Chemical Industry

FAQ

• What are the biggest risks facing chemical manufacturers?

  Chemical manufacturers face high-stakes risks from handling hazardous materials, combustible dust, flammable substances, complex machinery, natural catastrophe and climate exposure, cyber threats, and strict regulatory oversight. Because incidents such as chemical spills or explosions can be catastrophic, precision, safety, and resilience are essential. Sigma7 helps chemical operators stay secure and resilient through integrated risk engineering, threat intelligence, business continuity, claims, business intelligence, and training.

• How does Sigma7 help chemical companies manage risk?

  Sigma7 provides specialized services designed for the complexities of chemical manufacturing, spanning risk engineering, security and threat intelligence, business continuity planning, education and training, business intelligence, and crisis management. The focus is on protecting high-value assets and ensuring operational continuity around the world. Because these services are integrated, chemical operators get comprehensive coverage rather than managing each exposure through separate providers.

• What is Process Safety Management (PSM) and does Sigma7 provide PSM audits?

  Process Safety Management (PSM) is a structured framework for managing the hazards associated with handling and processing highly hazardous chemicals. Sigma7 conducts PSM audits and HAZOP analyses, creating tailored risk mitigation strategies that align with industry standards. Its experts implement safety systems designed to minimize risk and secure continuous operations.

• What is a HAZOP study for a chemical facility?

  A HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) study is a structured review of a facility’s processes to identify hazards and operability problems before they cause an incident. Sigma7 provides Process Hazard Analyses including HAZOPs as part of its chemical sector risk engineering services. These analyses sit alongside process safety training, fire risk management, and combustible dust hazard assessments to reduce risk across operations.

• What risk engineering services does Sigma7 offer chemical manufacturers?

  Sigma7’s risk engineering services for chemical manufacturers include process safety training, process hazard analyses such as HAZOPs, fire risk management training, account engineering management, and fire and combustible dust hazard assessments. The team also delivers MFL, EML, PML, and NLE analyses covering vapor cloud explosions, pool fires, and jet fires, plus property and business interruption loss control surveys and construction and infrastructure surveys. These assessments identify vulnerabilities across the full range of chemical operations.

• How does Sigma7 help manage combustible dust and fire hazards?

  Sigma7 delivers fire and combustible dust hazard assessments, combustible dust management, and the safe storage of flammable substances as part of its chemical risk engineering services. This is paired with fire risk management training and fire protection programs. Managing these hazards protects both facilities and personnel in an environment where fire and explosion risk is constant.

• How does Sigma7 support chemical companies during a crisis or spill?

  Sigma7 provides crisis management solutions for chemical facilities facing incidents such as chemical spills, explosions, and natural disasters. Services include incident response planning, real-time crisis support, and simulation-based training exercises, with on-the-ground crisis teams ready to help manage incidents and minimize impact. Support extends before, during, and after an incident to keep operations running.

• How does Sigma7 support chemical industry insurance claims after a loss?

  Sigma7’s Complex Claims and Valuations team quantifies losses from business interruption, supply chain failures, and environmental damage, then helps chemical companies prepare accurate claims and expedite insurance recovery. With more than $20 billion in managed claims, the team works to make the claims process seamless. This lets companies focus on resuming operations while recovery moves forward.

• Can Sigma7 help chemical companies enter new markets or vet supply chain partners?

  Yes. Sigma7’s Business Intelligence team provides due diligence, geopolitical risk assessments, and partner integrity evaluations to support chemical companies expanding into new markets or evaluating supply chain partners. The team also offers litigation assistance and fraud investigations to protect against reputational and financial risk. In an industry shaped by strict oversight and high customer standards, this intelligence supports confident, secure decision-making.

• What training does Sigma7 offer chemical sector teams?

  Sigma7 offers customized training programs for the chemical sector covering fire protection, emergency response, active violence preparedness, and cybersecurity awareness, delivered digitally and in person and aligned with international standards. The digital training platform supports multilingual options so teams across regions can access critical knowledge. Programs range from leadership crisis simulations to frontline safety, building a resilient culture at every level.