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Brazil ServicesSafety, Risk & Integrity Management

ABS Group Services do Brasil Ltda (ABS Group) is a leading provider of riskmanagement services. Through an integrated approach, we are committed to helpingclients in their management of operational risks and safety in order to minimizebusiness interruption while optimizing integrity. Established in 1972, ABS Group hasoffices in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Macaé, Salvador and Manaus.Client Industries:• Oil and Gas• Mining and Metals• Chemical and Petrochemical• Logistic• Maritime• Nuclear• Renewable/Wind Energy

Safety ManagementThe Gerência Integrada de Engenharia Naval (GIEN) division of ABS Groupoversees activities to assist maritime clients in their goal to maintain continuousand safe operation. The integrated system for marine engineering coversessential activities for continued operation of maritime units.Our Safety Management services include:• Advanced Engineering Analysis> Linear and Non-linear Structural Analysis> Modal and Thermal Analysis> Fracture Mechanics> Collision Analysis> Topside Modules Structural Analysis> Piping Flexibility> Hydrodynamics Analysis> Mooring Analysis• Structural Integrity Services for Floating Platforms> Stability Calculations> Risk Based Inspection (RBI) of Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO)Vessels and Semi-submersiblesStrength and Fatigue AnalysisQualitative Risk AssessmentStructural ReliabilityCathodic ProtectionInspection PlansMaintenance and Repair Management• Integrated System for Inspection Management> Planning and Support of On-board Structural Repairs> Management of Inspection Requirements for Class, Statutory and Local Regulations• Technical Documentation Update and Maintenance• Update of Technical Drawings Through As-built Verification• Design/Implementation Consulting• Emergency Support (Manuals and Services)• Maintenance of Classification Support

Risk ManagementWhether from natural disasters, industrial hazards or human error, safety threats must beidentified, anticipated and prevented to the greatest extent possible. Through risk assessmentand mitigation, we help clients maintain secure systems and sustain a safety culture thatpermeates the organization. ABS Group has the expertise to help you design an overall riskmanagement system or conduct a specific analysis. From quantitative and probabilistic softwarebasedrisk modeling to qualitative hazard assessment, our technical solutions encompass thebroad range of the risk spectrum.Our Risk Management services include:• Risk Assessment – Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Assessment, Probabilistic Risk Modeling• Hazard Analysis – HAZOP and HAZID studies, Layer of Protection Analysis• Reliability Analysis• Emergency Planning• Business Continuity• Security and Vulnerability• Implementation of Management Systems• Periodic System Audits• ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Pre-auditsIntegrity ManagementABS Group helps you identify and recognize opportunities to improve your assets’ integrityfrom concept to decommissioning. Our services extend beyond certification and verification toencompass a proactive management practice that includes inspection, auditing and overall qualitymanagement. Integrity Management activities optimize performance so equipment and machinerycan operate efficiently and more safely.Our Integrity Management services include:• Manufacturing Equipment Inspections• Third-party and Risk-based Inspection• In-service Inspection Management• Technical Audits and Operational Diagnostics• Reliability and Maintenance Management• Services, Products and Property Certifications• Expediting• Project Verification Compliance• Pipeline Certification• Supplier Qualification• System, Equipment and Process Plant Commissioning• Method and Process Analysis• Measurement and Certification of Local Content of Property and Services – Oil and Gas• Equipment and Facility Certification – Brazilian Regulations NR10, NR13, NR 26 and NR29• Project Quality Management – Customer Representation

TrainingWe offer a wide range of specialized courses to help clients remain current in local, stateand federal regulations. Classes can be delivered as public training, private onsite trainingand distance learning events, such as Web-based e-learning and webinars. We can alsodevelop personalized training to meet your specific needs.Courses cover:• FPSO Operations• Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)• Maritime Technical Regulations• Risk and Reliability – HAZOP, What If• Maritime – CSO, ISM, ISPS, MARPOL, SOLAS• Root Cause Analysis and Incident Investigation• Health and Safety at Work – NR05, NR10, NR13, NR22 and NR33• Quality, Environment and Occupational Health and Safety – ISO and OSHASMonitor ProgramOur instructors and specialists are available for monitoring and evaluation to helpclients apply techniques presented in class. We can also help you with preparation andadministration of your annual training plan, including case studies from your organization.Conquering Challenges GloballyABS Group is a global safety, risk and integrity management company with broadexperience completing challenging projects worldwide in the oil and gas, chemical process,nuclear, government, maritime and insurance industries. ABS Group has offices in 39countries with its headquarters located in Houston.We recognize that your overall business performance is influenced not only by physicalassets, operations and raw materials, but also by the leadership, culture and peoplethat make up your organization. ABS Group can help improve your understanding andintegration of these factors to achieve optimum performance.

ABSG Consulting, Inc. andABS Group of Companies, Inc.Headquarters16855 Northchase DriveHouston, TX 77060www.absconsulting.comABS Group Services do Brasil Ltda.Av Venezuela 3, 19° andarCep: 20081-311 – Rio de Janeiro – RJTel: (21) 3232-1700contato@absconsulting.com© Copyright 2010 ABS Group Services do Brasil Ltda. Todos os Direitos Reservados.