Asset Integrity Management Systems – DBB Vs DIB

Presentation Overview

Section 215.4 in Part 15 of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code has requirements (legislated law) that specifically and strictly apply to professional engineers practicing in Alberta as it relates to the isolation of pipes and piping.

Importance for Protection People and Business:

  • Inadequate isolations when dismantling can put people, the environment, and business interests at risk.

The session consists of the presentation, and Q&A sessions.

At the conclusion, the attendees will:

  • Understand the technical meaning and the requirements of Section 215.4;
  • Learn what to do to comply with the requirements of Section 215.4;
  • Learn about good design practices and good maintenance / operations practices that meet the legal requirements for Alberta.
  • Improve our facilities by understanding DBB/DIB requirements in order to operate safely.

Who should attend:

  • Designers involved in the design of process piping systems and specification of process valves; understanding selection criteria on various valve designs.
  • Planners involved in the coordination of new or retrofit construction or maintenance activities on process equipment.
  • Production managers, maintenance managers, construction managers and project managers who oversee those activities.
  • Professional Engineers who want to understand their responsibilities and application of industry standards and practices.
  • Senior Professional Engineers (>10 years experience); Professional Engineers (>4 years experience); Members-in-Training (0-4 years experience)

Speaker Bio

Gobind Khiani
CWR SME, GAPV Inc

Gobind Khiani, M.Eng., P.Eng. has served in engineering management roles for both operating and EPC companies. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pune, in India and a Master of Engineering from the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada.

He is a past chairman of Calgary Branch Executive Committee at the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta, currently he serves as Vice Chairman of International Standards Organization representing Canada.




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