A thinning tank wall was flagged three times before it ruptured and killed 11 people. Traci Purdum revisits David Strobhar’s column on managerial decision-making, his case for an independent safety ombudsman and six steps to keep known hazards from slipping through at your site.
BASF plans a semiconductor materials site in China, while Evonik completes a €52 million ($58 million) silicone expansion in Germany amid an unresolved takeover approach.
Trish Kerin breaks down the self-checks, cold-eyes reviews and hard truths that keep a process safety program honest when the government isn't watching.
Whether you’re refining an established program or just getting started, this roundtable offers frank, peer-to-peer dialogue and practical takeaways you can bring back to your facility. Join the conversation and help prevent the next incident.