Articles
on 'Fire/Explosion Protection'
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Safety Is No Accident
Organizations that take a “felt leadership” approach to process safety management are making strides in the ongoing quest to improve process safety.
05/18/2015 -
Chemical Safety Board Gets New Leader
Internal conflicts had hobbled the agency’s effectiveness in investigating accidents
05/04/2015 -
Prevent Formation of Ignitable Mixtures
A variety of techniques can preclude fire and explosion hazards
03/23/2015 -
Poll: What deficiencies do you see in accident investigation reports at your site?
Sound off on your site's practices. Take the quick poll now.
03/02/2015 -
CSB Calls For Changes
Final report on Chevron refinery fire offers advice to API and ASME
02/17/2015 -
Stop Explosion Propagation
Choose a suitable method to limit damage elsewhere in the process
01/28/2015 -
Process Puzzler: Fully Fix a Fatal Flaw
Proposed revisions to a thermal oxidizer system don’t suffice.
01/08/2015 -
Poll: How would you rate the housekeeping efforts at your site?
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01/05/2015 -
Chemical Safety Board Makes PSM a Top Priority
Agency wants to modernize process safety management regulations
12/15/2014 -
You Can’t Duck Responsibility for Safety
Delegating design work doesn’t get you off the hook.
11/20/2014 -
Learn from the West Fertilizer Plant Explosion
Third-party assessments can provide crucial insights
10/07/2014 -
Dust: Hidden Hazard Lurks
Facility finds danger from accumulated dust and effectively addresses it
07/14/2014 -
Dust Explosions Remain a Hot Topic
Developments aim to prevent or mitigate explosions.
02/10/2014 -
Assessing Pressure Relief Needs
Evaluating thermal expansion and overpressure protection.
02/10/2006 -
Preventing Fires in Thermal Oil Heat-Transfer Systems
Evaluating fire risks effectively
07/01/2001