Top Five Challenges for Process Safety

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Process Safety has evolved significantly since the introduction of PSM in 1992. Here are top five challenges facing the process safety community today. 1. Human Error One of the reasons “zero incident plants” is a myth is the potential for human error. We cannot take away human intervention and the possibility of ...

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Is your Organization Making the Right Decisions?

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

We make hundreds of decisions everyday in our lives – for example should I eat fries with my burger? (Photo Courtesy of Amber on Flickr) Eating a few fries this one time will not increase risks of a heart attack. Plus I like the fries from this joint. I’m ready to order!! That ...

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Zero Incident Plants - Is it Possible?

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

Chemical industry has evolved dramatically since the first sulfuric acid manufacturing plant was established in the 18th century. Modern day chemical plant is an engineering marvel producing valuable chemicals necessary for the societal progress. Although safe for the most part, chemical industries have witnessed a few significant accidents in the ...

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