Join industry professionals as they share insight into the world of process safety, including news related to updated codes and standards, recent incidents and what you can learn from them, and their take on all elements of process safety. With decades of combined experience in real, practical implementation, they aren’t just advisors, they practice what they preach. Whether you’re new to process safety, in a role where you interact with aspects of process safety, or an experienced process s ...
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Episode 100 - The Past, Present, & Future of Our Show
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We've made it to episode 100, can you believe it? We invite you to celebrate this milestone with us in today's very special episode. Join the current Amplify team members as well as two former team members in reminiscing about the early days of the podcast, hear some fun facts about our audience, episodes, and past guests, learn which of our episod…
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Episode 99 - Rethinking (Process) Safety Culture with Guest Blaine J. Hoffmann
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In today's episode, Rob sits down with Blaine J. Hoffmann, from The SafetyPro Podcast, to discuss his new book, titled "Rethinking SAFETY Culture". Blaine details why he was motivated to write the book, how he defines safety culture, and discusses ways to implement the ideas he presents in "Rethinking SAFETY Culture". He also talks about his recomm…
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In this episode, Rob is joined by the newest member of the Amplify Process Safety team, Magi Riech. Rob sits down with Magi to talk about her background and her journey into process safety throughout her career, and what fuels her passion for PSM/RMP. Welcome to the A Team, Magi! To connect with Magi, find her on LinkedIn here or email her at magal…
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Episode 97 - Incident Breakdown: 2020 Fatal Oil and Gas Well Blowout in Burleson County, Texas
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In this episode, Molly is joined by the newest member of the A Team, Magi Riech, to discuss the CSB's final investigation report on the 2020 fatal oil and gas well blowout in Burleson County, Texas. The incident occurred on January 29, 2020, and the CSB released their final investigation report on this incident on December 26, 2023. On the day of t…
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Episode 96 - Educating the Next Generation of Process Safety Experts with Guest Mike Washington
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In this very special episode, Rob and Molly sit down with Mike Washington, who is the Director of Industrial Safety at Arkema Inc,. The Americas, and also an adjunct lecturer at Prairie View A&M University and the University of Houston. They discuss the challenges of educating the next generation of engineers and managers on process safety, and tou…
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Episode 95 - Incident Breakdown: 2019 Fatal Explosion and Fire at KMCO in Crosby, TX
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On April 2, 2019, the KMCO production facility in Crosby, TX, was producing sulfurized isobutylene as a lubrication additive, when they experienced a leak from a fracture in a segment of piping. The leaking material formed a vapor cloud and then found an ignition source, resulting in the death of one employee and serious injuries to two other emplo…
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Episode 94 - Incident Breakdown: 2021 Fatal Liquid Nitrogen Release at Foundation Food Group Facility in Georgia
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On January 28, 2021, the Foundation Food Group facility in Gainesville, Georgia, experienced a liquid nitrogen release that ultimately resulted in six employee fatalities. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) released their final investigation report into this incident on December 11, 2023, and today Molly and Jo are here to cover all of the report…
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Episode 93 - Incident Breakdown: 2017 Fatal Dust Explosion and Fire at Didion Milling Facility in Cambria, WI
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On December 6, 2023, the US Chemical Safety Board (CSB) released its final report into the 2017 fatal dust explosion and fire at the Didion Milling Facility in Cambria, WI. In today's episode, Rob and Jo give you an overview of the CSB's findings, covering what happened, the causes, the recommendations CSB made, what types of companies could be at …
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Episode 92 - 2023 Incident Recap & Process Safety Resolutions for 2024
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In this extra special episode, the whole Amplify crew is here to talk about how 2023 unfolded in terms of process safety. They cover an overview of CSB accidental release events as well as other process safety events they tracked across multiple countries and industries throughout the year, and what their big takeaways are from looking at all the d…
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Episode 91 - Process Safety for Large Capital Projects with Guest Brad Bazargani
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In this episode, Molly is joined by Brad Bazargani, who listeners may recognize as one of the process safety professionals who participated in Episode 84. Today, Molly and Brad discuss how to integrate process safety into large capital projects, including when PHAs should be conducted and which methodology should be used, managing changes, consider…
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Episode 90 - Incident Breakdown: 2021 Fatal Vapor Explosion and Fire at Yenkin-Majestic Facility in Columbus, OH
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In this episode, Rob and Molly cover the latest CSB final report on the 2021 fatal vapor explosion and fire at the Yenkin-Majestic facility in Columbus, OH. On April 8, 2021, a mixture of flammable naphtha solvent vapors and resin liquid escaped through the seal of a closed manway of an operating kettle and created a flammable vapor cloud, which qu…
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Episode 89 - Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
