Cochin Shipyard blast inquiry finds serious safety lapses

http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2018/feb/20/cochin-shipyard-blast-inquiry-finds-serious-safety-lapses-on-part-of-csl-1775882.html

Blast may have been caused by acetylene leak

https://scroll.in/latest/868806/acetylene-leak-may-have-caused-blast-on-ongc-ship-in-kochi-says-government-official

With Team PSM at HPCL Mittal Refinery

I have been interacting with the PSM team at HPCL Mittal Energy Limited, Punjab since 2016 and I am happy to post a pic with this young, energetic and dedicated team. I wish them all the best!

From L to R: Pankaj, Anshul, Me, Vishal and Tarun

Ammonia leak kills 3

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/patiala-3-killed-11-fall-ill-as-ammonia-leaks-after-cylinder-blast/articleshow/63005759.cms

Singapore safety initiative secures global award from IChemE

Singapore safety initiative secures global award from IChemE: IChemE, an international professional body for chemical engineers with over 44,000 members in 120 countries, has congratulated Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM), National Environment Agency (N…

How automation and the human avoided a disaster!

A near miss in aviation has been reported on Feb 7th when two Indian air carriers avoided a mid air collision thanks to the traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS). The pilot of one of the aircraft obeyed the command of the TCAS and immediately climbed to avoid disaster. Perfect example of automation and human avoiding a disaster!
Read about it in this link.

Alarm floods and plant incidents

Alarm floods and plant incidents

Fire in Pharma Plant in Ankleshwar

http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/fire-at-sun-pharmas-ankleshwar-plant-company-says-no-casualties-2499457.html

Competency management system for process safety - Hydrocarbon Processing

http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2016/july-2016/environment-and-safety/implement-a-competency-management-system-for-process-safety

Safety and automation

https://insideautomation.net/safety-automation-evaluating-a-critical-relationship/

ZUARINAGAR RESIDENTS SITTING ON AMMONIA ‘TIME BOMB’

ZUARINAGAR RESIDENTS SITTING ON AMMONIA ‘TIME BOMB’: Ammonia tanker mishap at Chicalim re-ignites the issue; Residents say they have been suffering for years; ZACL
officials emphasise that new equipment and upgradation will solve the issue soon

Confined space fatality

Two cylindrical foam sponge pads had been inserted in a riser guide tube to form a plug. Argon gas had been pumped into the 60 cm space between the two sponges as shielding gas for welding on the exterior of the riser guide tube. After completion of the welding, a worker descended into the riser guide tube by rope access to remove the upper sponge. While inside, communication with the worker ceased. A confined space attendant entered the riser guide tube to investigate. Finding his colleague unconscious, he called for rescue and then he too lost consciousness. On being brought to the surface, the first worker received CPR; was taken to hospital; but died of suspected cardio-respiratory failure after 2 hours of descent into the space. The co-worker recovered.
Source:IGOP