News Updates
BakerRisk has developed a new safety moment concerning combustible dust explosions. The video outlines the typical timeline for a dust explosion and shows an example of a large scale dust explosion test. The safety moment is a short video that demonstrates the need to evaluate dust hazards and enact proper mitigation measures.
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BakerRisk is pleased to announce the launch of the new version of its proprietary Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) software, HACTool.
BakerRisk, an employee-owned risk management consulting firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Vilas as Chief Executive Officer. Following a robust executive search process, Ms. Vilas assumed the role on April 21, 2026.
Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants (BakerRisk®), an employee-owned risk management consulting firm that specializes in process safety, structural and blast effects engineering, and research and development, has named Quentin Baker interim Chief Executive Officer, and a search for a new executive will commence in early 2026. Mr. Baker will continue to serve as Corporate Treasurer and Director of Incident Investigations.
The TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety Program is a unique opportunity to provide evidence of competency in functional safety from an internationally recognised organisation.
BakerRisk is pleased to announce that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ENPPI was signed on June 17, 2025.
We are pleased to announce our inclusion in the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms list. The list ranks the 500 largest AEC (Architectural, Engineering, and Construction) companies in the U.S. based on design-specific revenue. It is the company’s first appearance on the list, ranking #391.