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In this episode, Magi is joined by Tori Hargis, the newest member of the Amplify Process Safety team. Magi sits down with Tori to talk about her background and what ultimately led her to joining Amplify. Welcome to the team, Tori!
To connect with Tori, find her on LinkedIn here or email her at [email protected].
To learn more about the rest of our team, visit www.amplifyconsultants.com/about or check out our other intro episodes below:
Episode 0 - Amplify Your Process Safety Introduction
Episode 98 - Introducing Magi
Episode 117 - Introducing Jackson
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In this episode, Rob and Jess break down the CSB final report on the fatal 2024 explosion at the Givaudan Sense Colour facility in Louisville, KY. They discuss the importance of knowing exactly what kind of hazards your facility is working with, implementing Process Safety Management when you are not legally required to do so, and how vital it is that facility personnel know when to troubleshoot and when to evacuate. Tune in to find out more!
Stay tuned to the end for a special announcement from Jess about future episodes!
For more information about the incident, check out the final report here!
Looking for more CSB incident breakdowns? Check out the episodes below:
Episode 146 - Incident Breakdown: October 10, 2024 Toxic Release at PEMEX Deer Park Refinery
Episode 145 - Incident Breakdown: July 14, 2023 Explosion at Dow Louisiana OperationsEpisode 129 - Incident Breakdown: Explosion, Molten Salt Eruption, and Fatal Injury at TS USA Liquid Nitriding Facility
Episode 128 - Incident Breakdown: Honeywell Geismer, LA Incidents
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While the Amplify team is busy saving lives, please enjoy a replay of part one of our PSM: BACK to Basics series! This episode is all about acronyms. The world of process safety is chock-full of acronyms. In this episode, recorded in 2020, co-founder Wesley and former producer Jo tackle the essential acronyms that PSM newbies need to know, providing an explanation and context for each term. You'll learn about AIChE, API, ASME, CCPS, CCPSC, C&Es, CFR, CSB, CSP, EPA, ERP, II, MI, (e)MOC, NURF, PFDs, PHA, P&IDs, PSI, PSM, PSSR, RAGAGEP, and RMP.
Looking for more from the PSM: Back to Basics series? Check out the episodes below!
PSM: Back to Basics, Part 2 - Open Source Resources
PSM: Back to Basics, Part 3 - Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
PSM: Back to Basics, Part 4 - Management of Change (MOC)
PSM: Back to Basics, Part 5 - Even More Acronyms
PSM: Back to Basics, Part 6 - Mechanical Integrity (MI)
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We are back with another blast from the past! While the Amplify Team is busy saving lives, please enjoy a rerun of episode 1, one of our highest-ranking episodes of all time. In this episode, recorded in June of 2019, co-founders Wesley and Rob give an overview of the Mechanical Integrity (MI) element of OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) standard. And, what in the world is RAGAGEP? You’ll learn some background for the term with references to OSHA’s 2016 interpretation letter, and then they’ll sling some more acronyms at you as they explain a few examples of widely adopted codes, consensus documents, and non-consensus documents. Tune in to find out more!
Interested in the OSHA interpretation letter Rob mentioned? Check it out here!
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It's a blast from the past! While the Amplify Team is busy saving lives, please enjoy a rerun of episode 17, one of our highest-ranking episodes of all time. This episode was recorded in February of 2020 by co-founders Rob Bartlett and Wesley Carter, and covers guidelines for a successful Process Hazard Analysis (PHA). Tune in for tips related to prep, study sessions, and more!
For more of our early content featuring Wesley and Rob, check out the episodes below!:Episode 1 - Intro to Mechanical Integrity (MI) & RAGAGEPEpisode 2 - Intro to PHAsEpisode 3 - Why Do We Have PSM & RMP?
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In this episode, Rob and Jackson dive into the CSB's final investigation report on the October 2024 fatal hydrogen sulfide release at the PEMEX Deer Park Refinery in Texas. They discuss the importance of proper work permits, proper tagging on equipment, and extra safety measures for contracted workers during repairs. Tune in to hear more!
For more about the incident, read the final report here!
For more incident breakdowns, check out the episodes below:Episode 145 - Incident Breakdown: July 14, 2023 Explosions at Dow Louisiana Operations
Episode 129 - Incident Breakdown: Explosion, Molten Salt Eruption, and Fatal Injury at TS USA Liquid Nitriding Facility
Episode 128 - Incident Breakdown: Honeywell Geismar, LA Incidents
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In this episode, Jackson and Magi do a deep dive on the recently released CSB final report covering the explosions at Dow Louisiana Operations in 2023. Miraculously, despite multiple explosions and millions of dollars in damages, there was not a single injury reported. Tune in to hear what went wrong, what went right, and the recommendations the CSB and the Amplify team have for preventing future incidents!
Read the full report here!
For more incident breakdowns, check out the episodes below:
Episode 135 - Incident Breakdown: July 31, 2024 Ammonia Release at Cuisine SolutionsEpisode 129 - Incident Breakdown: Explosion, Molten Salt Eruption, and Fatal Injury at TS USA Liquid Nitriding FacilityEpisode 128 - Incident Breakdown: Honeywell Geismar, LA Incidents
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In this episode, Rob and Magi discuss CCPS Monograph - Process Safety and the Energy Transition: Battery Technology, and explore safeguards that can be used to reduce risk when using and storing lithium-ion batteries. As batteries become a bigger part of our lives and their use across industries increases, it is critical to evaluate the associated hazards. Tune in to hear why Magi keeps her electric vehicle outside of the garage!
