Category: Risk

Should your broker provide a Risk Engineer to advocate for YOU during Risk Assessments

September 28, 2024

Having an engineer from the broker’s side represent the insured during annual risk engineering inspections can be beneficial for several reasons: Why It Might Be Beneficial: Why it might not be beneficial Conclusion: Ultimately, the decision should be based on the specific needs and circumstances of the insured. If the insured’s operations are complex and … More Should your broker provide a Risk Engineer to advocate for YOU during Risk Assessments

What is HTHA?

January 30, 2024

HTHA stands for High Temperature Hydrogen Attack, which is a degradation mechanism that affects steels exposed to hydrogen at elevated temperatures and pressures. HTHA can cause cracking and failure of the steel, especially in welds and stressed areas¹. HTHA occurs when atomic hydrogen penetrates the steel and reacts with the carbon present to form methane … More What is HTHA?

Improving Quality in the Chemical Manufacturing Plant

November 22, 2023

Quality assurance and quality control are two important aspects of ensuring the quality of work and maintenance in any industry, including chemical manufacturing. The nuclear industry has developed a system to ensure the quality of work and maintenance in a nuclear power plant, which can be adapted to the chemical manufacturing industry as well. Here … More Improving Quality in the Chemical Manufacturing Plant

Risk Management in Chemical Manufacturing: It’s About the Stakes

November 19, 2023

In the high-stakes world of chemical manufacturing, where volatile substances dance with precision and potential catastrophe, risk management is not a mere formality—it’s a lifeline. The phrase “it’s not about the odds, it’s about the stakes” resonates profoundly in this context. Let’s delve into the intricacies of risk management within chemical plants, where the balance … More Risk Management in Chemical Manufacturing: It’s About the Stakes