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A process safety program starts with empowering employees
Process Safety
Enhancing Process Safety: 5 Tips to Build a Better SystemEnhancing Process Safety: 5 Tips to Build a Better System

Reports of accidental releases involving hazardous chemicals at fixed facilities in the US reached all-time highs during the 2023 fiscal year.

byJudith Leslie
Oct 4, 2024
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4 Min Read
Investigators found makeshift repairs on dust collection equipment.
Dust Collection
Grain Elevator Fined $536K for Dust HazardsGrain Elevator Fined $536K for Dust Hazards
byKristen Kazarian
Oct 4, 2024
2 Min Read
Chemicals in drums
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Chemical Manufacturer to Pay $1.3M for Fatal ExplosionChemical Manufacturer to Pay $1.3M for Fatal Explosion
byKristen Kazarian
Oct 3, 2024
3 Min Read
Lot of COVID-19 medication contain glass particles
Food & Beverage
FDA Recall Update for September 2024FDA Recall Update for September 2024
byKristen Kazarian
Oct 3, 2024
2 Min Read
The agency is also piloting a new online complaint form
Regulations & Standards
FDA Launches Human Foods ProgramFDA Launches Human Foods Program
byKristen Kazarian
Oct 2, 2024
1 Min Read
This is not the first time Bio-Lab has been investigated by the CSB.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Chemical Safety Board Investigating Bio-Lab Chemical FireChemical Safety Board Investigating Bio-Lab Chemical Fire
byKristen Kazarian
Oct 1, 2024
2 Min Read
Food & Beverage
USDA Recall Report: September 2024
USDA Recall Report: September 2024
Oct 1, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
A mechanical issue caused the fire.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Chemical Plant Fire Leaves Plumes of Dark Gray Clouds in Sky
Chemical Plant Fire Leaves Plumes of Dark Gray Clouds in Sky
Sep 30, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
The facility uses liquid nitrating for parts
Industrial Fires & Explosions
CSB Issues Update on Fatal Chemical Eruption in May 2024
CSB Issues Update on Fatal Chemical Eruption in May 2024
Sep 27, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
A railway safety act was introduced in 2023
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Residents Near Ohio Derailment Awarded $600M
Residents Near Ohio Derailment Awarded $600M
Sep 27, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Inneo aids in the prevention of Listeria monocytogenes in food processing
Food & Beverage
FDA Approves Inneo as Aid to Combat Listeria in Food Processing
FDA Approves Inneo as Aid to Combat Listeria in Food Processing
Sep 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
NFPA-approved instructors will offer training courses
Occupational Safety
NFPA Debuts Authorized Education Network for Safety Training Demand
NFPA Debuts Authorized Education Network for Safety Training Demand
Sep 24, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
One company hasn't recalled the product yet.
Food & Beverage
2 Pet Food Brands Test Positive for Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes
2 Pet Food Brands Test Positive for Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes
Sep 24, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
This was one of the worst in the country's history.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Coal Mine Explosion Kills 34 Workers
Coal Mine Explosion Kills 34 Workers
Sep 23, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Asbestos is a known carcinogen.
Cosmetics & Personal Care
FDA Recalls Baby Powder Over Asbestos Concerns
FDA Recalls Baby Powder Over Asbestos Concerns
Sep 23, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Many viruses, bacteria and fungi have been reportedly found on workers' gloves.
Occupational Safety
How to Glove Up Properly in Food Processing Plants
How to Glove Up Properly in Food Processing Plants
Sep 18, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
A vehicle crashed through a fence and into a pipeline valve.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Chemical Pipeline Explosion Leads to Evacuation
Chemical Pipeline Explosion Leads to Evacuation
Sep 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Recall of liverwurst, other deli meats lead to closure
Food & Beverage
Boar's Head Closing Plant After Listeria Outbreak
Boar's Head Closing Plant After Listeria Outbreak
Sep 13, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
OSHA charged the company with 24 safety violations
Food & Beverage
OSHA Fines Animal Feed Company $161K
OSHA Fines Animal Feed Company $161K
Sep 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
Sadhana Nitro Chem Ltd.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
3 Dead, 4 Injured From Blast at Chemical Plant
3 Dead, 4 Injured From Blast at Chemical Plant
Sep 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Egg recall has sickened 65 people.
Food & Beverage
Major Egg Recall Affecting 9 States
Major Egg Recall Affecting 9 States
Sep 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
The company does aerosols and other liquid packaging
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Fire, Explosion at Chemical Plant Force Evacuation
Fire, Explosion at Chemical Plant Force Evacuation
Sep 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
One FDA recall was for water-based tattoo pigments
Food & Beverage
FDA Recall Update: August 2024
FDA Recall Update: August 2024
Sep 3, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Dust explosion
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Worker Burned in Explosion at Tyson Foods
Worker Burned in Explosion at Tyson Foods
Sep 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
AI use has some hurdles
Industry Trends
NFPA Survey Reveals AI Use Among Skilled Workers
NFPA Survey Reveals AI Use Among Skilled Workers
Aug 29, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
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Aug 28, 2024
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1 Min Read
Recall affects stores in 25 states, DC, and PR.
Food & Beverage
Major Recall Issued for Walmart Apple Juice
Major Recall Issued for Walmart Apple Juice
Aug 28, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
The explosion occurred at lunchtime at the plant.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
4 Killed, 18 Injured in Pharmaceutical Plant Explosion
4 Killed, 18 Injured in Pharmaceutical Plant Explosion
Aug 21, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Metal wire was found in the products.
Food & Beverage
Perdue Foods Issues Major Recall for Chicken Products
Perdue Foods Issues Major Recall for Chicken Products
Aug 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
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Plants & Facilities
Poultry Plant to Pay $164K After Fatality
Poultry Plant to Pay $164K After Fatality
Aug 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKevin Cronin
The treaty would reduce new plastics manufacturing
Chemical
US Changes Position on UN Plastics Agreement
US Changes Position on UN Plastics Agreement
Aug 15, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
An accident beforehand led to the explosion.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Explosion at Chemical Plant Occurs After Railcar Accident
Explosion at Chemical Plant Occurs After Railcar Accident
Aug 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
The FDA meeting is on Sept. 24
Food & Beverage
FDA Plans Public Meeting on Food Chemical Safety
FDA Plans Public Meeting on Food Chemical Safety
Aug 9, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Road Fork #52 Mine had various unsafe conditions
Mining & Metals
US Department of Labor Completed Impact Inspections at 15 Mines
US Department of Labor Completed Impact Inspections at 15 Mines
Aug 7, 2024
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4 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
4 recalls from potential elevated levels of lead in cinnamon
Food & Beverage
FDA Recall Update: July 2024
FDA Recall Update: July 2024
Aug 6, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian

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A process safety program starts with empowering employees
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byJudith Leslie
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Food & Beverage
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Oct 4, 2024
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Investigators found makeshift repairs on dust collection equipment.
Dust Collection
Grain Elevator Fined $536K for Dust HazardsGrain Elevator Fined $536K for Dust Hazards
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