# Finch Consulting Generated by Yoast SEO v26.8, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Careers](https://www.finch-consulting.com/join-finch/) - [Home](https://www.finch-consulting.com/) - [Asset Management Service](https://www.finch-consulting.com/our-expertise/asset-management/) - [Consulting](https://www.finch-consulting.com/our-services/consulting/) - [Our People](https://www.finch-consulting.com/our-people/) ## Posts - [How Do You Manage PUWER Risk in Machinery and Work Equipment?](https://www.finch-consulting.com/puwer-risk-assessment-machinery-equipment/) - [The Importance of Static Control in Hazardous \(Ex\) Environments](https://www.finch-consulting.com/static-control-hazardous-environments/): tatic electricity is a hidden but serious ignition risk in hazardous \(Ex\) environments, where even a small discharge can trigger fires or explosions\. This article explains how electrostatic charge is generated, why effective static control is essential for safety and compliance, and the practical measures industries can take to reduce risk and protect people, equipment, and operations\. - [What Does a Good Occupational Noise Risk Assessment Actually Look Like?](https://www.finch-consulting.com/occupational-noise-risk-assessment-best-practice/) - [When Is a HAZOP Needed After a Process Change, Plant Upgrade or New Hazardous Material?](https://www.finch-consulting.com/when-is-a-hazop-needed-for-process-safety/): A Hazard and Operability \(HAZOP\) study is a specialised form of risk assessment designed for complex processes\. It is used to identify potential hazards, test assumptions and examine how deviations from the intended design could create safety risks or operational issues within complex systems\. - [Beyond Self\-Certification](https://www.finch-consulting.com/beyond-self-certification/) ## Vacancies - [Senior Machinery \& Functional Safety Consultant \(Electrical\)](https://www.finch-consulting.com/vacancy/senior-machinery-functional-safety-consultant-electrical/) - [Consultant / Expert Witness \(Industrial Safety\)](https://www.finch-consulting.com/vacancy/consultant-expert-witness-industrial-safety/) - [Senior Electrical Consultant](https://www.finch-consulting.com/vacancy/senior-mechanical-engineer-2/) - [Consultant / Expert Witness \(Occupational Health \& Hygiene\)](https://www.finch-consulting.com/vacancy/senior-mechanical-engineer-3/) - [Senior Electrical Engineer](https://www.finch-consulting.com/vacancy/electrical-engineering-consultant/) ## Case Studies - [DSEAR Compliance Through Ex Inspections](https://www.finch-consulting.com/case-studies/achieving-dsear-compliance-through-risk-based-ex-inspection-strategies/) - [How Geometrical Tolerancing, Engineering Drawings, CAD Modelling and FEA Are Used in Engineering](https://www.finch-consulting.com/case-studies/how-geometrical-tolerancing-engineering-drawings-cad-modelling-and-fea-are-used-in-engineering/) - [Warehouse Traffic Safety Audit: Risks and Recommendations After AGV Removal and FLT Reintroduction in UK Beverage Facility](https://www.finch-consulting.com/case-studies/warehouse-traffic-safety-audit-risks-and-recommendations-after-agv-removal-and-flt-reintroduction-in-uk-beverage-facility/) - [Hollywood Stunts](https://www.finch-consulting.com/case-studies/hollywood-stunts/): A Hollywood actor was injured on set whilst filming a stunt\. The scene involved karate\-kicking through a pre\-weakened wood wall to effect entry to a burning building\. - [Improving Process Safety in Food Manufacturing: A Case Study on Plant Upgrade Risk Assessment](https://www.finch-consulting.com/case-studies/improving-process-safety-in-food-manufacturing-a-case-study-on-plant-upgrade-risk-assessment/) ## People - [David Littlefair](https://www.finch-consulting.com/our-people/david-littlefair/) - [Alex Payne](https://www.finch-consulting.com/our-people/alex-payne/) - [Richard Hoyle](https://www.finch-consulting.com/our-people/richard-hoyle/) - [Jade Carter](https://www.finch-consulting.com/our-people/jade-carter/) - [Richard Bowen](https://www.finch-consulting.com/our-people/richard-bowen/) ## Courses - [Meeting Room Hire](https://www.finch-consulting.com/course/meeting-room-hire/) - [Functional Safety Training Course](https://www.finch-consulting.com/course/functional-safety-training-course/) - [Health and Safety Law and Enforcement](https://www.finch-consulting.com/course/health-and-safety-law-and-enforcement/) - [Introduction to Machinery Safety](https://www.finch-consulting.com/course/introduction-to-machinery-safety/) - [Hand\-arm Vibration Management and Control Training](https://www.finch-consulting.com/course/hand-arm-vibration-management-and-control-training/) ## Capabilities - [Health \& Safety Management](https://www.finch-consulting.com/?capabilities=health-safety-management) - [Process Safety Management](https://www.finch-consulting.com/?capabilities=process-safety-management) - [Asset Management](https://www.finch-consulting.com/?capabilities=asset-management) - [Dangerous substances explosive atmospheres regulations \(DSEAR\)](https://www.finch-consulting.com/?capabilities=dangerous-substances-explosive-atmospheres-regulations-dsear) - [Health and safety management systems](https://www.finch-consulting.com/?capabilities=health-and-safety-management-systems) ## Services - [Consulting](https://www.finch-consulting.com/?services=consulting) - [Expert Witness](https://www.finch-consulting.com/?services=expert-witness) - [Latest news](https://www.finch-consulting.com/?services=latest-news) - [Support](https://www.finch-consulting.com/?services=support) - [Legal](https://www.finch-consulting.com/?services=legal) ## Sectors - [Manufacturing](https://www.finch-consulting.com/?sectors=manufacturing) - [Energy](https://www.finch-consulting.com/?sectors=energy) - [Transport, storage and logistics](https://www.finch-consulting.com/?sectors=transport-storage-and-logistics) - [Waste and recycling](https://www.finch-consulting.com/?sectors=waste-and-recycling) - [Food and drink](https://www.finch-consulting.com/?sectors=food-and-drink) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.finch-consulting.com/sitemap_index.xml)