Risk-Reduction Necessities, Even If Not Driven By a PSM Standard Update
01/17/24 • 12 min
Complacency is a dangerous game when it comes to process safety. Regulatory standards are changing, and although the exact timeline is uncertain, it does not matter. There are many safety protocols you can implement now to ensure you are ahead of the safety game.
In this episode of The Safety Experts by Spear & Lancaster, Jeremy sits down to discuss process safety and risk reduction, as they relate to the ever-changing Process Safety Regulatory Standard. Jeremy will walk through 5 key process safety areas to lower the risk of incidents.
- Highly hazardous and reactive chemicals
- Atmospheric storage tanks
- Oil and gas drilling/production facilities
- Safer technology and mechanical integrity
- Third-party auditing
For those wanting to learn more, here are 5 chemical safety (CSB) videos related to each of the 5 areas. See below the links to access these videos.
- The Dangers of Popcorn Polymer
- Filling Blind
- Silent Killer: Hydrogen Sulfide Release in Odessa, Texas
- Inherently Safer
- Ignored Warnings: Explosion in St. Louis
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Resources:
Process Safety Management - Overview | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov)
Process Safety Management | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov)
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Listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=eOM6eXMkkl8&feature=youtu.be
Brought to you by Spear & Lancaster, LLC
Produced by ADV Marketing
Complacency is a dangerous game when it comes to process safety. Regulatory standards are changing, and although the exact timeline is uncertain, it does not matter. There are many safety protocols you can implement now to ensure you are ahead of the safety game.
In this episode of The Safety Experts by Spear & Lancaster, Jeremy sits down to discuss process safety and risk reduction, as they relate to the ever-changing Process Safety Regulatory Standard. Jeremy will walk through 5 key process safety areas to lower the risk of incidents.
- Highly hazardous and reactive chemicals
- Atmospheric storage tanks
- Oil and gas drilling/production facilities
- Safer technology and mechanical integrity
- Third-party auditing
For those wanting to learn more, here are 5 chemical safety (CSB) videos related to each of the 5 areas. See below the links to access these videos.
- The Dangers of Popcorn Polymer
- Filling Blind
- Silent Killer: Hydrogen Sulfide Release in Odessa, Texas
- Inherently Safer
- Ignored Warnings: Explosion in St. Louis
Make sure to subscribe to tune into all upcoming episodes, follow us on LinkedIn, and sign up for our newsletter.
Resources:
Process Safety Management - Overview | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov)
Process Safety Management | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov)
Theme music courtesy of The Acappella Company
Listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=eOM6eXMkkl8&feature=youtu.be
Brought to you by Spear & Lancaster, LLC
Produced by ADV Marketing
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Digging In With Doug: Expert Consultation on Crane Incidents
Crane accidents are usually highly visible, commonly tragic incidents. These incidents are preventable if the right measures and considerations are taken beforehand.
In the third episode of The Safety Experts by Spear & Lancaster, Jeremy and Jerome are joined by Doug Smith, crane safety expert with a lifetime of experience with mobile cranes and riggings. Jerome and Jeremy pose crane-related questions, including asking Doug to analyze several crane accidents and what likely went wrong.
Follow along with Jerome, Jeremy, and Doug using the resources below:
Crane Accident #1:
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/2-injured-in-crane-collapse-at-amazon-construction-site-in-westchester-county/ - CBS New York
https://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/deadly-crane-collapse-york-city-36750975 - ABC New York
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/giant-red-crane-collapse-injures-2-at-ny-amazon-warehouse/4160416/ - NBC New York
Crane Accident #2:
https://abc7.com/crane-operator-dies-malibu-california-highway-patrol-investigation/13092471/ - ABC Los Angeles
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/crane-topples-over-in-malibu-operator-trapped-between-power-lines/3129985/ - NBC Los Angeles
Crane Accident #3:
NYC crane collapses on building and into street after catching on fire | CNN - CNN
Theme music courtesy of The Acappella Company
Listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=eOM6eXMkkl8&feature=youtu.be
Brought to you by Spear & Lancaster, LLC
Produced by ADV Marketing
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Improving Contractor Safety Performance, Part 1
Preventable incidents happen across industries every day. Managing employees effectively and taking action to reduce risk and injury increases profits by managing costs, but most importantly, protects and saves lives.
In the first part of this episode of The Safety Experts podcast, Jerome Spear, Jeremy Lancaster, and Dave Griffith sit down to discuss how to improve contractor safety performance. Jerome and Jeremy speak with Dave about the minimum criteria for pre-qualification and selection, as well as EHS contract requirements.
Join us as we discuss why contractor safety oversight is important and learn how to achieve better performance. In the second part of this episode on contractor safety, be sure to join us as we discuss owner and general contractor perspectives as well as performance evaluation and feedback.
Make sure to subscribe to tune in to all upcoming episodes, follow us on LinkedIn, and sign up for our newsletter.
Theme music courtesy of The Acappella Company
Listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=eOM6eXMkkl8&feature=youtu.be
Brought to you by Spear & Lancaster, LLC
Produced by ADV Marketing
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