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Spring 2017 Newsletter

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March 2017

Below is our Spring 2017 Newsletter.   If you’d like to learn more about these topics or speak with a consultant, please Contact Us.

Siting of Portable Buildings

Blast Resistant Modules (BRMs) have become a popular option for facility owners wanting site portable buildings, but many options exist for satisfying the requirements of API RP 753. This month we discuss some of the practical concerns when siting portable buildings. More Details

BakerRisk at GCPS

BakerRisk will have a full contingent of representatives at the AIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process Safety. If you’ll be at the conference, be sure to stop by our booth (#326) to say hello, pick up some fireballs, and watch our latest test videos. More Details

BakerRisk Safety Moment – Flange Failures

BakerRisk has developed a new safety moment concerning flange leaks. Loosening and tightening bolts on flanges is a routine occurrence at most plants, but it is one that needs to be done correctly to prevent a loss of containment. Leaving even one bolt loose on a flange can have serious impacts. The safety moment is a short (2.5 minute) video that demonstrates the need to follow procedures for flange work and inspection every time to prevent a loss of containment. More Details

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