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Principles, Practices, & Insights


Engineering Lean Enablers - 7 Sources of Waste
Process and pipeline safety programs that manage change will include steps where engineering is required. To various degrees, these...
Raimund Laqua
1 min read


Do You Need A Different System For Each Regulation?
The need to comply with regulations and standards is a necessary part of every business. In fact, companies need to comply with several...
Raimund Laqua
2 min read


The Differences Between Managing Organizational and Asset Changes
Regulated organizations in the process and energy sectors must have a management of change (MOC) process to cover process safety related...
Raimund Laqua
2 min read


Should Compliance (EHSS) Processes move to the Cloud?
Many organizations are considering moving some or all of their applications and systems to the "Cloud." This applies to both productivity...
Raimund Laqua
3 min read


Does Compliance Hinder Innovation?
Innovation is necessary for growth and often requires that risks are taken. However, a common sentiment is that compliance is getting in...
Raimund Laqua
3 min read


Should You Choose a Product or a Solution?
In the early days of computing, companies would take "Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS)" products and create solutions to address specific...
Raimund Laqua
2 min read


Where is the latest Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)?
Using up to date procedures and safe work practices is essential for maintaining safety of your workforce. Document management systems...
Raimund Laqua
2 min read


How to Manage Risk during Organizational Changes
Safety regulations and guidelines across North America call out for the need to manage risk due to organizational changes. Ensuring that...
Raimund Laqua
2 min read


Which Improvement Framework Should You Use?
In recent years, standards and regulations have specified the need for companies to adopt improvement models or frameworks for their risk...
Raimund Laqua
2 min read


Creating Space for Compliance
If you are a Star Wars fan, you could call this "Creating balance in the 'work' force." Finding ways to accommodate new and changing...
Raimund Laqua
1 min read


Hidden Data
One of the first steps to improvement is creating the ability to "see" or "visualize" what it is you want to change. This is one of the...
Raimund Laqua
2 min read


Lean Principles Applied to Pipeline Safety
The adoption of ANSI / API Recommended Practice 1173 - Pipeline Safety Management Systems will help improve overall pipeline safety. ...
Raimund Laqua
1 min read
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