To learn more about battery technology and safety, read CCPS Monograph - Process Safety and the Energy Transition: Battery Technology here!
Be sure to check out our other episodes from the CCPS Monograph series:
Episode 141 - CPS Monograph Review: Safer Technologies and Alternative Analysis
Episode 143 - CCPS Monograph - Process Safety in Business Financial Decisions
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In this episode, Rob and Jackson explore a Monograph from the CCPS - How Business Financial Decisions Impact Process Safety Performance. They discuss the importance of senior executives using a proper approach to risk assessment when it comes to making financial decisions that could impact process safety, and why it is vital to consider not only the financial impact of a potential incident, but also the risk to reputation, the future of the company, and human life.
Want to learn more about using bowties to manage risk? Check out episode 39 here!
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In this episode, Rob speaks with Ren Lu You, CEO of Frontline Data Solutions, about the importance of effective EHS software in managing safety processes. They discuss Ren's journey to Frontline, Frontline's suite of tools, and how organizations can benefit from integrated safety management systems. Tune in to learn more all about how Frontline works, and if it could be an option for your plant!
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In this episode, Magi and Jackson kick off a new miniseries, CCPS Monograph Review, by discussing the Safer Technologies and Alternatives Analysis. They talk about how to develop and implement inherently safer design, the hierarchy of controls, best practices for conducting STAA studies, and the regulatory requirements set by the EPA for STAA in certain industries. Tune in to find out more!
Read the CCPS Monograph: Safer Technologies and Alternatives Analysis here
Want to learn more? Read the Fact Sheet for Regulated Facilities: Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention - Risk Management Program Final Rule here
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In this episode, Rob and Jackson discuss the CSB's Best Practices for Corporate Boards of Directors and Executives in the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry for Major Accident Prevention. They explore the importance of process safety management systems, the business case for process safety, and the critical role of corporate governance in preventing major accidents. All companies covered by PSM and RMP can benefit from listening to this episode, not just offshore facilities. Tune in to find out more!
Read the CSB's Best Practices for Corporate Boards of Directors and Executives in the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry for Major Accident Prevention here!
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In this episode of Amplify Your Process Safety, Rob and Magi wrap up the year by summarizing changes made to the RAGEGAP guidelines in 2025 and discussing some of the biggest incidents featured in our podcast this year. Stay tuned through the end of episode to hear Rob get up on his infamous soap box, something our clients know well, to deliver his speech on why process safety is so important!
As we reflect on the year, it is important to remember the lives lost to process safety incidents in 2025. May they rest in peace, and may their memories always be a reminder of how much more work needs to be done to ensure that everybody gets to go home to their families at the end of the day. If you think your company could use our assistance in process safety management, please do not hesitate to reach out.
For a deeper dive into some of the incidents discussed in this episode, check out the episodes below:
Episode 122 - Incident Breakdown: 2023 Heater Fire at Marathon Martinez Renewables Facility
Episode 128 - Incident Breakdown: Honeywell Geismar, LA Incidents
Episode 129 - Incident Breakdown: Explosion, Molten Salt Eruption, and Fatal Injury at TS USA Liquid Nitriding Facility
For more about the 2024 updates to the EPA RMP, check out:
Episode 108 - 2024 EPA RMP Updates
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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!
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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 68 - Incident Breakdown: 2019 Refinery Fire and Explosions at Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) with Guest Tim Murphy
Episode 107 - Communicating Process Safety in a Matrix Organization with Guest Tim Murphy
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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 125 - AR3 Volume Two.
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
Episode 132 - AR3 Volume Three
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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
Episode 105 - Incident Breakdown: 2022 Fatal Naphtha Release and Fire at BP-Husky Toledo Refinery in Ohio
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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!
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In this episode, Rob is joined by Gilsa Monteiro to discuss Brazil's Human Reliability Analysis (HRA) and the advantages the guidelines bring to the process safety industry. Gilsa is a process safety expert based in Brazil with both a Masters and a PhD in Nuclear Engineering. Tune in to hear all about how the HRA helps to prevent incidents!To connect with Gilsa, find her on LinkedIn here, or email her at [email protected]
Read more about the Petro-HRA project here, and find the Petro HRA Guidelines here (volume 1) and here (volume 2).
For more information about incidents cause by human factors, check out these videos:
Human Factors in Five MinutesExplosion at Formosa Plastics - IllinoisMixed Connection - Toxic Result
And finally, click the link below to listen to Gilsa's other podcast episode:Episode 60 - How Organizational Structure Impacts Process Safety with Guest Gilsa Monteiro
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In this episode, Magi and Jackson discuss several incidents documented in the Chemical Safety Board's third volume of the Accidental Release Reporting Rule, or AR3 as we like to call it. This episode is focused on the importance of process safety training, hazard analysis, and proper procedures during startup and shutdown.
Stay tuned through the end of the episode for an important message about the CSB!
For more about the CSB's ARRR, or AR3 as we like to call it, read volume one here, volume two here, and volume three here, and be sure to check out the other episodes in our AR3 miniseries:
Episode 121 - ARRR Summaries & Trends
Episode 125 - AR3 Volume Two
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
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