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In this episode, Rob and Jo talk about CMMS, or computerized maintenance managements systems. You'll learn how to make the best CMMS platform selection for your facility, important considerations you should make when it comes to the set up of your CMMS platform, and how to ensure your CMMS gets updated as changes are made in your facility. They'll …
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Episode 88 - Why Senior Management Should Care About Process Safety
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In today's episode Rob and Molly answer two important questions when it comes to senior management and process safety: 1) Why is it important for senior management to understand process safety, and 2) how can senior management lead the company to ensure that process safety is a high priority? They cover historic catastrophic impacts when process sa…
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Episode 87 - Chemical Reactivity Concerns with Guest Tom Kuechler
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In this episode, Molly is joined by guest Tom Kuechler. Tom (Ph.D., inorganic chemistry) has over 35 years of experience in the water treatment industry (pool/spas, drinking water, and cooling towers), chiefly with chlorinated isocyanurates, including 15 years at Occidental Chemical Corporation’s trichloroisocyanuric acid plant. His responsibilitie…
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Episode 86 - Operator Training - Part 2: Refresher Training
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Molly and Rob are back with Part 2 of Operator Training in this companion episode to Episode 77 - Operator Training - Part 1: Initial Training. Today they're talking operator refresher training; what's required by PSM & RMP, what's considered a best practice, and some training considerations for facilities with infrequent turnarounds. If you haven'…
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So it's your first time on a Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) team, and you don't know what exactly to expect. Start with this episode! In this episode, Rob and Molly discuss everything you need to know as a first-time PHA team member. They cover the goals of a PHA, the basics of the most common PHA methodologies, PHA team members and requirements, gr…
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Today's episode is an extra special one. We know we say that a lot, but we really mean it. In this episode, we bring you a collection of 11 stories from folks who share with us why process safety matters to them, and why you should care too. If you're new to the world of process safety, we hope this will inspire you, and if you're an experienced pr…
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Episode 83 - Incident Breakdown: 2019 Tank Farm Fire at Intercontinental Terminals Company, LLC (ITC) in Deer Park, TX
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In this episode, Rob and Jo team up to cover another CSB final report. In this incident breakdown, they cover the 2019 tank farm fire at the Intercontinental Terminals Company, LLC (ITC) bulk liquid storage terminal in Deer Park, Texas. On March 17, 2019, a circulation pump failure led to the release of a butane-enriched naptha product from a large…
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Episode 82 - Incident Breakdown: 2020 Fatal Explosion at Optima Belle Facility
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In this episode, Molly and Jo are back with another incident breakdown, covering the CSB's final report on the 2020 fatal explosion at the Optima Belle Facility in Belle, WV. On December 8, 2020, workers were drying CDB-56 in a press-rated rotary double cone dryer, when the material began to decompose and generate significant amounts of toxic gases…
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Episode 81 - Incident Breakdown: 2020 Fatal Explosion and Fire at Watson Grinding Facility
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In this episode, Molly and Jo discuss the CSB's final investigation report on the 2020 fatal explosion and fire at the Watson Grinding facility in Houston, Texas. On January 24, 2020, a propylene release in a coating booth at the facility resulted in a fire and explosion that killed two workers and one nearby resident, injured two workers, and dama…
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Episode 80 - Incident Breakdown: 2020 Fatal Chemical Release at Wacker Polysilicon Facility in Tennessee
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In this episode, Molly and Jo discuss the CSB's final investigation report on the 2020 fatal chemical release at Wacker Polysilicon facility in Charleston, Tennessee. On November 13, 2020, a contractor on the fifth level of an operating platform tightened the bolts on a graphite heat exchanger to an incorrect torque setting, cracking the exchanger,…
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In this episode, Rob is joined by guest Neil Beekie, CEO and co-founder of OperAid. Neil discusses his background in plant operations, and details how a significant event he experienced as a lead operator led him to the eventual development of OperAid, a software tool that assists operators with real-time verification of manual tasks. Operators and…
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Episode 78 - Incident Breakdown: 2021 Fatal Acid Release at LyondellBasell La Porte Complex
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In this episode, Molly and Jo discuss the CSB's final investigation report on the 2021 fatal acid release at LyondellBasell La Port Complex in La Porte, Texas. On July 27, 2021, contractors inadvertently removed pressure retaining components of a valve, releasing 164,000 pounds of acetic acid mixture, which fatally injured two contract workers. Tod…
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Episode 77 - Operator Training - Part 1: Initial Training
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In this episode, Rob and Molly discuss the PSM requirements for initial operator training. They cover all of the requirements for content to cover in training, as well as their additional content suggestions, and talk about the different methodologies that can be used to perform verification and documentation of training. Stay tuned for Part 2 in w…
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Episode 76 - Incident Breakdown: 2020 Toxic Gas Release and Chemical Fire at Bio-Lab Facility
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In this episode, Rob and Jo discuss the CSB's investigation report on the 2020 toxic gas release and chemical fire at Bio-Lab Facility in Westlake, Louisiana. On August 27, 2020, strong winds from Hurricane Laura damaged buildings at the facility, causing rainwater to come into contact with the trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA) that was stored insid…
