ProThink
Safety engineering expertise
8 Core Service Areas

Our Expertise

Delivering integrated assurance services for complex infrastructure projects across Australia.

Core ServicesSpecialist Services

Systems Engineering

We provide comprehensive Systems Engineering services to manage complexity throughout the project lifecycle. Our approach ensures that all requirements are met, interfaces are managed, and the system is delivered as intended.

Requirements Management
Interface Management
Verification & Validation (V&V)
Configuration Management
RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety)

Standards & Deliverables

Standards

ISO 15288Systems Engineering Standard
ISO 29148Requirements Engineering
INCOSESE Handbook Aligned

Deliverables

Requirements DocumentIncluded
Interface Control DocumentIncluded
V&V PlanIncluded
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Safety Assurance

Our Safety Assurance experts help you navigate the complex regulatory landscape. We develop robust safety cases and manage the safety assurance process to demonstrate that your system is safe so far as is reasonably practicable (SFAIRP).

Safety Management Systems
Hazard Analysis (PHA, SHA, SSHA, O&SHA)
Safety Case Development
Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) Support
Standards Compliance (CENELEC, ISO, IEC)

Standards & Deliverables

CENELEC Standards

EN 50126RAMS Specification
EN 50128Software Safety
EN 50129Safety Case Standard

IEC Standards

IEC 61508Functional Safety

Australian Standards

AS 61508Australian Functional Safety

Deliverables

Safety Case ReportIncluded
Hazard LogIncluded
ALARP DemonstrationIncluded
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Risk Management

Effective risk management is at the core of successful project delivery. We help identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure project objectives are achieved within time and budget constraints.

Risk Management Planning
Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA)
Qualitative Risk Assessment
Hazard Logs & Risk Registers
ALARP Demonstrations

Standards & Deliverables

Standards

ISO 31000Risk Management Standard
AS/NZS ISO 31000Australian Risk Standard

Deliverables

Risk Management PlanIncluded
Risk RegisterIncluded
Quantitative Risk AssessmentOptional
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Human Factors

We integrate Human Factors engineering into the design process to optimize human performance and minimize use error. Our user-centered approach ensures systems are usable, safe, and effective for their intended users.

Human Factors Integration Planning
Task Analysis
HMI Design & Assessment
Workload & Situational Awareness Analysis
Human Error Analysis

Standards & Deliverables

Standards

ISO 9241Ergonomics Standard
MIL-STD-1472Human Engineering

Deliverables

Human Factors Integration PlanIncluded
Task Analysis ReportIncluded
HMI AssessmentIncluded
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Dangerous Goods Storage & Handling

Expert guidance on the safe storage and handling of dangerous goods in compliance with Australian regulations. We help design, audit, and optimise your facilities and procedures to minimise risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

Compliance with Australian Dangerous Goods Code
Storage facility design review
Handling procedures and training requirements
Emergency response planning
Regulatory compliance audits

Standards & Deliverables

Standards

ADG CodeAustralian Dangerous Goods Code
AS 1940Storage & Handling of Flammable Liquids
AS 3780Storage of Oxidizing Agents

Deliverables

Storage Assessment ReportIncluded
Handling Procedures ManualIncluded
Emergency Response PlanIncluded
Compliance Audit ReportIncluded
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Hazardous Area Classification

Comprehensive hazardous area classification services to ensure electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres is correctly specified and installed. We provide zone classification, equipment selection guidance, and ongoing compliance verification.

Zone classification (Zone 0, 1, 2 for gases; Zone 20, 21, 22 for dusts)
Equipment selection and certification (Ex-rated equipment)
Compliance with AS/NZS 60079 series
Documentation and area classification drawings
Periodic review and revalidation

Standards & Deliverables

Standards

AS/NZS 60079.10.1Classification of Explosive Gas Atmospheres
AS/NZS 60079.10.2Classification of Combustible Dust Atmospheres
AS/NZS 60079.14Electrical Installation Design

Deliverables

Area Classification DrawingIncluded
Equipment Selection RegisterIncluded
Compliance Verification ReportIncluded
Periodic Review ScheduleIncluded
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Industrial Incident Investigation

Thorough, methodical investigation of industrial incidents to identify root causes and prevent recurrence. We apply industry-leading investigation methodologies to uncover systemic issues and develop effective corrective actions.

Root cause analysis (RCA)
Human factors investigation
Barrier analysis and bow-tie methodology
Regulatory reporting support
Lessons learned and corrective actions

Standards & Deliverables

Methodologies

ICAMIncident Cause Analysis Method
Tripod BetaBarrier-Based Analysis
Bow-Tie AnalysisThreat & Consequence Mapping

Deliverables

Root Cause Analysis ReportIncluded
Human Factors AssessmentIncluded
Corrective Actions RegisterIncluded
Lessons Learned SummaryIncluded
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Formal Auditing (Safety, Quality & Environmental)

Independent, rigorous auditing of your management systems against international standards. Our experienced auditors identify gaps, verify compliance, and provide actionable recommendations for continuous improvement.

Safety management system audits
ISO 9001 quality audits
ISO 14001 environmental audits
Integrated management system audits
Gap analysis and compliance verification

Standards & Deliverables

Standards

ISO 9001:2015Quality Management Systems
ISO 14001:2015Environmental Management Systems
ISO 45001:2018Occupational Health & Safety
ISO 19011Auditing Management Systems

Deliverables

Audit Plan & ScheduleIncluded
Audit ReportIncluded
Non-Conformance RegisterIncluded
Gap Analysis ReportOptional
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Resources & Downloads

Helpful guides and templates for your projects

Downloads

Safety Assurance Guide
PDF•1.5 MB
Rail Systems Safety Assurance Guideline from Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB). Official industry guidance for safety assurance processes and best practices.
Systems Engineering Overview
PDF•1.8 MB
Guide to Integration of Human Factors in Engineering Design from RISSB. Covers engineering and HF integration practices that align with systems engineering principles.
Risk Management Checklist
PDF•450 KB
Comcover Risk Management Process Overview from Australian Government Finance. Official government guidance for project risk identification and mitigation planning.
CENELEC Standards Summary
PDF•1.2 MB
AS 7474:2021 Rail industry – System Safety Preview from RISSB. Official preview explaining the scope of Australian system safety standards.
Human Factors Integration Plan Template
PDF•890 KB
Guide to Human Factors Integration from Transport for NSW. Official standard for developing Human Factors Integration Plans (HFIP) for projects.
Rolling Stock Safety Assessment Guideline
PDF•2.1 MB
RISSB Rolling Stock Safety Assessment Guideline. Official industry guidance for safety assessment of rolling stock in railway operations.
Railway Operations — Management of Change
PDF•1.9 MB
AS 7472:2018 Railway Operations – Management of Change from RISSB. Official standard for managing change in railway operations.