Business Continuity Plan Development
The significance of business continuity cannot be overstated in the context of safeguarding an organization’s operations and fostering adaptability in the face of uncertainty. Effective business continuity plan development is paramount for identifying and mitigating potential risks and vulnerabilities that may disrupt operations. AcuTech serves as a reliable partner, providing expertise to companies aiming to bolster safety and security. Whether the risks involve natural disasters or technological failures, our assistance ensures comprehensive preparedness.
Business continuity planning involves establishing and preserving the capability to address disruptions. This therefore safeguards the interests of key stakeholders, reputation, and value-generating operations. In industries where the stakes are exceptionally high, a well-structured business continuity plan can make the difference between swift recovery and prolonged downtime. It can even mean the difference between business success and failure. Such plans are crucial for ensuring resilience and minimizing the impact of disruptions.
AcuTech boasts vast expertise in essential areas like emergency response planning, COOP planning, and crisis management. Our experience in chemical process safety and security spans design, operations, fire protection, and risk management. By prioritizing practicality and cost-effectiveness, AcuTech enables organizations to proactively address operational risks. Our longstanding record of providing comprehensive training and consulting services across planning and response sectors underscores our commitment to excellence.
With our wealth of knowledge, expertise, and experience, we’re a trusted ally for organizations in need of tailored business continuity planning. AcuTech’s established reputation for reliability makes us the top pick for companies aiming to strengthen their readiness. Contact us for comprehensive support in addressing critical contingencies to benefit from our tailored approach.
- Business continuity & resiliency planning
- Continuity of operations planning
- Resiliency analysis
- Emergency response planning, drills, and exercises
AcuTech’s consultants are well versed in codes and standards and will refer to these as well as each client’s local jurisdiction codes and standards. A sampling of the relevant codes and standards can be found below.
- ISO 22301:2019 – Societal security — Business continuity management systems — Requirements. ISO 22301 is an international standard that specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving a business continuity management system. It provides a framework for identifying potential threats and implementing measures to ensure the continuity of critical functions during and after disruptive incidents.
- NFPA 1600: Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management. Published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 1600 provides a foundation for developing, implementing, and maintaining emergency management, continuity, and preparedness programs. It is a comprehensive standard that covers various aspects of emergency management, including business continuity planning.
- API RP 756: Management of Hazards Associated with Location of Process Plant Permanent Buildings. Issued by the American Petroleum Institute (API), API RP 756 focuses on managing hazards associated with the location of permanent buildings in the process industries. While not explicitly a business continuity standard, it addresses aspects of facility siting, which is integral to overall business continuity efforts.
- NFPA 550: Guide to the Fire Safety Concepts Tree. NFPA 550 provides guidance on the integration of fire safety concepts into aspects of facility planning and design. While its primary focus is on fire safety, it indirectly contributes to business continuity by addressing factors that can impact safe and continuous operations.
- CCPS (Center for Chemical Process Safety) Guidelines. The CCPS, has developed guidelines on various aspects of process safety, which includes elements of business continuity. “Guidelines for Risk Based Process Safety” and “Guidelines for Engineering Design for Process Safety” provide insights into integrating process safety and business continuity considerations.
- OSHA 1910.119: Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals. While not solely focused on business continuity, OSHA’s PSM standard outlines requirements for the management of highly hazardous chemicals. It emphasizes process safety elements that contribute to the overall resilience of a facility.