Princeton Safety Solutions, Inc.
Fire & Explosion Hazard Consulting for High-Risk Industrial Operations
About the firm
Princeton Safety Solutions, Inc. is an expert consulting practice specializing in fire and explosion hazard analysis for high-risk industrial operations. It provides Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) compliant with NFPA 652 and NFPA 660, electrostatic hazard evaluation, electrical area classification, flammable liquid and gas explosion risk analysis, and integrated process safety management support. The practice also delivers incident investigation, litigation support, and expert witness services for industrial fires and explosions involving combustible dust, flammable liquids, and gases. Its principal holds a PE in Fire Protection Engineering, a CSP certification, and a PhD specializing in fuel-air explosions, with over 35 years of experience and active membership on NFPA Technical Committees.
- Team
- Micro
- Firm type
- Fire Protection Engineering · Process Safety Engineering · Forensic Engineering
Credentials
PE - Fire Protection Engineering · CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
People
Dehong KongPrincipal
Capabilities
Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA)
Service websiteDust hazard analysis for combustible dust safety compliance.
- Combustible Dust Hazard Identification
Identifies dust hazards and ignition risks in industrial operations.
- Explosion Scenario Review
Evaluates credible explosion scenarios for safety planning.
- Compliance Documentation
Documents findings for NFPA-aligned safety programs.
Flammable Liquids & Gas Hazard Analysis
Service websiteEvaluates fire, explosion, and vapor cloud risks during the storage, transfer, and processing of flammable liquids and gases. Provides hazard classification and mitigation strategies in accordance with NFPA 30 and NFPA 497.
Electrostatic Hazard Evaluation
Service websitePerforms detailed risk assessments for powders, liquids, and static-prone hybrid systems to minimize ignition potential, developing control measures compliant with NFPA 77 and OSHA standards.
Electrical Area Classification
Service websiteClassifies hazardous locations in accordance with NFPA 70, NFPA 497, and NFPA 499. Delivers engineering guidance on Class I and Class II Division and Zone classifications to ensure proper equipment selection.
Process Safety Management (PSM)
Service websiteProvides support for hazard identification, risk analysis, and safeguards related to OSHA PSM, RMP, and high-hazard chemical operations, integrating process hazard analyses and management of change.
Integrated Fire, Explosion, and Process Safety Compliance Review
Service websiteDelivers comprehensive compliance reviews across multiple hazards, evaluating regulatory exposure and operational vulnerabilities against OSHA, fire and building codes, NFPA, and API Recommended Practices.
- Combustible Dust Compliance Review
Evaluates dust safety compliance based on DHA findings, reviewing fire and explosion prevention, explosion venting, suppression systems, and alignment with NFPA 652 and NFPA 660.
- Flammable Liquid and Vapor Compliance Review
Assesses fire and explosion risks in liquid handling, storage, and transfer systems, ensuring alignment with NFPA 30, NFPA 30B, and API Recommended Practices.
- Gas Fire and Explosion Compliance Review
Reviews risks associated with utility and process gas systems, including natural gas distribution and gas processing facilities, in compliance with NFPA 54 and NFPA 58.
- Process Safety Management Integration
Aligns process safety management obligations with fire and explosion codes, covering applicability, mechanical integrity, and the integration of HAZOP and DHA findings.
Fire and Explosion Incident Investigation & Litigation Support
Service websiteCombines forensic engineering, field experience, and standard compliance analyses to conduct scientific root-cause investigations and support legal and insurance proceedings.
- Site Inspection and Incident Documentation
Provides on-site documentation and photography at fire and explosion incident scenes.
- Root Cause Analysis and Reconstruction
Formulates and tests scientific hypotheses through laboratory fuel characterization and simulation testing to validate or negate incident causes.
- Expert Reports and Testimony
Delivers scientifically grounded, peer-reviewed expert reports and authoritative testimony designed to withstand legal scrutiny and courtroom cross-examination.
- Litigation Support
Assists legal teams with case theory development, technical mechanism explanations, and standard reviews of NFPA and industry regulations.
Industrial Fire & Explosion Safety Training
Service websiteDevelops targeted hazard awareness training and custom safety programs for engineers, EHS professionals, operators, and management based on lessons learned and regulatory codes.
Industries
Industrial · Manufacturing · Chemicals · Pharmaceutical · Food & Beverage · Defense · Metals · Oil & Gas · Legal · Insurance
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