Industrial Oxygen Safety Consultants
Full System Lifecycle
Reduce Risk in High-Consequence Oxygen Applications
WHA helps industrial oxygen users design, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot these systems using decades of real-world incident experience, testing, and engineering expertise.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
Nasa
Emerson
Essex
GE Healthcare
Linde
Generant
Air Liquide
Airgas
NREL
Lyondellbasell
NAVAIR
Flowserve
Oxygen Changes the Rules
Oxygen doesn’t behave like air, nitrogen, or other industrial gases. In oxygen-enriched environments:
Materials can ignite more easily
Contamination becomes a critical hazard
Flow conditions and system design significantly affect risk
Small oversights can lead to large-scale incidents
Many industrial systems can operate for years without issue until conditions unfortunately align.
The challenge goes beyond compliance; it’s about understanding risk.
Who this is For
WHA works with organizations that rely on oxygen in critical operations, including:
- Refineries and petrochemical facilities
- Chemical processing plants
- Minerals and metals refining plants
- Pulp & paper and combustion-intensive operations
- Water and wastewater treatment facilities
- Industrial gas end users with bulk oxygen systems
- OEMs and system integrators supporting oxygen applications
If oxygen is part of your process, failure is not an option.
Support Across the Entire Oxygen System Lifecycle
WHA supports industrial oxygen users from initial design through long-term operation and incident response.
Plan & Design
- Oxygen hazard analysis and design reviews
- Materials compatibility guidance and testing
- Standards interpretation
- Auditing of valve and equipment suppliers
Build & Commission
- Safety training for pipe fittings, welders, and quality inspectors
- Oxygen cleaning consulting and cleanliness verification
- Startup and readiness support
Operate & Maintain
- Safety training for operators and maintenance personnel
- Procedures and safe work practices
- Contamination control strategies
Modify & Expand
- Management of change support
- Risk assessment for system modifications
- Evaluation of new equipment or conditions
Why Industrial Teams Call WHA
“We’re installing or modifying a large oxygen system and want to get it right.”
“We need oxygen-specific training for operators, engineers, and contractors.”
“We’re not confident in our materials compatibility or cleanliness practices.”
“We want an independent review before startup.”
“We’ve had an incident (or a near miss) and need answers.”
“We want to ensure our suppliers are providing safe equipment for oxygen service.”
Your Industrial Oxygen Safety Experts
WHA is a unique safety engineering company focused on hazardous fluids, including oxidizers and fuel gases.
We don’t just apply standards; we help shape them and test their limits.
Oxygen Safety Training Events
Register now for upcoming safety training courses or schedule your corporate training event customized for your unique needs and systems.
Oxygen Safety Training: Level 4 (Europe)
Level 4 advanced oxygen safety training hosted in Milan, Italy.
O2 Clean & Compliance Webinar
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Oxygen Safety Training: Level 4 (Las Cruces)
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Virtual Oxygen Safety Training Series
We’re inviting industry to attend a virtual training event with multiple days of cumulative content…
Oxygen Industry Insights & Case Studies
Key Oxygen Safety Discussions for the Upcoming ASTM G04 Committee Meeting at MIT
Officers from WHA International will participate in the upcoming ASTM G04 Committee Meeting taking place June 16–18,…
Case Study: Steel Mill Industrial Oxygen Fire
In 2013, an industrial oxygen fire tore through a new oxygen supply system feeding an electric arc…
Gwenael Chiffoleau Appointed Chair of ASTM Committee G04 on Oxygen Safety
WHA International is proud to announce that CEO Gwenael Chiffoleau, Ph.D., has been appointed Chair of ASTM…