Amplify Your Process Safety
Episodes
Episode 46 - DHA Basics with Guest Mike Robertson
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob welcomes process safety consultant Mike Robertson to the podcast. With over 30 years of experience in the chemical industry, Mike...
Episode 45 - Piping Requirements for Pressure Relief Devices
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Molly talk piping requirements for pressure relief devices, including which Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineerin...
Episode 44 - Improving Safety Culture with Guest Nicholas Krump
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob welcomes Nicholas Krump, an expert in changing safety cultures. Nicholas shares the challenges he sees companies face again and a...
Episode 43 - Introducing Molly
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob is proud to introduce the newest member of the Amplify Team, Molly Myers. Along with a diverse background across multiple industr...
Process Safety Incident Alert: Fatal Chemical Leak at La Porte, TX Facility
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On July 28, 2021, the CSB deployed to a fatal incident that took place at the LyondellBasell chemical plant in La Porte, TX. The release took the live...
Episode 42 - Human Factors Engineering with Guest Monica Philippart
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob is joined by Human Factors Engineer, Monica Philippart. Monica and Rob explore the definition and importance of human factors, ho...
Episode 41 - Managing Process Safety from Afar with Guest Tim Murphy
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob sits down with Tim Murphy, the Process Safety Manager of Arkema Inc., responsible for providing PSM and RMP support for more than...
Episode 40 - The Evolution of Process Safety Culture with Guest Trish Kerin
08 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Elena is joined by guest Trish Kerin, Director of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), a multi-national institution tasked...
Episode 39 - Using Bow Ties to Manage Risk with Guest David Hatch
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob is joined by guest David Hatch, a professional Process Safety Engineer with over 30 years of experience in Major Accident Hazard ...
Process Safety Incident Alert: Fatal Paint Plant Incident in Columbus, OH
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On April 8, 2021, the CSB deployed to a fatal paint plant incident that took place at the Yenkin-Majestic Paints and OPC Polymers manufacturing site i...
Episode 38 - Best Practices for Remote Compliance Audits
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob, John, and Elena talk PSM compliance audits in the age of COVID-19. They'll talk you through how remote compliance audits work fr...
Episode 37 - Safety Culture with Guest Mike Burson
27 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob sits down with experienced EH&S Director, Mike Burson, to talk safety culture. Rob and Mike cover the challenges when it come...
Episode 36 - Best Practices for Remote PHAs
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the age of COVID-19, many services moved online to be held remotely, and Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) were no exception. In this episode, consult...
Episode 35 - Environmental Compliance Audits with Guest Mathew Todaro
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mathew Todaro of Verrill joins us again in this episode - this time to talk about environmental compliance audits. Mat, an attorney that specializes i...
Episode 34 - Introducing John
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob sits down with John, the newest member of the Amplify team. John talks about his career experience, what led him to his current r...
Process Safety Incident Alert: Fatal Liquid Nitrogen Incident in Gainesville, GA
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our very first Process Safety Incident Alert, Rob and John bring you the latest information about the fatal chemical release that occurred on Janua...
PSM: Back to Basics, Part 6 - Mechanical Integrity (MI)
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with another episode of our PSM: Back to Basics miniseries, where we cover a PSM topic in a beginner-friendly manner for those newest to th...
PSM: Back to Basics, Part 5 - Even More Acronyms
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The world of process safety is STILL chock-full of acronyms. In part 1 of our beginner-friendly miniseries, PSM: Back to Basics, we tackled the essent...
Episode 33 - Quality Assurance
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In our last episode of 2020 Rob and Wesley talk quality assurance and quality control. Listen to learn what QA/QC means, what the PSM standard says, t...
Episode 32 - Process Safety Leading & Lagging Metrics
21 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Wesley and Rob cover process safety leading and lagging indicators. They cover what these metrics are, why they're important for your...
Episode 31 - Effective Operator Training
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob, Wesley, and Elena team up to talk about operator training. You'll learn what the PSM standard requires, how your operating proce...
Episode 30 - The A-Team
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Who are these people and why do they have a podcast? In a much needed follow-up to episode 0, you'll meet all the members of the Amplify team, hear ab...
Episode 29 - Insurance Surveys with Guest Bob Wasileski
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Wesley welcomes Bob Wasileski to the show, an Energy risk engineer from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), who has...
Episode 28 - Hot Work with The SafetyPro Podcast
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with Blaine Hoffmann from The SafetyPro Podcast, for part four of our collaborative series comparing and contrasting the PSM standard with ...
Episode 27 - Contractor Management with The SafetyPro Podcast
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we welcome back Blaine Hoffmann from The SafetyPro Podcast for another collaboration where we talk both occupational safety and proces...
Episode 26 - Natural Hazard Assessment and Planning
01 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes - oh my! In this episode we welcome one of our consultants, Elena Prats, CCPSC, to the podcast for the very first time...
Episode 25 - After the EPA Inspector Leaves with Guest Mathew Todaro
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An EPA inspector has just been at your site, now what? Time to sigh in relief or time to panic? In this episode we pick up where we left off after Epi...
