Issue Archive

Don’t Gamble With LOTO
Develop a common-sense plan for lockout/tagout.

Groups Work to Counter the Counterfeiters
Companies pitch in to foil fake pharmaceuticals.

Save Cold Cash
Here are a few tips to keep your winter energy bills under control.

Expect More Inspections
OSHA’s National Emphasis Program targets more facilities.

Plant InSites: Don’t Make Problems for Your Plant
Local fabrication may seem attractive but can degrade performance.

Process Puzzler: Tell the Bosses the Truth
Management’s goal for a material balance likely isn’t feasible.

Sustainability Sustains Its Appeal
Chemical companies continue to foster a switch to green technology.

Case Study: Instruments Tame Troublesome Slurry
Two-step approach allows resin plant to more accurately dose additive.

Plants Take Measurement to a Higher Level
More capable devices promise immediate and longer term benefits.

Compliance: Put Success Within REACH
Effectively meeting the mandate requires a new approach to environmental compliance management.

From The Editor: Take a Safe Approach to Safety Equipment
Don’t risk finding out whether bargains really will work right.

Vaaler Awards: Two Products Win Honors
Many plants stand to benefit from these innovative products.

Liquids Ease Acid-Gas Removal
Regenerable absorbents can target specific pollutants.

Nanorod Catalysts Promise Pluses
Researchers create polymer-coated bimetallic catalysts that are soluble in organic solvents.