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Podcast: Lessons Learned From 1994 Texaco Refinery Explosion

Control system failures, alarm floods, maintenance issues and emergency response factored into this non-deadly incident.
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Podcast: Dust Explosion Awareness Ebbs and Flows

Podcast: Dust Explosion Awareness Ebbs and Flows

Keeping major incidents like Imperial Sugar and Didion Milling top of mind will help save lives.
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Podcast: Corroded Pipe Elbow Sparks Explosion, Launches 38,000-lb Shrapnel

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board identified five issues with the 2019 Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery fire and explosion: mechanical integrity, outdated equipment, lack of...
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Podcast: Lessons Learned From Flixborough 50 Years Later

The Flixborough disaster in 1974 resulted in 28 fatalities and significant damage, leading to the introduction of management of change processes, improved asset integrity practices...
Avoid Common Pitfalls of Risk Perception Via Statistics, Storytelling

Avoid Common Pitfalls of Risk Perception Via Statistics, Storytelling

Dec. 19, 2023
This episode discusses the challenges of intuitively understanding uncertainty and likelihoods in risk assessments. It also stresses the need for storytelling and stakeholder ...
La Mède Refinery Tragedy Unveils Critical Corrosion Lessons

La Mède Refinery Tragedy Unveils Critical Corrosion Lessons

Nov. 22, 2023
The importance of rigorous corrosion inspection programs and the need for comprehensive risk assessments in facility design are paramount to process safety.
Episode 57 Lessons Learned From The Deadly Explosion In Pasadena, Texas

Lessons Learned From The Deadly Explosion In Pasadena, Texas

Nov. 7, 2023
The legacy of Mary Kay O'Connor, who was killed in this incident, has aided in promoting process safety and saving lives.
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Remembering Tragic Events

Reflecting On Tragedy Can Improve Process Safety

Historical events and emotional connections can foster learning and help keep chemical facilities safe.