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Episode 75 - Mechanical Integrity (MI) Inspection Requirements with Guest William McBride
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In this episode, Molly is joined by our show's very first podcast guest, William McBride, who first joined us all the way back in Episode 7. Today, Will and Molly discuss the types of inspections that are required for process vessels and tanks. They'll cover what's involved in inspecting ASME pressure vessels and atmospheric storage tanks, and how …
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Episode 74 - The Challenges of Engineering in a High Hazard Plant with Guest Doug McMahon
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In this episode, Rob is joined by guest Doug McMahon, who is a chemical engineer with 15 years of experience in the industry. Doug is currently the process technology manager at a site that produces organic peroxides, so he knows firsthand about the challenges of engineering in a high hazard plant. Today, Rob and Doug cover five of these challenges…
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Episode 73 - Incident Breakdown: 2019 Explosions and Fires at TPC Group (TPC) Port Neches Operations (PNO) Facility
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In this episode, Rob and Molly discuss the CSB's investigation report on the 2019 popcorn polymer accumulation, pipe rupture, explosions, and fires at the TPC Group (TPC) Port Neches Operations (PNO) facility in Port Neches, Texas. On November 27, 2019, a pump that had been taken out of service for 114 days created a deadleg where butadiene polymer…
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Episode 72 - Incident Breakdown: 2018 Ethylene Release and Fire at Kuraray America, Inc. with Guest Chris Paskach
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In this episode, Molly is joined a second time by guest Chris Paskach, who is currently the Flare Master at the Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery in Roxana, Illinois. Molly and Chris discuss the CSB's investigation report on the 2018 ethylene release and fire at the Kuraray America, Inc. EVAL facility in Pasadena, Texas. During the event on May 19, 2…
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Episode 71 - Incident Breakdown: 2018 Explosion and Asphalt Fire at Husky Superior Refinery
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In this episode, Jo and Molly discuss the CSB's final investigation report on the 2018 explosion and asphalt fire at the Husky Superior Refinery in Superior, Wisconsin. During a shutdown on April 26, 2018, flammable material got into a section of equipment which contained oxygen and ignited, causing two vessels to explode into fragments, one of whi…
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Episode 70 - Improving Process Safety Culture with Guest Peter Hereña
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In today's episode, Rob is joined by Peter Hereña, who currently serves as the process safety manager at CF Industries. Rob and Peter start their discussion by defining what process safety culture is, and what a good process safety culture looks like. Then Peter shares how his company organized a process safety week last October, and all of the com…
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Episode 69 - Incident Breakdown: 2019 Explosion and Fire at AB Specialty Silicones
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In this episode, Rob and Jo discuss the CSB's investigation report on the 2019 explosion and fire at AB Specialty Silicones in Waukegan, Illinois. On May 3, 2019, operators were performing a batch operation when two incompatible chemicals were added to the same tank, which produced hydrogen gas, and eventually led to a massive explosion and fire th…
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Episode 68 - Incident Breakdown: 2019 Refinery Fire and Explosions at Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) with Guest Tim Murphy
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In this episode, Rob and Molly are joined by previous podcast guest, Tim Murphy, to discuss the 2019 fire and explosions at Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES). In a previous role many years ago, Tim served as a process safety coordinator for the refinery, and although he was not employed there later when the incident occurred, he is able to provid…
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Episode 67 - Incident Breakdown: 2016 Flash Fire at Sunoco Logistics Partners
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On September 28, 2022, the US Chemical Safety Board (CSB) released its final report on the 2016 flash fire incident that injured 7 workers at Sunoco Logistics Partners in Nederland, TX. In today's episode, Rob and John provide context related to the hot work activities that were taking place at the time of the incident, go through the CSB's finding…
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Episode 66 - Tornadoes, Natural Hazards, and Emergency Planning
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In this episode, our midwestern colleagues take the podcast by storm (pun intended). John and Molly talk about how tornadoes and other natural hazards can be accounted for in both emergency planning and as part of a robust Process Hazard Analysis (PHA). They'll cover routine drills, evacuation, and shelter in place practices, muster points and emer…
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Process Safety Incident Alert: Fatal Fire at Industrial Trading Company in China
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On Monday, November 21, 2022, hot work activities at an industrial trading company in China led to a fatal fire when cotton cloth located near the welding activities went up in flames. The fire killed 38, injured 2, and took over 4 hours to extinguish. In this episode, Rob and Molly bring you the latest information about the incident, and offer a r…
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Episode 65 - Chemical Reactivity Testing with Guest Michelle Murphy
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In Episode 65, guest Michelle Murphy is back again with Molly - this time to talk about chemical reactivity testing. Molly and Michelle cover the basics of chemical reactivity testing, including who should consider this type of testing, where to start, what can be learned from testing, information about the samples needed, and much, much, more. Lis…
