Common Alarm Management Failures and How to Identify Them
April 6, 2023
With the advent of modern control systems, we have the unlimited capacity to configure alarms. This has resulted in many poor practices leading to..
What makes a competent hazardous area classifier?
March 29, 2023
Hazardous area classification dates back to the 18th century when the demand for energy to power the industrial revolution, and the growing demands..
What are Hazardous Areas and how are they classified?
January 17, 2023
Many areas may contain hazards, but the term “Hazardous Area” is specifically applied to locations where the likelihood of coincidentally creating..
Preparing for Safety Case Resubmission: A Practical Guide
January 13, 2023
The main objective of a safety case regime is for a facility to demonstrate (to a regulator) that appropriate risk management is in place for major..
Consequence Modelling in Process Safety: From Fires to Toxic Releases
October 20, 2022
Consequence modelling is used to determine the worst-case scenarios that could occur due to a loss of containment of hazardous materials. This is..
How to Build and Execute a PSM Competence Program
June 28, 2022
An effective Process Safety Management (PSM) program requires specific attention to the competence of its staff and leadership. Organizations such as..
Applying Safety Assessment to Water Treatment Plants
June 23, 2022
When you think about the types of facilities and industries that require detailed process safety type hazard and risk analyses, Water Utilities don’t..
A Brief History of Hazardous Area Classification: How It Has Evolved
April 11, 2022
The history of Hazardous Area Classification starts in the 18th century when the demand for energy to power the industrial revolution, and the..
A Process Safety Approach to Bulk Liquid Transfer at Ports
March 22, 2022
Bulk Liquid Terminals (BLTs) located at shipping Ports have the primary function of facilitating the transfer of fuels, chemicals, feedstocks and..
The Rise of Online and E-Learning for Process Safety Training
March 22, 2022
When looking to upskill or enhance our knowledge, the more traditional type of training has been face-to-face delivery with benefits including live..