Protecting Ethylene Facilities
Introduction Few gases match the broad use of ethylene in modern society. Ethylene is a starting material for the industrial synthesis of linear polymers, aldehydes, and a whole host of…
Bill C-45 – Understand How Corporations AND Individuals Are Liable If They Do Not Effectively Safeguard Their Workers
The author of the following post, Cheryl A. Edwards is a former Ontario Ministry of Labour OH&S prosecutor and now leads Heenan Blaikie’s national OHS and WSIB practice group. Cheryl…
Intrinsically Safe for Hazardous Areas – Understanding the technology
The phrase “Intrinsically Safe” is often used generically to describe products destined for hazardous (explosive) areas. This post explores the term “Intrinsically Safe”, provides an overview of what is required…
With today’s technology, why do major pipeline incidents happen?
With today’s technology, why do major pipeline incidents happen? On Sept. 9, 2010, a natural gas pipeline explosion in San Bruno, California, killed eight people, injured 58 and destroyed a…