The Importance of an Effective PHA/HAZOP Closeout Process
Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPs) are cornerstones of effective Process Safety Management. Yet, even the [...]
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Learning from Incidents: A Critical Resource for HAZOP Studies
Through years in the chemical process industry witnessing incidents and their impacts over the last decade, I’ve deeply valued the wealth [...]
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Incident News: Machinery Flash Fire in Orange County, Texas, United States
A fatal industrial accident occurred at Optimus Steel in Orange County as reported by Captain Joey Jacobs. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. on [...]
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Incident News: Explosion of a Burning Truck’s Fuel Tank in Los Angeles, California, USA
On February 15, 2024, in Wilmington, Los Angeles, an explosion from a truck’s fuel tank injured nine (9) firefighters, with two (2) [...]
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Proposed Rule Update for Petroleum Refinery PSM in Washington State
The state of Washington is taking a significant step forward in modernizing Process Safety Management (PSM) standards for petroleum refineries. [...]
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Incident News: Chemical Spill in Bauan, Batangas, Philippines
On November 6, 2023, approximately two (2) drums of Solvent Naphtha L spilled into the coastal area of Barangay San Miguel in Bauan, Batangas, [...]
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