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In this episode, Rob is joined by his college roommate and friend, Elliot Gabelnick, to discuss the management of process safety in spin-off companies. Elliot has over 30 years of experience with DuPont and is now the Director of Global Process Safety and Risk Management at their spin-off company, Qnity Electronics. This episode is all about the importance of proper strategies for risk management, system modernization, and management of change in spin-off companies, and the extra challenges of complying with differing local standards in international companies. Tune in for more! Got a question for Elliot? Message him on LinkedIn here!

In this episode, Magi and Tori break down the most recent CSB final report on the June 4, 2025 furnace fire and explosion at the Shell Polymers Monaca facility. While thankfully there were no injuries or fatalities from this incident, it did cause approximately $95 million in damages to the facility. Tune in to hear what happened, how it likely could have been avoided, and the importance of proper training for all facility staff. For more about this incident, read the final report here. For more CSB final report breakdowns, check out the episodes below! Episode 151 - CSB Incident Breakdown: Coke Oven Explosion at United States Steel Corporation Episode 150 - CSB Incident Breakdown: September 29, 2024 Fire and Chemical Release at Bio-Lab Inc. Episode 147 - Incident Breakdown: November 12, 2024 Explosion at the Givaudan Sense Colour Facility in Louisville, KY

In this episode, Rob is joined by guest Brian Fielkow, a business leader, international speaker, and author with an impressive background in industrial safety, to discuss Brian's new book, Making Safety Happen: The Roadmap to a Safe, Productive, and Profitable Business. This episode is all about the importance of proper process safety culture to help prevent serious incidents, including loss of life. Interested in reading Brian's book? Buy it here! To connect with Brian, email him at [email protected] and visit his website at brianfielkow.com! Did you know Amplify has a newsletter? Check it out and subscribe here!

In this episode, Magi and Tori break down the most recent CSB final report: United States Steel Corporation Clairton Plant Coke Oven Explosion. This incident occurred on August 11, 2025 when a coke oven gas leak ignited and exploded, leaving two employees fatally injured, and four more employees with injuries requiring inpatient hospitalization. Tune in for an in-depth breakdown of what went wrong and how incidents like this can be prevented. To read the full incident report, check it out here. For more CSB final report breakdowns, check out the episodes below! Episode 150 - CSB Incident Breakdown: September 29, 2024 Fire and Chemical Release at Bio-Lab Inc. Episode 147 - Incident Breakdown: November 12, 2024 Explosion at the Givaudan Sense Colour Facility in Louisville, KY Episode 146 - Incident Breakdown: October 10, 2024 Toxic Release at PEMEX Deer Park Refinery

In this episode, Magi and Tori break down the most recent CSB final report: Bio-Lab Inc. Conyers Fire and Chemical Release. This incident caused 17 days of local lockdowns, including almost two weeks of school closures, and caused an estimated $50.5 million in damages. While thankfully there were no injuries associated with this event, it certainly is an extreme example of the havoc that can be caused when safeguards fail, which is much more likely when they are not up to proper process safety standards. Tune in to hear more details, and to learn what can be done to prevent incidents such as these! The chemicals stored in the warehouse where this incident occurred were trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA), trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA) formulations, sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC), and Bromochloro 5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione (BCDMH) as well as other chemicals. To read the full incident report, check it out here. For more CSB final report breakdowns, check out the episodes below!: Episode 147 - Incident Breakdown: November 12, 2024 Explosion at the Givaudan Sense Colour Facility in Louisville, KY 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 Operations

In this episode, Magi, Jackson, and Tori break down some of the incidents in volume 4 of the CSB's Accidental Release Reporting Rule (AR3) and some of the key takeaways that can help prevent future incidents. This episode covers confined space safety, the importance of following detailed safety procedures, and more! Looking for more information on Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS)? Check out the episode below: Episode 123 - Simultaneous Operations - a Safe Work Practice from CCPS For more about the Accidental Release Reporting Rule, check out volume one here, volume two here, volume three here, and volume four here, and be sure to check out other episodes in our AR3 series! 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 Episode 136 - AR3 Breakdown - Pressure Relief: When do you need it and where does it go?

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

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

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)

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!

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?

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

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

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

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!