We're an independent engineering consultancy specialising in hazardous area compliance, functional safety and explosion protection. We help organisations operating in high-hazard industries manage risk, achieve compliance and make confident engineering decisions through practical, evidence-based advice.
Founded by Tal Hopkins, a Chartered Engineer with almost 30 years experience, Vital Ex combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach. As a TÜV Rheinland Certified Functional Safety Engineer and international CompEx trainer, Tal has supported organisations across the UK and internationally with some of the most complex hazardous area and process safety challenges.
We support clients across a wide range of sectors where safety, compliance and operational reliability are critical, including:
Whether you need support with Hazardous Area Classification, DSEAR Risk Assessments, Functional Safety, Design Verification, Equipment Assessments or CompEx Training, our aim is simple: to provide independent engineering expertise that helps you operate safely, remain compliant and make confident engineering decisions.