Any physician will tell you that preventing illness is much more effective than trying to cure it. The same can be said of the health of your plant. Like a doctor uses diagnostic equipment to identify health issues before they become serious, pressure gauges are …
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Prevention Against the Dangers of Fugitive Emissions
| Tony Maupin | Know-howA fire at Chevron’s Richmond, California, refinery last summer may end up costing the company nearly $1 million in OSHA-issued penalties. Thousands of nearby residents were ordered to stay in their homes with the windows and doors closed after a series of explosions …
Unplanned or Planned – Shutdowns Have Impact Beyond Lost Revenue
| Tony Maupin | Know-howAny chemical plant or refinery executive will readily acknowledge that unplanned shutdowns and maintenance issues can cost their company millions because of lost production. But the unanticipated consequences are often overlooked. Safety is a huge concern anytime a …
Workplace Safety Requires Reliable Instrumentation
| Tony Maupin | Know-howReliable instrumentation is critical for safe operations. Pressure and temperature instrumentation provides workers with information they need to confirm that systems and processes are functioning within safe parameters. A broken gauge means unreliable process …