5 entries found for "Human Factors"

Owner Management Support is Fundamental to Achieving What "Good Inspection" Looks Like

by Michael Hurley, 1/28/2026

Tags: Human Factors Inspection Mechanical Integrity

A "good inspection" is determined by whether an organization allows the truth about equipment condition to surface and then acts on it. While NDE methods and codes are important, they cannot compensate for weak ownership. This post explores how management defines the purpose of inspection, controls quality variables like scope and follow-up, and establishes the psychological safety necessary for true risk identification.

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Other Benefits of Risk Based Inspection Implementation

by Travis Gaston, 6/9/2020

Tags: Data Collection Data Validation Human Factors Inspection Risk Based Inspection

Aside from the direct benefits of implementing a Risk Based Inspection (RBI) program such as cost savings, optimized inspection planning, and reduced risk, RBI programs have a number of other benefits. This article looks at some of these secondary benefits including equipment verification, better organization of data, deeper understanding of facility status, and improved inter-team collaboration.

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5 Things to Consider When Choosing Your API Training Provider

by Leon Johnson, 1/22/2019

Tags: Human Factors Risk Based Inspection Training

Our VP of Performance and Learning discusses some things to investigate when evaluating training providers for your API learning needs. While there are many vendors out there that bill their ability to provide training for American Petroleum Institute (API) certification and education, not all vendors are created equal. Some up-front research can go a long way toward a high-quality learning experience.

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Goal: 100% API 580 Certified

by Scott Jones, 1/15/2019

Tags: API 580 Human Factors Office Life Risk Based Inspection Skills Validation Training

Scott Jones, President of AOC, talks about our goal of having 100% of our RBI staff certified to API 580. A long-standing vision of AOC, we are well on our way to meeting this goal. This certification demonstrates industry recognition of our consultants and is indicative of our commitment to providing high quality services to our clients.

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Skills Validation - Moving from Learning to Performance

by Leon Johnson, 7/12/2018

Tags: Human Factors Skills Validation Training

Training alone may not necessarily improve team performance. Skills Validation is an effective tool for realizing the benefits of training. What are the benefits of Skills Validation and how do you implement it?

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5 entries found for "Human Factors"

Owner Management Support is Fundamental to Achieving What "Good Inspection" Looks Like

Other Benefits of Risk Based Inspection Implementation

5 Things to Consider When Choosing Your API Training Provider

Goal: 100% API 580 Certified

Skills Validation - Moving from Learning to Performance

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