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  • Final report released into paint manufacturing explosion that killed one, injured eight

    05 December 2023

    The US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has released its final report into the fatal flammable vapour explosion and fire at the Yenkin-Majestic facility in Columbus, Ohio in April 2021. One employee died during the incident, and eight other workers were injured. The CSB’s final report makes several important safety recommendations to Yenkin-Majestic, as well as to professional and trade associations....

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  • President-elect Milei set to shake up Argentina’s oil industry

    05 December 2023

    According to energy research and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie, the oil and gas sector will be a vital part of President-elect Javier Milei’s plans for the economy. However, the firm warns that Milei’s success in deregulating the sector and attracting more investment is still predicated on an effective and timely correction of the macroeconomic imbalances of the country....

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  • Key industry figures meet to discuss future investments in North Sea

    05 December 2023

    The UK’s North Sea Transition Forum, which comprises Government, regulators and industry chiefs gathered in Aberdeen on 29 November to discuss the outlook for investment in the North Sea following several strong votes of confidence in the basin....

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  • Explosion at Indian chemical plant kills seven, injures 27

    05 December 2023

    Seven people were killed by an explosion at a chemical plant in western India on 29 November. The incident happened at a facility operated by chemical manufacturer Aether Industries and left 27 others with injuries....

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  • “Net zero needs nuclear power,” IAEA tells COP28

    04 December 2023

    The world needs nuclear power to fight climate change and action should be taken to expand the use of this clean energy source and help build “a low carbon bridge” to the future, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in a statement supported by dozens of countries at COP28 on 1 December....

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HSE publishes annual work-related ill health and injury statistics for 2022/23 04 December 2023

The UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE) recently published its annual statistics on work-related ill health and workplace injuries which show that nearly two million workers in Great Britain reported suffering from work-related ill health in 2022/23....

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The December 2023 issue of Hazardex is now available! 01 December 2023

The December 2023 issue of Hazardex is now available to read online! The issue includes a case study on a Carbon Capture pilot plant in the heart of London, as well as features on Fire Safety, Regulations, and Functional Safety. It also has all the latest industry news and developments. Read it now!...

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First speakers at Hazardex Live 2024 confirmed, Delegate & Visitor options now available! 30 November 2023

The first speakers taking part in the Hazardex Live 2024 conference have been confirmed! More speakers will be announced in due course for the must-attend event taking place at the Majestic Hotel, Harrogate on 28-29 February 2024. Delegate & Visitor options are available, so register NOW to join us for two days of topical discussions & learning, as well as access to the industry's latest products & services on display in the exhibition. Secure your place now!...

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Hazardex Awards 2024 -- Call for Nominations remains OPEN! 29 November 2023

The nomination period for the industry's most prestigious accolades is still OPEN! Get your nominations in before 15 December to reward those that you think are most deserving of recognition - remember, nominating a company is completely FREE! There are five categories to nominate for with winners announced following a Gala Dinner at Hazardex Live 2024 on 28 February. Nominate now!...

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Chemical manufacturer fined $300,000 for combustible dust, chemical process violations after fatal explosion 28 November 2023

A pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturer in Massachusetts, US and its parent company could have prevented an employee's fatal injuries from an explosion on 4 May 2023 but lacked the required safeguards in a chemical manufacturing process, a US Department of Labor investigation found....

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Protecting energy storage from fire risk

As the world races to meet ambitious sustainability targets, the global energy storage market continues to grow rapidly. It’s estimated that 387GW / 1,143GWh of energy storage capacity will be added globally from 2022 to 2030 – that’s more than Japan’s entire 2020 power generation capacity. The US and China are still leading the way, with Europe set for a significant ramp-up in capacity as a result of the recent energy crisis....

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Carbon capture plant in the heart of London helps teach the fundamentals of a greener industrial future

For more than a decade, a one of its kind carbon capture pilot plant has been operating in the heart of central London. The unique plant, a partnership between Imperial College London and ABB, has seen more than 4,500 students gain hands-on experience and training on the latest real-life technologies and solutions since it opened in 2012....

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Vienna is calling

Every two months, Prof. Dr. Thorsten Arnhold, IECEx Chairman 2014-2019, provides an update on developments within the organisation. This month he discusses hydrogen and the discussions that were had at a recent hydrogen conference in Germany....

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