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New EI publications to support process safety management

The Energy Institute (EI) has released five new publications to further support effective process safety management across the energy sector and allied industries. Process safety management (PSM) is vital in ensuring the safe and continued operations in major accident hazard organisations. Previous incidents have shown that a holistic understanding of the many factors of PSM is required ...

Mar. 22, 2016

By Energy Institute (EI)

Improved Process Safety in Biofermentation

Optical dissolved oxygen sensors are ideal for biofermentation. Their speed in response and very low drift ensures process safety. A new sensor that combines optical technology with predictive diagnostics and easy handling offers improved process control. Dissolved oxygen (DO) sensors based on an optical measurement technique are quickly overtaking other designs as the preferred choice for DO ...

Oct. 23, 2012

By Mettler - Toledo Int. Inc

Energy Institute introduces a new series of process safety management guidance

Process safety management (PSM) is vital in ensuring the safe and efficient running of operations in major accident hazard organisations. There is a need for further understanding of each of the elements of PSM to help ensure and measure performance - an area the Energy Institute (EI) is addressing through a new series of publications. Guidance on meeting expectations of EI Process safety ...

Jan. 29, 2014

By Energy Institute (EI)

Pro-Active Safety Management Systems: The Most Important Automated Process

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Progressive, best-of-class companies practice increasingly pro-active and less reactive safety management. The best safety management software utilizes a web-based platform so that employees may sign-in from any location with an internet connection. Organizations with multiple plants or sites across North America or globally can track safety performance data across their ...

Mar. 30, 2010

By Intelex Technologies Inc.

New Process Safety Speakers Announced for the EMEA 2015 Safety in Action Conference

New program and speaker updates were announced today for the annual Safety In Action™ Conference (#SIA2015) this October. Neil Atkinson, Director Qualifications IChemE, will provide a keynote on how IChemE is establishing an international professional engineer registration based on a robust standard that defines process safety engineer competences. Additionally, the ...

Sep. 14, 2015

By Behavioral Science Technology, Inc. (BST)

Software tool for configuring safety applications in the process industry

Version 6.1 of the Simatic Safety Matrix Cause&Effect tool for safety applications in the process industry has been equipped with new functions. Certified up to safety level 3 by the German TÜV Technical Inspectorate, the software from the Siemens Industry Automation Division now features configurable user authorization. The software also supports the Automation Licence Manager and the ...

Apr. 11, 2008

By Siemens Industry AG Automation and Drive Technologies

Senior process safety specialist joins WSP in America

Patricia A. Cushman, CSP has joined WSP Environment & Energy as a Senior Project Director in the company's North American operation. Patti brings 20 years of professional experience in the field of process safety and safety engineering to the company's established Health & Safety team in the region. Commenting on this strategic hire, WSP's North American M.D., Jan Chizzonite said: "We are ...

Sep. 2, 2010

By WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff

US Labor Department`s OSHA cites two Fort Worth, Texas, companies for multiple process safety management violations

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Five Star Custom Foods Ltd. for 25 serious safety and health violations. Subcontractor Packers Sanitation Services Inc. has been cited for two serious safety violations concerning exposure to hazardous chemicals at the company's facility on East First Street. Penalties total $134,000 collectively. OSHA ...

Dec. 13, 2012

By U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

US Labor Department`s OSHA cites Honeywell Electronic Chemicals for multiple process safety management violations in Mansfield, Texas

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Honeywell Electronic Chemicals LLC with 10 serious safety and health violations at the company's facility in Mansfield. Proposed penalties total $53,000. OSHA's Fort Worth Area Office personnel opened an investigation at the company's facility at U.S. Highway 287 North as a part of the agency's national ...

Dec. 10, 2012

By U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

ABS Consulting Vice President Steve Arendt Recommends a Risk Based Approach for Process Safety Management Excellence to Senate Committee

Houston, TX – During testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works, Steve Arendt, Vice President, Organizational Performance and Assurance, ABS Consulting, recommended that any future process safety regulation should incorporate a risk based approach to process safety management (PSM). In the hearing entitled 'Lessons Learned from the Chemical Safety Board (CSB) ...