Episode 24 - Emergency Planning & Response with The SafetyPro Podcast
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've teamed up with The SafetyPro Podcast again to bring you an episode on emergency planning and response. We'll cover general industry's requiremen...
Episode 23 - Incident Investigation with The SafetyPro Podcast
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special episode, process safety and occupational safety worlds collide as Wesley teams up with Blaine Hoffmann from The SafetyPro Podcast...
PSM: Back to Basics, Part 4 - Management of Change (MOC)
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In part four of our Back to Basics miniseries, we're talking MOC basics. You'll learn what MOC, or management of change, is, what the process is like,...
PSM: Back to Basics, Part 3 - Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wesley and Jo are back with part 3 of PSM: Back to Basics, with more content for those newest to PSM. In this episode, you'll learn what a Process Haz...
PSM: Back to Basics, Part 2 - Open Source Resources
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
New to process safety and not sure where to start? In part 2 of our new miniseries, PSM: Back to Basics, Wesley and Jo cover a plethora of process saf...
PSM: Back to Basics, Part 1 - Acronyms
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The world of process safety is chock-full of acronyms. In part 1 of our new miniseries, PSM: Back to Basics, Wesley and Jo tackle the essential acrony...
Episode 22 - Establishing an Alarm Management Program 101 with Guest Curt Snyder
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What do toothpaste, coffee, Superbowl Sunday, and Spock have to do with alarms? You'll find out in this episode, where we welcome back guest Curt Snyd...
Episode 21 - ISA 84 & IEC 61511-1 with Guest Curt Snyder
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome guest Curt Snyder, a certified functional safety expert. Wesley and Curt discuss ISA 84, RAGAGEP prescribed by CCPS ...
Episode 20 - Why "Boots on the Ground" are Vital to your Process Safety Program
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Operators, maintenance technicians, and I&E technicians - those we deem "boots on the ground" - are vital to the success of your process safety pr...
Episode 19 - PHAs During the Project Life Cycle
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Construction projects big and small are bound to happen at your facility. What if you have a long construction phase after your initial PHA? What if y...
Episode 18 - PSM Management Systems
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Wesley and Rob talk about PSM management systems. They'll compare paper and electronic systems, and cover what factors you should con...
Episode 17 - Tips for a Successful PHA
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Wesley and Rob present some guidelines for a successful Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) based on their years of experience as PHA parti...
Episode 16 - Combustible Dusts & DHAs
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Wesley and Rob talk combustible dusts - what they are, why they're hazardous, and which NFPA standards apply to them. They'll also ta...
Episode 15 - Major Events in 2019
18 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Wesley and Rob cover a few major events that happened in industry in 2019, and update you on the latest ruling regarding RMP regulati...
Episode 14 - Weak Signals
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Wesley and Rob talk about how the people who know the process best, such as operators, maintenance technicians, and I&E technicia...
Episode 13 - Incident Investigation Framework
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Wesley and Rob discuss the basic elements of an incident investigation, while also addressing how blame and investigation findings sh...
Episode 12 - Risk Matrices
23 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Wesley and Rob present a crash course on risk matrices. They'll cover what a risk matrix is, its role in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA...
Episode 11 - Interview with Dr. Jim Holste at the Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center, Texas A&M University
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special episode, Wesley returns to his alma mater to sit down with Dr. Jim Holste, interim director of the Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safe...
Episode 10 - Facility Siting - Part 2
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In part 1 we covered some background and consensus standards regarding facility siting. In this episode, part 2, Wesley and Rob will break down the wh...
Episode 9 - Facility Siting - Part 1
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Facility siting. These two words appear in OSHA's PSM standard in the midst of other requirements that your PHA study must address, but no other detai...
Episode 8 - RMP Regulatory Changes
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Wesley and Rob discuss the newest changes and revisions to the EPA's Risk Management Plan rule. You'll learn about new requirements i...
Episode 7 - API 510 with Guest William McBride
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Wesley welcomes our very first guest, William McBride, from CrossBridge Compliance. Will and Wesley discuss API 510, the reco...
Episode 6 - PSM & RMP Applicability
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Wesley and Rob get back to basics. How do you know if the PSM and RMP regulations apply to your facility? What is a process? What ex...
Episode 5 - MOC & PSSR
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Wesley and Rob talk about Management of Change (MOC), including which types of changes require MOCs, the steps that should be include...
Episode 4 - Government Inspections
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Wesley and Rob talk about government inspections. What can you expect when an inspector shows up at your door? What are you allowed t...
Episode 3 - Why Do We Have PSM & RMP?
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Wesley and Rob talk about several major industrial incidents that not only highlighted the need for better regulation of highly hazar...
Episode 2 - Intro to PHAs
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Wesley and Rob talk through the PHA, or Process Hazard Analysis, element of OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard, especial...
Episode 1 - Intro to Mechanical Integrity (MI) & RAGAGEP
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Wesley and Rob give an overview of the Mechanical Integrity (MI) element of OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) standard. And, w...
Episode 0 - Amplify Your Process Safety Introduction
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Who are these guys and why do they have a podcast? In this episode you'll learn all about your hosts, Wesley Carter and Rob Bartlett, why they're pu...