Professional paper

Risk Based Inspection

Predrag Dukić

Abstract

Risk analysis as a concept, has been used in developed countries for a long time. Risk Based Inspection (RBI) programs have generated considerable interest in industry, but not yet in Croatia and neighbouring countries. RBI is not exclusively an inspection activity, and requires the involvement of various segments of the organization such as engineering, maintenance and operations departments. Implementation requires the commitment and cooperation of the total organisation! Implementation of a Risk Based Inspection program extends the operating life of equipment, on safe and cost effectively way. RBI is accepted as good engineering practice for the implementation of inspection and maintenance programs and has its roots in Process Safety Management and Mechanical Integrity programs. In article, the objective, principals and practices of Risk Based Inspection are demonstrated and explained. Main goal for this paper are to explain engineers, inspectors and managers who would like to understand what Risk Based Inspection is all about, what are the limitations and benefits, and how inspection practices can be changed to reduce risks, save costs without impacting safety, but even improve it.

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Hrčak ID:

148804

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/148804

Publication date:

3.12.2012.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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