4 entries found for "HSE"

  Can you improve reliability focusing on safety 1st, environmental preservation 2nd, and production 3rd

by Michael Hurley, 2/25/2026

Tags: API 580 API 581 Asset Performance Management Consequence Corrosion CUI Damage Mechanisms Data Analysis Data Management HSE Inspection Integrity Operating Windows Mechanical Integrity Process Safety Management Risk Risk Based Inspection Risk Management Safe Operating Limits System Implementation Value Work Process

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  What Do Good Refining Corporate Cultures Look Like?

by Michael Hurley, 2/8/2026

Tags: API 580 API 581 Asset Performance Management Data Management HSE Human Factors Mechanical Integrity Process Safety Management RBMI Reliability Risk Risk Management Technology Training Value Work Process

In the refining industry, "culture" is often only analyzed after a failure occurs. However, a robust culture is defined by observable, repeatable behaviors and daily decisions made under pressure. This article outlines the seven practical attributes of high-performing refining organizations and demonstrates how alignment between leadership values and technical integrity creates a safer, more profitable operation.

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  Why We Still See Refinery Fires - More Than 30 Years After OSHA 1910.119

by Michael Hurley, 11/20/2025

Tags: HSE Process Safety Management Regulation Risk Management

Despite OSHA's 1992 Process Safety Management (PSM) standard, refinery and chemical plant fires continue to make headlines. This post breaks down the seven systemic reasons why these incidents persist. We explore how mere compliance, aging infrastructure, weak safety culture, and reactive risk management prevent the elimination of catastrophic risks.

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  Hidden Benefits of Risk Based Inspection (RBI)

by Paul Sheriff, 5/26/2021

Tags: HSE Mechanical Integrity Risk Based Inspection Value

The prime objective of a Site's Mechanical Integrity programme should be to eliminate any unintentional releases of stored energy. Most Sites implement Risk Based Inspection for three obvious reasons. However, as well as these reasons other less obvious but still positive benefits can be achieved through the implementation. These less obvious reasons could be equally valuable to the efficient operation of the Site.

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