ISMA experts have extensive practical experience in all types of processes (food, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, etc.). This enables an explosion risk inventory and evaluation to be carried out that focuses on the typical risks of the equipment to be protected.

Legal and technical expertise in the grey area between law and technology: ISMA efficiently guides all aspects and has experience in mediating on behalf of management.

Every company that deals with gas or dust explosion risks is obliged, according to the European ATEX guidelines, to draw up an EVD. Contrary to popular belief, it is not possible for a company to completely outsource the preparation of an EVD. ISMA can take the lead and produce the main part of the document (description, zone classification, risk assessment). However, the practical implementation of technical and organisational measures must be planned and executed by the company.

ISMA organises custom seminars, courses and training programmes. ISMA has developed both technical training for personnel on the work floor and training to support management and executives in managing ATEX risks.

In some cases, explosions cannot always be avoided, hence the need to provide adequate explosion protection. ISMA can help design the most appropriate protection system. Based on European standards and a numerical simulation tool, validated by tests, ISMA can predict the consequences of a (vented) explosion caused by dust, gas or explosives.

When an explosion occurs, it is of the utmost importance to determine the cause so that similar events can be prevented in the future. ISMA is often called upon to assist in this investigation. In practice, it is often a combination of human factors and technical shortcomings that cause an incident; electrostatic discharges in particular are often underestimated.

ISMA can help companies in handling inspections. ISMA is recognised by as an independent third party in the area of certification and inspection.