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    • Traci Purdum

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    Editor-in-Chief

    Traci Purdum, an award-winning business journalist with extensive experience covering manufacturing and management issues, is a graduate of the Kent State University School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Kent, Ohio, and an alumnus of the Wharton Seminar for Business Journalists, Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

    Ethylene Oxide: ‘Save A Lot of CO2 And A Lot of Money’

    Traci Purdum
    Feb. 21, 2025
    Nickel-silver catalyst makes toxic chemical production safer, greener.

    Podcast: Job Analysis Flaws and How To Fix Them

    Traci Purdum
    Feb. 21, 2025
    Effective analysis should focus on specific behaviors, consider environmental factors and adapt to technological changes.

    Understand Key Updates to the Hazard Communication Standard

    Traci Purdum
    Feb. 14, 2025
    HazCom 2024 introduced changes across multiple facets of the standard.

    Can an AI Copilot Streamline HAZOPs?

    Traci Purdum
    Feb. 11, 2025
    A former Formula One engineer has developed an AI copilot that can suggest questions, reference incident databases and provide support. But don’t worry, humans still have the ...

    Recycling Plant Uses Superheated Water to Tackle Plastic Waste

    Traci Purdum
    Feb. 7, 2025
    The 30-minute process converts plastic into various hydrocarbon products.

    Celebrate National Periodic Table Day

    Traci Purdum
    Feb. 7, 2025
    Work that began in the 1800s is still going strong with the help of a teacher, Motörhead and hypothetical, superheavy elements yet to be discovered.

    EPA Confirms New Boss Lee Zeldin

    Traci Purdum
    Jan. 31, 2025
    Before leading the EPA, Zeldin served in the U.S. House of Representatives. Here’s how he voted for the environment and industry.

    The Life-Saving Science of Teamwork

    Traci Purdum
    Jan. 29, 2025
    The science of effective teams isn't about trust falls and team lunches — it's about survival.

    Two Former American Chemistry Council Employees Appointed to EPA

    Traci Purdum
    Jan. 24, 2025
    Industry insiders return to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, signaling potential shifts in regulations.

    Podcast: Get the Most Out of Training Dollars Via Instructional System Design

    Traci Purdum
    Jan. 24, 2025
    ISD is a systematic training approach to improve efficiency and effectiveness in industrial training.

    Podcast: Job Hazard Analysis Makeover -- 5 Crucial Steps

    Traci Purdum
    Jan. 21, 2025
    Safety experts share strategies to revitalize job hazard analysis programs. A piece of paper won’t save your life, but what’s on that paper could.

    PCB Lawsuits Threaten Bayer's Future

    Traci Purdum
    Jan. 17, 2025
    Bayer faces mounting legal pressure as $100 million PCB verdict adds to billions in environmental lawsuit costs.

    Podcast: 6 Process Safety Pearls of Wisdom

    Traci Purdum
    Jan. 7, 2025
    We’ve extracted a few gems from the 2024 season of Process Safety with Trish & Traci. Listen in as we discuss recurring accidents, emergency systems and organizational learning...

    Podcast: Chemical Industry Leaders Share Wisdom for Success

    Traci Purdum
    Jan. 3, 2025
    Resolve to embrace opportunities, avoid fixation, maintain basic skills, and promote psychological safety.

    Podcast: Butterflies of Bhopal -- Lessons Written in Blood

    Traci Purdum
    Dec. 10, 2024
    Chemical engineer Ramin Abhari’s graphic novels communicate the lessons learned from major process safety incidents.

    BASF’s Anne Berg Credits an Unplanned Career Path for Her Success

    Traci Purdum
    Dec. 6, 2024
    Her journey exemplifies professional growth through curiosity, adaptability and seizing unexpected opportunities.

    What Have We Learned from the Pemex LPG Explosion in Mexico City?

    Traci Purdum
    Nov. 26, 2024
    On the 40th anniversary, it’s paramount to keep the memory of these incidents alive to avoid making the same deadly mistakes.

    Researchers Transform Toxic Tires

    Traci Purdum
    Nov. 22, 2024
    Scientists at the University of Delaware develop a method to remove toxic particles from discarded tires.

    Pemex’s Deadly Incident Points To Poor Alert Systems

    Traci Purdum
    Nov. 20, 2024
    Recent analysis questions whether more can be done to alert first responders and the community in case of emergency.

    Slideshow: Quotable Podcast Quotes

    Traci Purdum
    Nov. 12, 2024
    From the IChemE Safety Centre, the Center for Operator Performance, Suncor Energy and more...folks have a lot to say about the chemical industry.

    Albemarle Cuts Workforce Again

    Traci Purdum
    Nov. 8, 2024
    For the second time in 2024 the Charlotte-based manufacturing company announces layoffs to offset major sales declines.

    Direct Air Capture Reactor Touts Hydrogen Coproduction

    Traci Purdum
    Nov. 1, 2024
    The new reactor design could help solve the pressing problem of emission impacts on the climate and biosphere by enabling more agile and scalable carbon dioxide mitigation strategies...

    CSB Is Like a Dog with a Bone Investigating Safety Cases

    Traci Purdum
    Oct. 25, 2024
    Chemical Safety Board clears backlog, tackles eight new hazardous incident investigations.

    What Makes a Good Cyber Defense Strategy?

    Traci Purdum
    Oct. 23, 2024
    Human error accounts for 82% of data breaches. It’s important to identify vulnerabilities.

    Podcast: What Makes an Expert in the Chemical Industry?

    Traci Purdum
    Oct. 18, 2024
    It's not just about knowing more facts. Discover the 13 key characteristics that set real experts apart, from forming expectancies to mental simulations.

    Podcast: Lessons Learned from the Explosion at the Phillips Petroleum Complex

    Traci Purdum
    Oct. 15, 2024
    On the 35th anniversary of the deadly event we examine how routine maintenance can go horribly wrong.

    Manufacturing's Talent Hunt: Strategies for the Next Generation

    Traci Purdum
    Oct. 11, 2024
    Business journalists reveal tactics their audiences use to attract younger workers to manufacturing careers.

    3 Days And Out -- East Coast Port Strike Ends, Tentative Deal Reached

    Traci Purdum
    Oct. 4, 2024
    Dockworkers return as union and port operators strike tentative wage agreement, averting potential economic crisis.

    East Coast Port Strike Halts 90% of U.S. Chemical Shipments

    Traci Purdum
    Oct. 1, 2024
    Dockworkers' strike disrupts chemical supply chains; industry leaders urge action.

    Call for Papers: Cutting-Edge Water/Steam Chemistry, Cooling Water and Environmental Topics

    Traci Purdum
    Sept. 27, 2024
    Electric Utility and Cogeneration Chemistry Workshop is looking for presentations to ensure the next generation has sound technical knowledge.