Was poor area classification to blame for explosion at Veolia ES Technical Solutions Hazardous Waste Facility?

July 21, 2010,  Washington DC– The US Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has come out with its investigation report on the 2009 explosion and fire at the Veolia ES Technical Solutions L.L.C. facility in West Carrollton, Ohio. It calls on the waste management industry the industry to improve safety standards covering —————————Advt——————————— For a practical guide … Read more

BP Oil Spill worse than the Exxon Valdez spill? Experts debate

For an excellent training course on Functional Safety and Safety Instrumented Systems, please take a look here ——————————————————————————————- May 27, 2010– The Deepwater Horizon oil rig accident may be causing more damage than earlier estimated, say some experts. BPs intital estimates of about 5000 barrels per day may be too much on the lower side. … Read more

BP’s containment dome attempt fails to stop the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

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BP Oil Spill leak may rise to 100,000 barrels per day

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Deepwater Horizon Oil Rig Explosion in the Gulf of Mexico Oil spill gets worse

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