Amplify Process Safety

Episode 115 is now available; and well worth the wait! In this episode, Rob Bartlett welcomes back Mat Todaro, a partner at Verrill Law who defends and negotiates on behalf of his clients under statutes such as the Clean Water Act, EPCRA, and FIFRA, with a particular focus on Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act. Today, Rob and Mat give listeners a crash course on the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Risk Management Plan (#RMP) Rule. They cover applicability, the three program levels, the components and requirements of RMP, and touch on some recent RMP rule changes. Find this episode wherever you enjoy your podcasts, or listen right on our website at https://lnkd.in/g7WEvQv7 #AmplifyYourProcessSafety #podcast

Did you catch our latest podcast episode? In "Episode 114 - What's New with OperAid? with Guest Neil Beekie," Rob Bartlett gets an update on present-day OperAid Software (a software tool that assists operators with real-time verification of manual tasks), including successes, the type of feedback that's been received since deployment, recent updates/improvements, how AI is and could be incorporated, and more. Find this episode wherever you enjoy your podcasts or at https://lnkd.in/gc6CtnHn. #AmplifyYourProcessSafety #podcast

It's Friday, so that means another podcast episode is here! In today's episode, Rob Bartlett welcomes back guest Neil Beekie, CEO and Co-Founder of OperAid Software. Listeners may remember him from Episode 79 back in the summer of 2023, where he introduced us to OperAid, a software tool that assists operators with real-time verification of manual tasks. Today, Rob gets an update on present-day OperAid, including successes, the type of feedback that's been received since deployment, recent updates/improvements, how AI is and could be incorporated, and more. Listen to "Episode 114 - What's New with OperAid? with Guest Neil Beekie" wherever you enjoy your podcasts or on our website at https://lnkd.in/gc6CtnHn. #AmplifyYourProcessSafety #podcast

Are you a top-performing process safety professional looking for an opportunity where the sky is the limit for your income? Have you always wanted to be recognized and compensated for the business that you bring into your company? Do you want to part of an awesome, remote team of A-Players who are passionate about preventing casualties from catastrophic incidents? If so, please send your resume to [email protected]. Amplify Process Safety is looking to hire a highly skilled consultant who is an A-Player, a self-starter, technically strong, and who can generate new business opportunities. If you have a strong background in chemical engineering or a related field and experience working with clients in the chemical, petrochemical / oil and gas, or pharmaceutical industries, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a process safety consultant with Amplify Process Safety, you will be responsible for providing expert advice and guidance to clients on a variety of process safety topics, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and the implementation of process safety management systems. You will work closely with clients to identify process safety issues and recommend solutions to improve safety and reduce risk. To be successful in this role, you must have excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. You should also be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have the ability to adapt to changing client needs. In addition, you should have a proven track record of generating your own sales and be able to identify and pursue new business opportunities. While you will be part of a remote team, you will be expected to travel to provide consulting services onsite to clients for 25-50% of the time. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package to members of our remote team. If you are a top performer with a passion for process safety and an entrepreneurial spirit, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Come join The A-Team! What You'll Do -Establish and maintain relationships with clients -Provide process safety consulting services, to include: Assessing and auditing existing PSM and/or RMP programs Facilitating Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) utilizing the HAZOP / LOPA methodologies Providing guidance on development of PSM and/or RMP program elements Lead training programs on various process safety topics -Participate on our podcast (Amplify Your Process Safety), by sharing relevant insight on various process safety topics and/or interviewing industry specialists Location -Remote (you will work from home from anywhere in the USA) -Travel to provide onsite support to clients approximately 25-50% of each month #AmplifyYourProcessSafety

Did you catch our latest free podcast episode? In this episode, inspired by the CSB investigation update into the 2023 explosion and toxic chemical release at the Honeywell facility in Geismer, LA, Rob and Molly discuss the challenges of aging equipment and infrastructure at chemical plants and refineries. They discuss the aforementioned Honeywell incident, as well as three others where poorly maintained equipment was a key factor that ultimately led to an incident. Then they move on to discuss managing the asset life cycle, warning signs related to aging equipment, equipment deficiency management, and some considerations for aging support equipment and infrastructure. Find "Episode 113 - The Challenges of Aging Facilities" wherever you enjoy your podcasts, by searching for the "Amplify Your Process Safety" show, or listen right on our website at https://lnkd.in/gu82VicC. #AmplifyYourProcessSafety #podcast

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released a?new safety video?on its investigation into the fatal release of hydrogen chloride at the Wacker Polysilicon North America facility in Charleston, Tennessee, that occurred on November 13, 2020. One contract worker was killed - and two others were seriously injured - when attempting to escape the release. https://lnkd.in/g-_3Y55N

Over the summer, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board released an update for their ongoing investigation into the 2023 explosion and toxic chemical release at the Honeywell facility in Geismer, LA. On January 23, 2023, a reboiler at the facility catastrophically exploded, leading to a release of over 870 pounds of HF and nearly 1,700 pounds of chlorine gas. Nearby highways were closed, workers had to shelter in place, and the resulting property damage was estimated at $4 million. In this CSB update, it was revealed that an MI inspection in September 2020 estimated only 1.1 years of remaining service life for the reboiler shell. After a visual inspection in October 2021, it was recommended that the shell be replaced at the next shutdown, and in January 2022 a project began to pursue a replacement, but ultimately the replacement had not been purchased or installed by the time the incident occurred on January 23, 2023. Inspired by the information that came to light in this update, we began to build this episode for you: Episode 113 - The Challenges of Aging Facilities. In today's episode, Rob Bartlett and Molly Myers discuss the challenges of aging equipment and infrastructure at chemical plants and refineries. They discuss the aforementioned Honeywell incident, as well as three others where poorly maintained equipment was a key factor that ultimately led to an incident. Then they move on to discuss managing the asset life cycle, warning signs related to aging equipment, equipment deficiency management, and some considerations for aging support equipment and infrastructure. Check out our episode description for links to the CSB update, Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) books we recommend, and other MI-related episodes in our library. Find this episode wherever you enjoy your podcasts. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gu82VicC #AmplifyYourProcessSafety #podcast

The Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) has just released a new monograph titled "Key Principles for Operating Procedures". The seven key principles CCPS defines are: 1. Develop Operating Procedures required to run and maintain the process 2. Ensure Operating Procedures cover all modes of operation 3. Write Operating Procedures that are concise, accurate, and user friendly 4. Keep Operating Procedures accurate, current, and accessible 5. Train operators on proper use of the Operating Procedures 6. Ensure adherence to Operating Procedures 7. Manage short-term changes to Operating Procedures Each key principle is accompanied by an incident that highlights the principle's importance, and actionable steps for both leadership and implementers/users. Still not sure if your operating procedures are up to par? We'd love to help. Reach out to us at [email protected]. #AmplifyYourProcessSafety

Did you catch our latest free podcast episode, "Episode 112 - Why the CSB is Calling for More Remote Isolation Equipment"? In this episode, Rob Bartlett and Magali Riech discuss the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board's new safety study titled "Remote Isolation of Process Equipment" that includes recommendations to regulators and emphasizes the need for greater adoption of remote isolation equipment at chemical facilities across the country. Find the link to the CSB safety study, a link to this episode, and links to our past related episodes in the comments. #AmplifyYourProcessSafety #podcast

Check out the October 2024 Beacon - Some short-cuts may cut lives short? #CCPS #beacon #processsafety