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 RMP Rule Provisions and SCCAP
The EPA is proposing the Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention (SCCAP) rule to enhance its Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations. [...]
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Safety Studies: What You Should Know About Saltegra’s Flagship Service
Introduction Saltegra Consulting LLC distinguishes itself with a core value that goes beyond expertise—it is a guiding principle that we call [...]
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Saltegra and PCAPI National Align Collaboration Goals for 2024
“Process safety and environmental safety are not just compliance measures; they represent a shared commitment to safeguarding lives, [...]
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EPA Mandates Toxics Release Inventory Reporting for Seven New PFAS Additions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the automatic addition of seven per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the [...]
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Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Enhances Safety Measures for Refineries
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has taken a significant step toward strengthening the safety of petroleum [...]
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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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OSHA is now considering revisions to the PSM standard
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced the potential revision of the current standard on Process Safety Management (PSM) [...]
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What Is The Difference Between a Safeguard and an IPL?
SAFEGUARD A safeguard is any safety device that would either interrupt the chain of events following an initiating event to prevent a consequence [...]
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