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Why risk-based inspection matters

Risk Based Inspection (RBI) helps asset owners focus inspection effort where failure is most likely and most costly.

Risk Based Inspection (RBI) is an approach that prioritises inspection effort according to the likelihood and consequence of failure of each asset.

Instead of treating every item of equipment the same, RBI helps teams concentrate time and budget on the pressure equipment, piping and tanks that carry the greatest risk.

Combined with non-destructive testing, RBI gives operators earlier warning of potential issues, so they can be addressed before they escalate into costly problems.

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