Workforce Involvement
Promoting the active involvement of personnel at all levels of the organization is one of the five elements in the RBPS pillar of committing to process safety. Resources in this section addresses the diversity of roles that workers can fulfill in support of process safety management system development, implementation, and enhancement. Start by reading an Introduction to Workforce Involvement and then explore the resources below.
CEP: Process Safety Beacon - What If You Unload the Wrong Material into a Tank?
April
2012
Process Safety Beacon
CEP: Process Safety Beacon
August
2006
Safety
Process Safety Beacon
CEP: Process Safety Beacon - More Lessons from Container-Filling Fire
February
2009
Process Safety Beacon
CEP: Process Safety Beacon - Vapor Cloud Explosions
January
2011
Safety
Process Safety Beacon
CEP: Process Safety Beacon - Mechanical Integrity of Tubing
May
2012
Process Safety Beacon
Proper installation, maintenance, and inspection of metal tubing is important in preventing fires and toxic material releases in process plants. Do not forget about tubing just because it is usually small. Even a small leak can cause a fire that can...
Managing Dust Explosion Hazards
August
2009
Safety
Vahid Ebadat
Companies that handle powders or other particulate solids need to be aware of the potential for fire and explosions, and follow industry best practices, codes and standards to manage the risk.
CEP: Process Safety Beacon
October
2006
Safety
Process Safety Beacon
CEP: Process Safety Beacon - Unloading into the Wrong Tank
March
2009
Process Safety Beacon
CEP: Process Safety Beacon - Understanding the Reactivity of Your Heat-Transfer Fluid
February
2011
Safety
Process Safety Beacon
Product Digest - Safety Equipment
May
2012
Product Digest
Check out warning devices for hazardous areas and high-visibility work vests that reduce static electricity.
Implement an Operational Discipline Program to Improve Plant Process Safety
June
2011
Safety
Bruce K. Vaughen, James A. Klein
Built on a solid foundation of leadership support and employee involvement, an operational discipline program can help to prevent serious incidents and injuries, and improve overall site safety and business performance.
CEP: Process Safety Beacon
November
2006
Safety
Process Safety Beacon
CEP: Process Safety Beacon - Mechanical Integrity
May
2009
Process Safety Beacon
CEP: Process Safety Beacon - Bad Things Can Come in Small Packages
March
2011
Safety
Process Safety Beacon
Nitrogen — Hazard and Safeguard
June
2012
Process Safety Beacon
This Beacon is not focused on a single incident, but on incidents that continue to occur across industry — nitrogen asphyxiation.















