In this episode, Rob and Magi dive into batch operations and the unique complexities they pose when compared to continuous processes. They discuss following guidelines from the book Guidelines for Process Safety in Batch Reaction Systems, written in 1999, and other safeguards that can be added when dealing with batch processes. Tune in to find out more!
Interested in learning more about Batch Systems? Order Guidelines for Process Safety in Batch Reaction Systems here!
In this episode, Rob is joined by Tim Murphy, the Manager of the Corporate Process Safety Department at one of our longtime clients, Arkema. Rob and Tim discuss Cornerstones of Process Safety, a Process Safety training workshop that Amplify partnered with Arkema to create and bring to their engineers annually. Tune in to hear about the advantages the Cornerstones of Process Safety training brings to Arkema engineers all over the country, and how to implement a similar training at your company!
To connect with Tim, email him at [email protected].
For more episodes featuring Tim, check out:
Episode 41 - Managing Process Safety from Afar with Guest Tim Murphy
Episode 107 - Communicating Process Safety in a Matrix Organization with Guest Tim Murphy
In this episode, Jackson and Magi discuss some of the incidents in the CSB's most recent volume of the Accidental Release Reporting Rule, or AR3 as we like to call it. This episode is all about the importance of pressure relief systems and thorough hazard evaluations to ensure the safety of workers. Tune in to find out more!
For more about the CSB's AR3, read volume one here, volume two here, and volume 3 here, and be sure to check out the other episodes in our AR3 miniseries:
Episode 121 - ARRR Summaries & Trends
Episode 127 - CSB AR3 Breakdown - Preventing Incidents with Proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Episode 130 - CSB AR3 Breakdown: Preventing Injury with Proper PPE
Episode 131 - CSB AR3 Breakdown: Human Error and Incompatible Chemicals
In this episode, Rob and Jackson discuss the findings of the CSB report regarding an ammonia release incident at Cuisine Solutions in Sterling, Virginia. They delve into the details of the incident, the safety highlights from the report, and the recommendations made by the CSB to improve safety protocols. This episode highlights the importance of emergency preparedness, effective communication, and the need for robust safety systems in facilities handling hazardous materials. And as always, if Amplify can help your organization address these issues, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Tune in to find out more and read the CSB's full report here!
For more CSB final report breakdowns, check out the episodes below:Episode 129 - Incident Breakdown: Explosion, Molten Salt Eruption, and Fatal Injury at TS USA Liquid Nitriding Facility
Episode 128 - Incident Breakdown: Honeywell Geismer, LA Incidents
Episode 122 - Incident Breakdown: 2023 Fire Heater Fire at Marathon Martinez Renewables Facility
In this episode, Rob is joined by Bruno de Kort, a Chemical Process Engineer and technical leader at Arkema. They discuss the importance of process safety in process design, and walk through the steps of designing a process with process safety as the top priority. Tune in to find out more!
To connect with Bruno, find him on LinkedIn here!