What is the Value of the Environment?

Valuation of Environmental Harm for COMAH Cost Benefit Analysis COMAH environmental risk assessment is typically performed in line with the Chemical and Downstream Oil Industries Forum (CDOIF) Guideline on Environmental Risk Tolerability for COMAH Establishments...

Can obsolete parts contribute to workers’ safety?

The benefits of using obsolete spare parts rather than replace a whole machine are well documented when it comes to effectiveness and compliance. Worker safety, however, is often overlooked, with part failure leading to...

‘Omics’ spinout brings new era in chemical safety

Mounting pressures across the globe to allow more cost-effective, higher throughput, non-vertebrate chemical safety testing are at last bringing much needed change. The US Environmental Protection Agency has made commitments to reduce vertebrate animal...

What triggers a review of Hazardous Area Classification and DSEAR Risk Assessment?

The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) is a set of rules and regulations which must be followed by employers to ensure risks from fire, explosion and similar events are sufficiently reduced. DSEAR...

ANYmal X – the first Ex-proof legged robot

The world’s first Ex-proof legged robot could be a game changer for operations and safety in the chemical and oil & gas industries. Chemical Industry Journal looks at its potential. ANYmal X is designed and...

CBA devises innovative IBC solution

Back in 2000, changes to the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) regulations meant that the percentage concentration of Ammonia solution that could be legally carried in Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC’s) by...

Hazard Studies – The Value of a Staged and Methodical Approach

Hazard studies are a well-established and essential practice within the chemical industry and are intended to enable effective planning, implementation and safe operation of hazardous systems and processes.  Although studies such as Hazard and Operability...

One third of companies not ready for chemical emergency

Crisis preparation and management standards are falling short in almost a third of businesses as a new report reveals internal teams worry their organizations are not prepared for a global chemical emergency as part...

Chemical sites: 12 pain points for safety, productivity and efficiency

When it comes to operating in an environment where an explosion, fire or other hazardous incidents can occur, critical communication is something you can’t take for granted. But in an environment where mobile phones...

Making Changes at COMAH Sites – How Significant is Significant?

There is a lot to think about when making a change at any establishment. Whether those changes affect people, plant, or process, it is imperative that the knock-on effects are identified and suitably managed....