Sep. 10, 2007

By ABS Consulting

US Labor Department`s OSHA cites Westlake Vinyls in Geismar, La., for multiple process safety management violations

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Westlake Vinyls Co. LP in Geismar for 10 serious safety and health violations, primarily related to OSHA's process safety management standards. Proposed penalties total $67,000. "This company exposed its employees to avoidable workplace hazards that can cause serious injury and possible death," said Jack ...

Sep. 21, 2012

By U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

It is expected that in October 2016 the new ISO 45001 will be published. This standard regarding Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems - Requirements will serve as an add-on to existing standards such as ISO 14001 and ISO 9001. It will take various national and international labor standards into account. ISO ...

Mar. 11, 2016

By EHS Insight

HazTek, Inc. highlights the benefits of contractor safety management

Bruce Henderson, Principal and COO of HazTek, Inc., discussed the “Benefits of Contractor Safety Management” with the Northern New Jersey Federal Safety & Health Council at their quarterly meeting held on December 3rd, 2008 in Lyndhurst, NJ. Citing the risks associated with multiple contractors on construction sites, Bruce outlined how to reduce accidents and illnesses by identifying ...

Jan. 22, 2009

By HazTek, Inc

ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

It is expected that in October 2016 the new ISO 45001 will be published. This standard regardingOccupational Health and Safety Management Systems - Requirements will serve as an add-on to existing standards such as ISO 14001 and ISO 9001. It will take various national and international labor standards into account. ISO 45001 will ...

Mar. 11, 2016

By EHS Insight

EI Aberdeen, Highlands and Islands branch hold successful event on process safety

The EI Aberdeen, Highlands and Islands branch hosted another sell-out technical meeting on 8 March. Taking place at Norwood Hall Hotel, guests heard from Martin Ball of Bossiney Consulting on the EI Process Safety Management Framework. Martin is a member of the EI Process Safety Committee and has led the work of the sub-group which developed the Framework and the ...

Mar. 22, 2016

By Energy Institute (EI)

Job Safety Analysis and Safety Alerts

When you're working on the field, always remember to apply best practices and job safety analysis (JSA) to ensure a safe workplace. Below are insights into the JSA process, and how it helps manage occupational incidents. ...

Dec. 16, 2015

By EHS Insight

US Labor Department`s OSHA cites OPC Polymers in Columbus, Ohio, for process safety management program deficiencies; fines exceed $138,000

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Yenkin Majestic Paint Corp. for 26 health violations after a cloud containing flammable vapors was released from the company's Columbus facility, which operates as OPC Polymers, on March 21. OSHA initiated an inspection under its national emphasis program on process safety management for covered chemical ...

Sep. 20, 2012

By U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

US Labor Department`s OSHA cites Fontarome Chemical in St. Francis, Wis., for process safety management program deficiencies following fire

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Fontarome Chemical Inc. for 17 serious safety violations following a fire at the company's pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in St. Francis on April 13. The fire occurred during the troubleshooting of an electrical component on the hot oil heater. OSHA initiated an inspection under its national emphasis ...

Oct. 10, 2012

By U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

Establish, Maintain and Improve Health and Safety Programs with New Online Management Service

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has developed a new online occupational health and safety management service, OSH Wise, designed to help organizations establish, maintain and improve their health and safety programs while meeting their legislative responsibilities. The OSH Wise management service can help small to medium sized organizations establish a health and ...

Mar. 19, 2014

By Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)

Metal salvage recycler`s safety failures cited in death of maintenance manager

A 52-year-old maintenance manager died of head and neck injuries after being struck by a forklift at metal recycling facility in Waukesha. Working without head protection, the man was hoisting an oxygen cylinder onto the forklift when the accident occurred. U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration found his employer, Waukesha Iron & ...

Sep. 1, 2015

By U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

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