In this episode, Magi is joined by Tori Hargis, the newest member of the Amplify Process Safety team. Magi sits down with Tori to talk about her background and what ultimately led her to joining Amplify. Welcome to the team, Tori!

To connect with Tori, find her on LinkedIn here or email her at tori.hargis@amplifyconsultants.com.

To learn more about the rest of our team, visit www.amplifyconsultants.com/about or check out our other intro episodes below:

Episode 0 - Amplify Your Process Safety Introduction

Episode 98 - Introducing Magi

Episode 117 - Introducing Jackson

In this episode, Rob and Jess break down the CSB final report on the fatal 2024 explosion at the Givaudan Sense Colour facility in Louisville, KY. They discuss the importance of knowing exactly what kind of hazards your facility is working with, implementing Process Safety Management when you are not legally required to do so, and how vital it is that facility personnel know when to troubleshoot and when to evacuate. Tune in to find out more!

Stay tuned to the end for a special announcement from Jess about future episodes!

For more information about the incident, check out the final report here!

Looking for more CSB incident breakdowns? Check out the episodes below:

Episode 146 - Incident Breakdown: October 10, 2024 Toxic Release at PEMEX Deer Park Refinery

Episode 145 - Incident Breakdown: July 14, 2023 Explosion at Dow Louisiana Operations⁠Episode 129 - Incident Breakdown: Explosion, Molten Salt Eruption, and Fatal Injury at TS USA Liquid Nitriding Facility⁠

Episode 128 - Incident Breakdown: Honeywell Geismer, LA Incidents

While the Amplify team is busy saving lives, please enjoy a replay of part one of our PSM: BACK to Basics series! This episode is all about acronyms. The world of process safety is chock-full of acronyms. In this episode, recorded in 2020, co-founder Wesley and former producer Jo tackle the essential acronyms that PSM newbies need to know, providing an explanation and context for each term. You'll learn about AIChE, API, ASME, CCPS, CCPSC, C&Es, CFR, CSB, CSP, EPA, ERP, II, MI, (e)MOC, NURF, PFDs, PHA, P&IDs, PSI, PSM, PSSR, RAGAGEP, and RMP.

Looking for more from the PSM: Back to Basics series? Check out the episodes below!

PSM: Back to Basics, Part 2 - Open Source Resources

PSM: Back to Basics, Part 3 - Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)

PSM: Back to Basics, Part 4 - Management of Change (MOC)

PSM: Back to Basics, Part 5 - Even More Acronyms

PSM: Back to Basics, Part 6 - Mechanical Integrity (MI)

We are back with another blast from the past! While the Amplify Team is busy saving lives, please enjoy a rerun of episode 1, one of our highest-ranking episodes of all time. In this episode, recorded in June of 2019, co-founders Wesley and Rob give an overview of the Mechanical Integrity (MI) element of OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) standard. And, what in the world is RAGAGEP? You’ll learn some background for the term with references to OSHA’s 2016 interpretation letter, and then they’ll sling some more acronyms at you as they explain a few examples of widely adopted codes, consensus documents, and non-consensus documents. Tune in to find out more!

Interested in the OSHA interpretation letter Rob mentioned? Check it out here!

It's a blast from the past! While the Amplify Team is busy saving lives, please enjoy a rerun of episode 17, one of our highest-ranking episodes of all time. This episode was recorded in February of 2020 by co-founders Rob Bartlett and Wesley Carter, and covers guidelines for a successful Process Hazard Analysis (PHA). Tune in for tips related to prep, study sessions, and more!

For more of our early content featuring Wesley and Rob, check out the episodes below!:Episode 1 - Intro to Mechanical Integrity (MI) & RAGAGEPEpisode 2 - Intro to PHAsEpisode 3 - Why Do We Have PSM & RMP?

In this episode, Rob and Jackson dive into the CSB's final investigation report on the October 2024 fatal hydrogen sulfide release at the PEMEX Deer Park Refinery in Texas. They discuss the importance of proper work permits, proper tagging on equipment, and extra safety measures for contracted workers during repairs. Tune in to hear more!

For more about the incident, read the final report here!

For more incident breakdowns, check out the episodes below:Episode 145 - Incident Breakdown: July 14, 2023 Explosions at Dow Louisiana Operations

Episode 129 - Incident Breakdown: Explosion, Molten Salt Eruption, and Fatal Injury at TS USA Liquid Nitriding Facility

Episode 128 - Incident Breakdown: Honeywell Geismar, LA Incidents

In this episode, Jackson and Magi do a deep dive on the recently released CSB final report covering the explosions at Dow Louisiana Operations in 2023. Miraculously, despite multiple explosions and millions of dollars in damages, there was not a single injury reported. Tune in to hear what went wrong, what went right, and the recommendations the CSB and the Amplify team have for preventing future incidents!

Read the full report here!

For more incident breakdowns, check out the episodes below:

Episode 135 - Incident Breakdown: July 31, 2024 Ammonia Release at Cuisine SolutionsEpisode 129 - Incident Breakdown: Explosion, Molten Salt Eruption, and Fatal Injury at TS USA Liquid Nitriding FacilityEpisode 128 - Incident Breakdown: Honeywell Geismar, LA Incidents

In this episode, Rob and Magi discuss CCPS Monograph - Process Safety and the Energy Transition: Battery Technology, and explore safeguards that can be used to reduce risk when using and storing lithium-ion batteries. As batteries become a bigger part of our lives and their use across industries increases, it is critical to evaluate the associated hazards. Tune in to hear why Magi keeps her electric vehicle outside of the garage!

To learn more about battery technology and safety, read CCPS Monograph - Process Safety and the Energy Transition: Battery Technology here!

Be sure to check out our other episodes from the CCPS Monograph series:

Episode 141 - CPS Monograph Review: Safer Technologies and Alternative Analysis

Episode 143 - CCPS Monograph - Process Safety in Business Financial Decisions