bolted joints

Process Safety Revisited: Why Bolted Joint Work Still Demands Relentless Discipline

The death of 24‑year‑old Robert Greenacre at Lindsey Oil Refinery (UK) in 2010 was the result of a cascade of avoidable technical, procedural, and organisational failures. At its core was an uncontrolled release of hot crude oil during maintenance — a direct consequence of inadequate isolation, poor verification, and a risk assessment that failed to […]

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We’re now taking bookings into October and November 2025

I’m proud to announce the rollout of our latest ECITB-approved training course: MJI23 (Powered Torque Gun Bolted Connections) – focusing on the safe, competent use of calibrated powered torque equipment for bolted joint integrity. This course is designed for professionals working across all industry sectors where precision and safety are non-negotiable. Whether you’re upskilling your

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Bolted Flange Joints: Competency Isn’t Optional — It’s Critical

When it comes to pressurised systems, the integrity of bolted joints isn’t just a technical detail — it’s a frontline defence against leaks, loss of containment, and catastrophic failure. So training and competence is paramount. The Energy Institute (EI) makes this crystal clear in Section 5 of its third edition ‘Guidelines for management of integrity

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A sobering read 

A sobering read this morning as I finished a detailed final draft investigative report into the fire at the Martinez refinery in California, USA (February 2025). The findings were damning — pointing to multiple root causes, including:❌ Flawed work processes and procedures❌ Gaps in training and competency (human factors)❌ Inadequate supervision and oversight Most troubling

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MORE THAN A GUIDELINE..

Now in it\’s third edition, this very important document describes the principles and best practice for the establishment of a management system for bolted joints in pressurised systems, including (but not limited to); ✅ Ownership and integration✅ The principles of joint assembly and disassembly✅ Controlled tightening of bolted joints✅ Critical assessment✅ Training and competency✅ Records,

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