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Major incidents hinge on detection and identification — two steps where most failures occur. Dave Strobhar explores solutions in the latest Distilled podcast, while this week's featured article makes the case for modernizing hazard analysis to address system integrity loss, degraded communications, and control environment uncertainty. — Traci Purdum, editor-in-chief
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| | | | | From negative transfer to alarm floods, human factors engineer Dave Strobhar breaks down what plants get wrong — and how to fix it. |
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| | | | | | Cyber exposure is quietly undermining the safety assumptions chemical plants depend on. It's time hazard analysis caught up. |
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| | AI analytics, emissions monitoring software, industrial bag filters, compact radar sensors and advanced filter elements improve efficiency, visibility and process reliability. |
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| | Seats are limited. Don't miss your chance to attend one of Trish Kerin’s three acclaimed safety workshops: 1. Weak Signals, Strong Actions (half-day) 2. Culture, Leadership & Governance (full day) 3. The Art (& Science) of Storytelling (half-day) |
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| | | | | | Sponsored | | From chemicalprocessing.com You’re responsible for keeping chemical operations safe, reliable, and efficient as technology and expectations continue to evolve. At eChem Expo 2026, you can explore solutions designed to improve decision making, reduce risk, and strengthen overall plant performance. |
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| | | | | | Officials said the fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported following the incident. |
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| | AFPM's outreach effort included 18 in-person workshops on fluid catalytic cracking risks, reaching more than 700 participants from 76 refineries across the U.S. and Canada. |
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| | BP claims the lockout is necessary for safety and operational stability during ongoing negotiations, but union representatives argue it undermines workers' rights and the refinery's long-term sustainability. |
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| | Jerry King created another funny cartoon. We just need you to provide the captions. |
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| | Need a break? Play our Wordlesque game. The word changes EVERY business day and relates to the chemical industry. Good luck. |
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| | | | | | Sponsored | From Turbomachinery Laboratory The Asia Turbomachinery and Pump Symposia (ATPS) is the premier workforce education and networking opportunity for professional in turbomachinery, pump, and related industries. The biennial event, organized by the TEES Turbomachinery Lab, combines a technical program with a cutting-edge exhibit hall, attracting more than 1,600 people and 40 companies worldwide. Join us this May by registering below. |
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