At a refining site, an x-ray examination was done on a 2” drain line connected to a 12” crude line. The x-ray showed deep pits beneath deposits of process material in a horizontal section of the drain line. Further inspection of other locations identified more areas...
Environment and Climate Change Canada will be hosting a webinar series in order to provide a better understanding of the requirements under the Environmental Emergency Regulations, 2019 (E2 Regulations, 2019). The E2 program has prepared five different webinars on...
On October 11, 2008, an overfill of oleum (a solution of sulfur trioxide in sulfuric acid) put a cloud of toxic and corrosive SO3/H2SO4 mist across three towns in Pennsylvania. About 2500 people had to evacuate or shelter in place. Fortunately, no serious injuries...
Following the publication of the Environmental Emergency Regulations, 2019 (SOR/2019-51), specifically the new companion document “ Technical Guidelines for the Environmental Emergency Regulations 2019” from Environment Canada, the CRAIM with its new Sheet...
Two operators were sent to change valve positions and bring a pump on line. When the valve would not open, the operators decided to remove the gearbox to access the valve stem directly and open the valve with a wrench. This activity could be done without affecting the...
Twenty years ago, a group of CCPS member company representatives met and determined that a new process safety tool was needed. That tool was meant for frontline employees mainly operations and maintenance personnel. The outcome was the CCPS Process Safety Beacon. From...
