Ammonia Detection in Refrigerated Spaces a CFD Simulation Study.” (Note: This presentation was repeated for the virtual IIAR 2020 conference.)
Kensington and our collaborators at Lloyd’s Register Consulting developed and presented a technical paper, “Quantitative Risk Analysis of Untreated Vertical Pressure Relief Venting Using a Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation.”
Kensington and our collaborators at Korf Technologies (based in Sarnia in Ontario, Canada) developed and presented a technical paper, “Ammonia Refrigeration System Pressure Relief Vent Design Evaluation.”
These premier events dedicated to chemical safety are held in the California Central Valley and attract over 700 participants. Kensington was chosen during both years to present as part of the technical program.
In 2009, William Greulich, our company principal, presented an overview of mechanical integrity compliance as a critical process safety management program component. The following year, he presented an overview of program self-auditing directed at guiding owners and operators to use their audits as a program self-improvement tool.
Kensington developed and presented innovative business survival material as part of the “Recovery from & Prevention of Natural Disasters” technical program.
This new program aimed to empower corporate and government leaders with practical compliance and risk management information. Kensington delivered the presentation “Process Hazard Evaluations Before, During, and After” as part of the technical program providing updated hazardous materials management information.
Kensington was part of a team that presented on April 17, 2006, at the centennial earthquake conference in San Francisco. Our comprehensive, reality-based presentation and panel discussion were recognized for providing an insightful, practical perspective on realistic industry threats and how they can be counteracted.
Kensington assisted our client’s corporate audit team in evaluating their plant’s TCPA compliance programs. Our focus areas included the following:
Kensington assisted a major California-based airport with a thorough occupant loading and egress assessment. This was done to ensure their compliance with the California Building Code before they commissioned a newly constructed airport concourse. We also provided recommendations to the airport’s management.
Kensington conducted an in-depth California Fire Code review on a biotechnology company’s $10 billion site in Northern California that performed scientific research and manufacturing. We reviewed the facility’s existing hazardous materials management plan and staff facilitation system to create an updated submittal for the regulatory agency.
Kensington conducted a specific review and provided recommendations to a large California-based biotechnology manufacturing facility to ensure compliance for its new gas-fired boiler facility. The project focused on the client’s water treatment and chemical storage area. We also provided a facility code review and assisted the company’s management by making recommendations for the efficient and compliant operation of the boiler facility.
Kensington conducted an in-depth California Fire Code review and facilitated a HAZOP for a flammable liquid storage and use process at a $1 billion manufacturing site run by a California-based biotechnology company.
Kensington updated the hazardous materials management program of an internationally-known San Francisco Bay Area-based biotechnology manufacturing and research company. We paid specific attention to Fire Code compliance. Our consultants also created the necessary materials and facilitated a cross-functional team that performed a what-if checklist analysis of an existing waste treatment process. In addition, we assessed the company’s processes and facilities relative to Fire Code requirements.
Kensington assessed a San Diego-based contract biotechnology manufacturing organization’s (CMO) code compliance with existing and proposed processes using flammable liquids.
Kensington conducted an in-depth California Fire Code review and produced third-party reviews for a proposed campus-based automobile hydrogen fueling station.
Kensington reviewed the workplace safety consequences of implementing a finding made by a European drug regulatory agency. We analyzed potential impacts and made recommendations to safely integrate the requirement into the facility’s operation.
Kensington and a cross-functional CVI-trained team assisted a San Francisco Bay Area-based biotechnology manufacturing and research company in fulfilling DHS Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards requirements. This was done by preparing an SSP using the chemical security assessment tool.
Kensington conducted targeted risk management planning on a large anhydrous ammonia refrigeration process facility in California run by a globally recognized international food distribution company. We thoroughly evaluated the client’s existing PSM and RMP programs while identifying areas for updating and improvement. Our deliverables included an extensive and in-depth revision of the company’s program documents, such as:
Kensington helped a small company respond to audit findings from a local regulator. Our deliverables included a template for the facility to update its operating documentation consistent with state, federal, and local compliance requirements.
Kensington conducted a rapid and accurate incident investigation and follow-up for a large pharmaceutical research and manufacturing organization. We trained and supported a cross-functional in-house team in performing a causal factor investigation for a process mishap. The incident occurred during a small molecule processing plant startup operation. Our deliverables included team training following an appropriate methodology and the facilitation of a company-based investigative staff during the process.
For this project, our deliverables included a field audit and survey of electrical safe work practices. These focused on shock hazards in the company’s research, development, and quality assurance laboratories.
For this project, our deliverables included a University of California (UC), Berkeley campus survey of the following:
Our revised campus electrical safe work program documents addressed the needs of campus administrative, research, and skilled trade staff.
Kensington conducted business resumption coaching and developed a practical, updated business response plan for a restaurant chain’s headquarters. We assisted the client by building on their previous business resumption efforts. These included a detailed review and assessment and the design and execution of a facilitated business resumption tabletop exercise for the client’s leadership team.
Kensington reviewed the existing business resumption plan of a franchise restaurant company that has over 400 locations in the Midwest. Our deliverables included a gap analysis with the current edition of the Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs (NFPA 1600®) and recommended program improvement opportunities.
Kensington assisted an organization from the Midwest worth $3 billion with its risk management efforts by developing a credible potential business interruption scenario. The client used this scenario to estimate their loss magnitude and evaluate their existing recovery practices. In addition, they could now update their existing plans more easily to reflect realistic conditions.
Kensington designed and implemented a multipart emergency response exercise for the UC Davis campus. We provided extensive project assistance and identified target capabilities for exercise and evaluation tailored to the needs of the campus and surrounding area. The exercise design and execution followed Federal Homeland Security guidance. In addition, the exercise scenario was developed and executed in concert with the university’s County Operational Area and other participating agencies.
Kensington thoroughly investigated the current resources and processes of the UC Davis campus to prepare a customized ICS-SEMS-NIMS training program. The program fulfilled the UC System and local government requirements for emergency response. We then developed a ten-module combined training course covering the following:
Kensington provided emergency operations center exercise design and implementation for the UC Davis campus, which houses over 30,000 students each year. We guided a select in-campus team in identifying target capabilities for exercise and evaluation. In addition, we used guidelines for pursuing the “National Preparedness Goal” to do the following:
Kensington was part of a team that presented this new CSTI course offering, which provided hands-on crisis response planning and management resources for industry leaders. The course focused on operational, environmental, security, and financial approaches to crisis response and business resumption.
