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    With advancing technologies, a limited workforce, and a vast number of engineers retiring, operator training is more crucial than ever. Many plants must conduct safety, equipment, maintenance, software and operations training, among many others, to meet compliance requirements, and corporate and production goals.

     

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    Lessons Learned from Formosa Plastics Explosion

    Podcast: Lessons Learned From the Deadly Formosa Explosion

    Traci Purdum
    The incident at Formosa Plastics in 2004 highlighted critical lessons in process safety. Human factors, communication gaps and inadequate equipment played significant roles in...
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    Navigate chemicalprocessing.com

    Tips To Navigate ChemicalProcessing.com and See Stars

    Traci Purdum
    Consider me your cruise director for our site. Welcome aboard – we’ve been expecting you.
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    10 Rules to Succeed at Process Safety Management

    Podcast: How To Succeed at Process Safety Management — 10 Rules

    Traci Purdum
    Based on his many years in the chemical industry and his years at the CSB, John Bresland developed a “top 10” list of rules for process safety success.
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    Power of Storytelling in the chemical industry

    Podcast: How Storytelling Improves Operator Performance

    Traci Purdum
    From knowledge capture and transfer to making technical information understandable and engaging, storytelling aids in retaining tacit knowledge and contextual understanding and...

    News

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    EFCE Bestows Student Mobility Awards

    Oct. 2, 2019
    European group honors studies in multiple nations
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    Honeywell UniSim eLearn Provides Cloud-Based Operator Training Simulation

    March 24, 2017
    Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) presents a new connected-learning solution based on its UniSim Competency Suite platform.

    White Papers: In Depth Research

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    Training Your Staff About Energy Efficiency -- A Chemical Processing Special Report

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    Oct. 6, 2015
    From Process Engineers to Plant Managers, it is critical that everyone plays a role in implementing and adhering to energy efficient practices and exploring ways to improve energy...
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    Accident Anniversaries

    Accident Anniversaries: Honoring Lives and Learning Lessons

    Traci Purdum
    Jan. 16, 2024
    From the LNG explosion in Algeria and the Boston molasses spill to Flixborough and the Valdez oil spill, the discussion underscores the ongoing relevance of these incidents and...
    Avoid Alarm Rationalization Mistakes

    How To Avoid Alarm Rationalization Mistakes

    Traci Purdum
    Dec. 8, 2023
    This episode focuses on alarm rationalization mistakes, emphasizing the importance of addressing underlying problems rather than just managing the steady-state alarm rate.
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    Opinion: 10 Worst Practices For Technical Presentations

    Opinion: 9 Worst Practices For Technical Presentations

    Dave Russell
    Dec. 4, 2023
    Keeping the audience puzzled and off balance can be an advantage, especially if you haven’t made a clear and forceful point.
    Podcast: Does Font Size Matter?

    Operator Training: Does Font Size Matter?

    Traci Purdum
    Nov. 29, 2023
    Consider contrast, font color, and size, as well as background colors, to ensure operators can do their jobs well and without fatigue.