• Advancing Global AST Safety Through Technical Excellence

Our Mission

OUR MISSION

Preventing Industrial Disasters Through Technical Excellence

WCCM Since is a non-profit technical initiative founded by veteran industrial safety experts with over 50 years of combined experience. We are dedicated to preventing environmental catastrophes through rigorous API 653/650/570 compliance advocacy, comprehensive risk assessment programs, and professional training that empowers the next generation of tank integrity specialists.

Our work is driven by a singular mission: to eliminate preventable industrial storage failures that threaten communities and ecosystems worldwide. We believe that through education, standardization, and collaborative partnerships, we can create a safer industrial landscape for future generations.

  • API 653/650/570 Advocacy
  • Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)
  • NDT & Corrosion Assessment
  • Professional Training Programs
  • Industry Standards Development
  • Global Compliance Support

Why We Exist

Every year, preventable storage tank failures result in environmental disasters, community displacement, and loss of life. WCCM Since was founded on the belief that through rigorous technical standards, education, and global collaboration, these tragedies can be eliminated.

Our Approach

We work at the intersection of technical expertise and public advocacy, partnering with industry, regulators, and communities to advance safety standards that protect both people and the environment. Our programs are designed to be accessible, evidence-based, and globally applicable.

Our Core Values

  Public Safety First: Every decision we make prioritizes the protection of communities and ecosystems.

  Technical Integrity: We maintain the highest standards of scientific rigor and professional ethics.

  Knowledge Sharing: We believe safety knowledge should be freely accessible to all who need it.

  Global Collaboration: Industrial safety knows no borders; we work across nations and sectors.

5K

Facilities Supported

1200+

Professionals Trained

35

Countries Reached

0

Environmental Incidents

Our Impact Areas

Through strategic programs and partnerships, WCCM Since advances industrial safety across multiple fronts. Our work spans technical education, standards advocacy, risk assessment methodologies, and community protection initiatives. We collaborate with industry leaders, regulatory bodies, and academic institutions to create lasting change in how the world approaches storage tank integrity.

Standards Advocacy & Education

Promoting global adoption of API 653/650/570 standards through training programs, technical guidance, and industry partnerships.

Risk Assessment & Prevention

Developing evidence-based methodologies to predict and prevent tank failures before they impact communities and environments.

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