Our Philosophy

Mechanical Integrity (MI) refers to the management of critical process equipment to ensure it is designed and installed correctly, as well as operated and maintained properly. Included as one of the 14 elements of the OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) standard, MI takes into account the inspection and testing of the equipment following procedures that are recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP). MI programs include assets such as pressure vessels, storage tanks, piping systems, and associated hardware (valves, fittings, etc.), relief devices, and emergency shutdown/control systems, as well as encompassing activities necessary to ensure that equipment/assets are designed, fabricated, installed, operated and maintained in a way that achieves optimal performance without compromising employee safety or environmental protection.  HCG Associates has a team of MI experts who have spent decades working on industrial systems across a variety of industries.  Our MI team works seamlessly with our other divisions to ensure clients’ systems meet all regulatory compliance standards.

Our associates hold degrees and certifications, such as:

• Certified Hazardous Materials Management (CHMM)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)
• Emergency Management & Emergency Preparedness Technology
• Licensed Electrician
• RETA Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO)
• Building Construction Technology
• Risk Management
• Marine Safety
• Mechanical Integrity
• OSHA Outreach Trainer
• Process Hazard Analysis Certification from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)

Our services include:

• On-site General EHS Program Management & Consultation
• OSHA PSM Program Development
• EPA Risk Management Programs
• Representation in Agency Enforcement Matters
• Food Safety Programs
• Process Hazard Analysis
• Mechanical Integrity Inspections
• Transportation & Fleet Safety Programs
• Accident & Workers Comp Management
• Bi-lingual Training Services
• Cannabis Industry Compliance Services
• Auditing, Trend Analysis, & Benchmarking