Training Department Continues Moving Forward is Cover Story
The National Board (NBBI) Training Department is busier than ever and headed into 2024 with plenty of changes. The story examines the progress the department has made, including an emphasis on instructor-led virtual training. Also incorporated into the story is the feature “Why We Do What We Do.”
A key feature in this edition is everything you need to know about the 92nd General Meeting on May 12-15 in Scottsdale, Arizona. From speakers to activities, all the information is detailed – well, almost all of it.
Other articles include:
- “Inherently Safer Design Paves Way to Safety” by James R. Chiles
- “IS Training Program Overhauled; Workbook Developed” by Mike Burns
- “New Communication Efforts Announced at NBIC Meeting” by Wendy White
- Q&A with Kathy Moore of Joe Moore & Co. in Raleigh, North Carolina and a member of National Board Inspection Code committees
- “Issues With Formed Tees in High-Energy Piping Systems” by Jay Vattappilly, vice president codes and standards, Hartford Steam and Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company, and Jeff Henry, president/COO of Applied Thermal Coatings
- Second installment of our feature “Scary Pictures,” which provides a look at the darker side of inspections
- “Personal Carbon Monoxide Detector is an Essential Tool” by Rob Troutt, NBBI Board of Trustees Chair and Texas chief boiler inspector
- “Profile in Safety” on Eben Creaser, New Brunswick chief boiler inspector
- “Pitfalls in Hemispherical Head Calculations” by Timothy Gardner
- “Executive Director’s Message” by Joel Amato and “NBIC Update” by Jonthan Ellis
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