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Episode 64 - Top 10 Talk: What the PSM All-Stars Are Doing
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In Episode 62, we covered PSM practices that we considered to be red flags indicating the potential for a weak process safety program. In today's episode, we tackle just the opposite - the PSM All-Stars. What can we learn from the best of the best, and what exactly are these All-Stars doing that makes their process safety programs so great? John an…
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Episode 63 - Relief Device Documentation with Guest Chris Paskach
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In this episode, Molly is joined by Chris Paskach, who is currently the Flare Master at the Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery in Roxana, Illinois. Although there are only a few short references to relief devices in the PSM standard, the amount of documentation that is required is quite expansive, so Molly and Chris break down the basics for you in th…
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In today's episode, we bring you another Top 10 Talk, this time on practices we deem to be "process safety red flags". In this episode, John and Rob cover what they consider to be red flags pointing to the potential for systemic issues in a facility's process safety program. They'll cover management's attitude, prioritization, and resource allocati…
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Process Safety Incident Alert: Fatalities at BP-Husky Refinery in Oregon, OH
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On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, an accidental release event occurred at the BP-Husky Toledo refinery in Oregon, OH, which ultimately resulted in two employee fatalities, the release of sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, and significant property damage. In this episode, John and Rob bring you the latest information about the incident, and offer a …
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In this episode, Rob and Molly compare the requirements of combustible dust management systems with the requirements of the PSM standard. They walk through each similar element and then point out the three largest differences between the PSM standard and the NFPA combustible dust standard. Whether your facility is already PSM-covered, or isn't, you…
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Episode 60 - How Organizational Structure Impacts Process Safety with Guest Gilsa Monteiro
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In this very special episode, Rob is joined by guest Gilsa Monteiro, a process safety expert with nearly nineteen years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, to discuss how an organization's decentralized structure may undermine process safety. In this episode, you'll learn the defining features of both a centralized and decentralized organizati…
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Process Safety Incident Alert: Fatal Sugar Refinery Explosion in India
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On August 19, 2022, an explosion at a sugar refinery in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada district took the lives of two workers and injured nine others. In this episode, Rob and Molly bring you the latest information about the incident, and offer a reminder about the role good housekeeping plays in keeping the people who work in facilities that handle com…
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Episode 59 - Incident Breakdown: 2017 Pressure Vessel Explosion at Loy-Lange Box Company
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On August 2, 2022, the US Chemical Safety Board (CSB) released its final report into the 2017 pressure vessel explosion at Loy-Lange Box Company in St. Louis, MO. In today's episode, Molly and Jo take a deep dive into that report and break it down for you. So what can you expect in this breakdown? We'll cover some background information about the f…
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We're back with another Top 10 Talk, this time to discuss how to Amplify Your P&IDs. In this episode, Rob and Molly cover their top ten tips for how to improve your P&IDs, and touch on consistent standards, drawing details, managing revisions, reference flags, tag numbers, line numbering, instrumentation, equipment information, relief devices, refe…
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In this episode, Molly and John discuss the subtleties of Management of Change (MOC). If you're familiar with MOC, then you already know that in order to comply with the PSM standard, you need to "establish and implement written procedures to manage changes (except for 'replacements in kind') to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedu…
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Episode 56 - Implementing EPA's General Duty Clause (GDC)
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In a previous episode (#52), Mat Todaro, an attorney who specializes in enforcement defense, talked with us about EPA's General Duty Clause (GDC) at a high level. In this companion episode, Molly and Rob dive into the specific requirements of EPA's GDC, and point out its similarities and differences to OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) regulat…
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Episode 55 - Movie Breakdown: Control Room Concerns in The China Syndrome
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This week we're excited to bring you a new type of episode, a movie breakdown. In this episode, John and Molly give their take on what's happening in a clip featuring a nuclear power plant control room in the 1979 thriller/drama film, The China Syndrome. We invite you to watch the clip at the provided link below before you tune into this episode. I…
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Episode 54 - Pressure Relief Device Concepts with Guest Eric Hirsch
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In Episode 45, we covered the basics of piping requirements for pressure relief devices. In this episode, Rob is joined by Eric Hirsch, to take a deeper dive into pressure relief device concepts. Eric, a principal process engineer at Nexus Engineering Group, works in process design with a focus on pressure relief devices. In this episode, Eric and …
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