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    Butterflies of Bhopal podcast -- lessons written in blood

    Podcast: Butterflies of Bhopal -- Lessons Written in Blood

    Traci Purdum
    Chemical engineer Ramin Abhari’s graphic novels communicate the lessons learned from major process safety incidents.
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    Bhopal 40 Years Later

    Process Safety Lessons from Bhopal 40 Years Later

    Trish Kerin, Stay Safe columnist
    Bhopal's tragedy reveals critical flaws in inherently unsafe industrial design. What can we learn from this?
    Mexico City LPG Explosion 1984

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

    Traci Purdum
    On the 40th anniversary, it’s paramount to keep the memory of these incidents alive to avoid making the same deadly mistakes.
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    What Makes a Good Cyber Defense Strategy

    What Makes a Good Cyber Defense Strategy?

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

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    Emergency Response Plan

    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.
    Chemical Safety Board

    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.
    Bio-Based Nanocrystals Combat Oil Pipeline Scaling While Stabilizing Emulsions

    Bio-Based Nanocrystals Combat Oil Pipeline Scaling While Stabilizing Emulsions

    Oct. 18, 2024
    Researchers say these anti-scaling particles are environmentally safe and cost-effective.
    Fatal Chemical Leak at Pemex Refinery Raises Safety Concerns

    Fatal Chemical Leak at Pemex Refinery Raises Safety Concerns

    Jonathan Katz
    Oct. 11, 2024
    Two dead, dozens injured in Deer Park incident; environmental group cites history of violations

    White Papers: In Depth Research

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    Ask the Expert: GHS Labeling Compliance Best Practices Promote Labeling Success

    Oct. 4, 2024
    How to ensure your chemical labeling operations are meeting safety and compliance guidelines.
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    Ask the Expert: How Can Our Company Prepare for OSHA’s HazCom Deadlines?

    Sept. 30, 2024
    Download this recent Ask the Expert to learn more about what this update means for your business.
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    eHandbook: Strengthen Safety With Remote Monitoring

    Aug. 25, 2023
    Remote monitoring helps operators improve safety and prevent costly unscheduled downtime.
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    eHandbook: Deter Dust Explosion Dangers

    Dec. 8, 2022
    To help you deter dangers, Chemical Processing has put together this eHandbook.

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    Aerial view of the 2007 Valero accident site

    Chemical Safety Board Issues Remote Isolation Recommendations to EPA, OSHA and API

    July 26, 2024
    Chemical incidents are worsened by inadequate remote isolation, according to a recent CSB safety study.
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    Leverage Unplanned Shutdowns to Enhance Safety Testing

    Chris Powell, aeSolutions
    July 24, 2024
    Discover how unplanned shutdowns can facilitate proof testing of safety instrumented functions, improving safety protocols and minimizing downtime.
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    Milford Haven, Wales Lessons Learned

    Podcast: Lessons Learned From 1994 Texaco Refinery Explosion

    Traci Purdum
    July 23, 2024
    Control system failures, alarm floods, maintenance issues and emergency response factored into this non-deadly incident.
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    Workforce Matters: Inclusion is like Safety — Everyone is Responsible

    Lauren Neal
    July 15, 2024
    Inclusion is vital for safety in high-risk industries. Learn how inclusive leadership can prevent hazards and foster collaboration.