4 tips for successful temporary plant shutdown planning
Planned shutdowns are necessary for chemical plants to keep equipment in optimal condition and avoid the significant risks associated with equipment failure. However, because...
The Impact of Climate Change, in Particular Extreme Temperatures, on Process Safety
It is becoming increasingly difficult for sceptics to argue against not only the existence of climate change and global warming, but also, its impact...
Understanding Natural Hazard Risks to Your Site
Natechs (Natural Hazards Triggering Technological Accidents) refers to accidents initiated by natural causes, including earthquakes, lightning and flooding, all of which have the potential...
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...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
