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 From www.hazardexonthenet.net Functional safety in process applications Author : Roger Highton, Eaton MTL 16 March 2021 In this article, Roger Highton, Product Line Manager at Eaton for MTL Process Connectivity Products, provides some insights into designing for functional safety in hazardous applications. (Click here to view article in digital edition) Safety is a key consideration in the design and specification of equipment for use in any industrial application. In environments where potentially flammable gasses and dust are constantly present, it is particularly important to understand how to design out risk as far as possible. The way we consider safety and respond to risk has changed over time, influenced in no small part by incidents like Buncefield. While there are clear regulations which require compliance, there is also recognition that functional safety – a ‘best practice’ approach which considers how safety is managed as a whole – can be most effective in...

International combustible dust expert talks minimising the risk of dust explosions « Informa Australia Our friend John Astad of the Combustible Dust Policy Institute is a featured speaker at Informa Australia Dust Explosions 2012 Conference:  Dust Explosions 2012 - The Dust Explosions Conference will examine the means to control dust and the latest technology to ensure the maximum safety of your organization.    Informa Australia is pleased to welcome international combustible dust expert Mr John Astad  to the speaking faculty of Dust Explosions 2012 . Based in the USA, Mr Astad is the Director and Research Analyst for the Combustible Dust Policy Institute which aims to minimise the severity and reduce the occurrence of combustible dust related fires and explosions in the workplace through ongoing research of combustible dust related incidents.   We had the opportunity to talk to John before he heads our way next month. The risk of complac...

From Risk management Masters: Risks can come from many directions, including legal, financial, disaster (natural or man made) and health, among other areas. The following top 50 risk management blogs looks at those areas and offers current information about management solutions for businesses across the spectrum. These blogs also look at various topics such as project management , technology, communications, safety and business continuity.

Excellent post by Dr. Saraf. Familiarity with a process can often lead to complacency! Becoming Numb to Risks July 27th, 2009 | by Dr. Saraf | In our daily lives we often become immune to risks around us. For example, there are around 40,000 annual fatalities from automobile accidents in the US and yet we do not think twice before getting into their cars. We eat a burger ignoring the risks of heart problems! Why do we tend to ignore risks that we are frequently exposed to? To answer this question, I’m going to quote my graduate advisor - Dr. Sam Mannan. The first time your “low fuel” gauge lights up, you might get worried about running out of gas. However, if you make it to the gas station easily, you may not get as concerned the next time and wait some more time before you stop at a gas station. This relaxation of concern and the time you might wait to stop at a gas station after the gauge comes on might increase as you get more comfortable with the “alarm,” “wa...