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    Risk Management Program Updates: What the EPA’s New Rules Mean for Chemical Plants

    Randy Montgomery, ABS Group
    New RMP guidelines will impact the way chemical facility managers analyze incidents, implement corrective actions and protect their workers and the surrounding community from ...
    Associated Press
    2023 Editors' Choice article New Chemistries Avoid Disaster

    Could New Chemistries, Retooled Production Strategies Prevent the Next East Palestine Spill?

    Jonathan Katz
    Experts weigh in on tactics the chemical industry could or should adopt in the near and long term.
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    Podcast: Examining Ohio Train Derailment; Five-Year Anniversary of Exxon Mobil Earthquake Incident

    Trish Kerin, Stay Safe columnist
    Trish and Traci discuss the response to the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment noting that environmental factors will be an issue. Also, this episode unpacks how Exxon Mobil...

    Hazardous Process Gets Important Improvement

    Peter Skipp
    New safety instrumented system reduces risk and eases future expansion

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    U.S. Chemical Safety Board

    EPA Introduces Overhauled Accident-Planning Rules for Chemical Plants

    Jonathan Katz
    March 4, 2024
    ACC says ruling will triple anticipated costs for implementation; EPA says it will protect communities of color.

    CSB Video Addresses Popcorn Polymer Dangers and Strategies

    July 21, 2023
    Video illustrates alarming findings from TPC mismanagement that led to Texas plant explosion

    EPA Proposes New Restrictions on Carbon Tetrachloride Uses

    July 18, 2023
    If finalized, new ruling would ban discontinued uses and require a workplace chemical protection program

    Eastman Introduces Line of Cumene-Free Adhesion Promoters Ahead of EU Standard

    July 10, 2023
    Advantis line offers an alternative to help formulators remain complaint without the need for reformulation.

    CSB Investigation: Lack Of Process Knowledge, Runaway Reaction Caused Worker Death

    July 7, 2023
    A better understanding of safety management system elements must be in place to prevent incidents from reactive hazards, according to the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation...