Visual vs Close vs Detailed Inspection: What’s the Difference?
Visual vs Close vs Detailed Inspection: What’s the Difference? Inspection grades in hazardous areas define how equipment is evaluated to maintain safety and compliance. Visual, close, and detailed inspection each provide a different level of assessment depending on risk and operating conditions. Table of Contents Key Insights Inspection grades define inspection depth Visual, close, and […]
What is Close Inspection?
What is Close Inspection? Close inspection is a type of inspection performed at short distance to assess equipment condition more thoroughly. It is used in Ex inspections to identify smaller defects that are not visible during routine checks. Table of Contents Key Insights Closer than visual inspection Performed at short range to detect […]
What is Detailed Inspection?
What is Detailed Inspection? Detailed inspection is the most thorough grade of inspection, used to identify defects that cannot be detected through visual or close inspection. It plays a key role in maintaining equipment integrity in Ex environments. Table of Contents Key Insights Most thorough inspection grade Used when deeper assessment of equipment […]
What is Visual Inspection?
What is Visual Inspection? Visual inspection is the most widely used method for assessing equipment condition without disassembly. It plays a key role in Ex inspections by identifying visible defects early. Table of Contents Key Insights Visual inspection is the first step It is typically the starting point for identifying defects during inspections. […]
Why Your Risk-Based Inspection Strategy Is Failing and How to Fix It
RBI Strategy Why Your Risk-Based Inspection Strategy Is Failing and How to Fix It Understand why risk-based inspection strategies often fail in practice, and learn how to improve inspection planning, execution, and data quality to reduce risk and improve compliance. Table of Contents Key Insights Risk-based inspection strategies often fail due to poor data quality […]
RFID Tags in Hazardous Areas: What You Need to Know
Ex Certified RFID Tags RFID Tags in Hazardous Areas: What You Need to Know Learn how RFID tags are used in hazardous areas, including compliance considerations, traceability benefits, and what to evaluate when implementing RFID for Ex inspections and maintenance. Table of Contents Key Insights RFID tags improve traceability and control in hazardous areas RFID […]
Maintaining Compliance with IEC 60079-17
Compliance Maintaining Compliance with IEC 60079-17 Safety is an integral part of every activity, project, and workplace situated in hazardous areas. The challenging nature of work in such conditions requires the establishment of protocols and safety measures. In high-speed environments like offshore rigs, regulatory standards such as IEC 60079-17 are seamlessly integrated into every aspect […]
Is a One Stop Solution for Ex inspections worth it?
One Stop Solution for Hazardous Areas Is a One-Stop Solution for Ex Inspections in Hazardous Areas a Good Idea? Explore the pros and limitations of one-stop solutions for Ex inspections in hazardous areas, and what to consider when choosing tools for compliance, maintenance, and inspections. Table of Contents Key Insights One-stop solutions can simplify Ex […]
Digital inspection software for ex maintenance
Digitisation in Hazardous Areas The future of Ex inspection is now – do not get left behind The hesitation is real – but so are the consequences. Discover the major concerns and benefits of digitalizing your Ex inspections and maintenance. Enhance safety, ensure compliance, reduce costs, and make faster, informed decisions with streamlined, secure digital […]
Choose software for ex inspections and maintenance
Ex Inspection Software How to Choose a New Software for Maintenance and Ex Inspections A practical guide to choosing software for maintenance and Ex inspections, with a focus on compliance, inspection workflows, and long-term usability. Table of Contents Key Insights Generic maintenance software often falls short for Ex inspections Software not designed specifically for hazardous […]