Course Overview
This course introduces risk-based approaches to inspection and maintenance, enabling organizations to prioritize resources, reduce downtime, and improve asset reliability. Participants will learn to assess risk, develop risk-informed inspection plans, and implement maintenance strategies that optimize safety and cost-effectiveness.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and benefits of risk-based inspection (RBI) and maintenance
- Conduct risk assessments to identify critical assets and failure modes
- Develop risk-informed inspection and maintenance plans
- Apply tools and methodologies such as FMEA, risk matrices, and RBI software
- Integrate risk-based strategies with regulatory and safety requirements
- Monitor and review risk levels to support continuous improvement
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for:
- Inspection and maintenance engineers
- Reliability and asset integrity professionals
- Risk management specialists
- Operations and maintenance managers
- Safety and compliance officers
Course Outline
Introduction to Risk-Based Inspection and Maintenance
- Concepts and importance of risk-based strategies
- Comparison with traditional inspection and maintenance approaches
- Overview of industry standards and codes (API, ISO, etc.)
Risk Assessment Fundamentals
- Identifying hazards and potential failure modes
- Probability and consequence analysis
- Risk ranking and prioritization techniques
Developing Risk-Based Inspection Plans
- Defining inspection scope and intervals based on risk
- Selecting inspection methods and technologies
- Documentation and plan approval processes
Risk-Based Maintenance Strategies
- Aligning maintenance activities with risk priorities
- Predictive maintenance integration
- Resource allocation and optimization
Tools and Methodologies
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Risk matrices and decision trees
- Use of RBI software and analytics
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Integration
- Meeting regulatory requirements through risk-based approaches
- Enhancing safety and environmental protection
- Auditing and continuous improvement
Case Studies and Practical Applications
- Examples of successful RBI and risk-based maintenance programs
- Group exercises in risk assessment and plan development
- Lessons learned and best practices