Safety/Security

Discover how unplanned shutdowns can facilitate proof testing of safety instrumented functions, improving safety protocols and minimizing downtime.

Control system failures, alarm floods, maintenance issues and emergency response factored into this non-deadly incident.

Inclusion is vital for safety in high-risk industries. Learn how inclusive leadership can prevent hazards and foster collaboration.

Keeping major incidents like Imperial Sugar and Didion Milling top of mind will help save lives.

Chemical incidents are worsened by inadequate remote isolation, according to a recent CSB safety study.

Group honors author of thesis and lifetime contribution

A fire at a chemical complex in Passaic, New Jersey, causes a roof collapse but no injuries.

Optima Chemical receives Gold Award, the association’s highest honor.

Remote monitoring helps operators improve safety and prevent costly unscheduled downtime.

To help you deter dangers, Chemical Processing has put together this eHandbook.

Process design and process safety are critical considerations in chemical production and processing. With design and safety paramount at the outset of any new development or equipment...

In the decade before Stuxnet attacked process control systems in Iran, there were just five known supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) vulnerabilities for all control...

Boeing was known for its engineering excellence until a focus on profitability took over. Properly documenting management of change and recognizing weak signals could have prevented...

A hazard and operability study (HAZOP) mostly is a safety design check, not a design development review. Making and finalizing major design choices should occur long before a ...

Eliminate, substitute or minimize hazards to save lives and the environment.