Process Safety

TPC pleaded guilty to criminal violations
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Texas Reaches $12.6M Settlement in 2019 Chemical Plant ExplosionTexas Reaches $12.6M Settlement in 2019 Chemical Plant Explosion

On Nov. 27, 2019, two explosions at TPC Group’s Port Neches, TX, facility resulted in evacuations of thousands of residents and released more than 11 million pounds of extremely hazardous substances.

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Nov 25, 2024
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A typical refrigeration unit
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Chemical Safety Board Releases Update on July 2024 Hazardous Ammonia ReleaseChemical Safety Board Releases Update on July 2024 Hazardous Ammonia Release
byKristen Kazarian
Nov 20, 2024
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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
byJudith Leslie
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Chemicals in drums
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Chemical Manufacturer to Pay $1.3M for Fatal ExplosionChemical Manufacturer to Pay $1.3M for Fatal Explosion
byKristen Kazarian
Oct 3, 2024
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Inneo aids in the prevention of Listeria monocytogenes in food processing
Food & Beverage
FDA Approves Inneo as Aid to Combat Listeria in Food ProcessingFDA Approves Inneo as Aid to Combat Listeria in Food Processing
byKristen Kazarian
Sep 25, 2024
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NFPA-approved instructors will offer training courses
Occupational Safety
NFPA Debuts Authorized Education Network for Safety Training DemandNFPA Debuts Authorized Education Network for Safety Training Demand
byKristen Kazarian
Sep 24, 2024
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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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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
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Qualified Hazardous Locations
Qualified Hazardous Locations
Aug 28, 2024
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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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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
CSB recommendations in the study are intended to enhance safety measures
Chemical
US Chemical Safety Board Releases Study Calling for Greater Use of Remote Isolation Equipment
CSB Releases Study Calling for Greater Use of Remote Isolation Equipment
Jul 30, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Honewell LA plant toxic release update
Industrial Fires & Explosions
CSB Gives Investigation Update Honeywell Toxic Chemical Release
CSB Gives Investigation Update Honeywell Toxic Chemical Release
Jul 19, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Bulk inspection machine
Screening & Separation
Bulking up HACCP Safety Standards
Bulking up HACCP Safety Standards
Jul 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byEric Garr
CSB investigation finds 4 safety issues that resulted in the fatal fire.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
CSB Issues Final Report on Fatal 2022 Fire at BP-Husky Refinery
CSB Issues Final Report on Fatal 2022 Fire at BP-Husky Refinery
Jun 26, 2024
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Diane Cave
Explosion Protection & Safety
The Importance of Language in a Dust Hazard Assessment
The Importance of Language in a Dust Hazard Assessment
Jun 24, 2024
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byDiane Cave, Regional manager of Eastern Canada, Element6 Solutions
The fatal 2008 Imperial Sugar dust explosion
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Dust Explosion at Imperial Sugar: What Really Happened
Dust Explosion at Imperial Sugar: What Really Happened
May 16, 2024
Jenike & Johnson headquarters
Material Handling & Transport
Jenike & Johanson Hosting Bulk Solids Handling Seminar
Jenike & Johanson Hosting Bulk Solids Handling Seminar
May 16, 2024
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byKevin Cronin, Editor-in-Chief
FDA's Food Safety Culture
Food & Beverage
FDA's Pursuit of Food Safety Culture
FDA's Pursuit of Food Safety Culture
May 16, 2024
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byCindy Hazen, Contributing Writer
dust arm
Explosion Protection & Safety
Improving Industrial Safety to Eliminate Explosions
Improving Industrial Safety to Eliminate Explosions
May 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byGeorge Paffendorf, VP of operations
Worker Dies in Cotton Processing Plant Accident
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Worker Dies in Cotton Processing Plant Accident
Worker Dies at Cotton Processing Plant
Apr 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
NFPA launches new business for advanced safety
Occupational Safety
NFPA Launches Business to Advance Safety
NFPA Launches Business to Advance Safety
Mar 28, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Solutions for debottlenecking conveyors
Pneumatic Conveying
Q&A: Debottlenecking Existing Pneumatic Conveying Systems
Q&A: Debottlenecking Existing Pneumatic Conveying Systems
Mar 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
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ReConserve receives FDA Warning Letter
Food & Beverage
FDA Warns Pet Food Manufacturer After Facility Inspection
FDA Warns Pet Food Manufacturer After Facility Inspection
Feb 20, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
USDA recalls January 2024
Food & Beverage
USDA Recalls: January 2024
USDA Recalls: January 2024
Feb 1, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
belt tracker
Mechanical Conveying
New Conveyor Belt Tracker is Highly Responsive
New Conveyor Belt Tracker is Highly Responsive
Jan 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
FDA Recalls for December 2023
Food & Beverage
FDA Food/Beverage, Pet, & Drug Recall Update: December 2023
FDA Food/Beverage, Pet, & Drug Recall Update: December 2023
Jan 4, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
USDA Recalls December 2023
Food & Beverage
USDA Recall Report: December 2023
USDA Recall Report: December 2023
Jan 3, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Chemical leak at cheese manufacturing plant
Industrial Fires & Explosions
29 Sent to Hospital from 2 Chemical Leaks at Cheese Plant
29 Sent to Hospital from 2 Chemical Leaks at Cheese Plant
Dec 22, 2023
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Coal plant leaks ash, injuring 3
Oil & Gas
Ash Leak at Coal Plant Injures 3 Workers
Ash Leak at Coal Plant Injures 3 Workers
Dec 21, 2023
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Camfil APC releases resource for battery manufacturing dust collection
Dust Collection
Camfil APC Releases Dust Collection in Battery Manufacturing Guide
Camfil APC Releases Dust Collection in Battery Manufacturing Guide
Dec 8, 2023
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1 Min Read
byStaff
CSB issues final report on Didion Milling explosion
Explosion Protection & Safety
CSB Releases Final Report on Fatal Dust Explosion at Didion Milling Facility
CSB Releases Final Report on Fatal Dust Explosion at Didion Milling Facility
Dec 8, 2023
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
USDA recalls for November 2023
Food & Beverage
USDA Recall Report: November 2023
USDA Recall Report: November 2023
Dec 5, 2023
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
TR lock-out safety system
Process Safety
BFM Fitting Lock-Out Safety System Protect Workers’ Hands
BFM Fitting Lock-Out Safety System Protect Workers’ Hands
Dec 5, 2023
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byPowder Bulk Solids Staff
Audits are a necessity to food plant safety
Regulations & Standards
Making the Most of Audits
Making the Most of Audits
Nov 29, 2023
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byCindy Hazen, Contributing Writer
Noodle company gets FDA warning of unsanitary conditions
Food & Beverage
FDA Warns Noodle Manufacturing Plant of Unsanitary Conditions
FDA Warns Noodle Manufacturing Plant of Unsanitary Conditions
Nov 27, 2023
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Flameless Vent
Explosion Protection & Safety
OsecoElfab Offers New Flameless Venting Solution
OsecoElfab Offers New Flameless Venting Solution
Sep 13, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPowder Bulk Solids Staff

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