Beyond Code Compliance

The source, an article titled "Beyond Code Compliance: The Evolution of Risk Engineering," argues that focusing solely on code compliance in industrial risk management is inadequate and can even increase risks. The author, a Director of Energy Risk Engineering, highlights the difference between a code-centric approach used by engineers serving smaller companies and a more sophisticated risk management perspective adopted by those serving larger industrial clients, particularly in the energy sector. The article asserts that true risk engineering involves considering operational realities, balancing safety and business objectives, and sometimes even deviating from codes when necessary to achieve optimal risk mitigation.