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Following IEC 61511:
Justifying SIS Equipment
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USW Refinery Survey shows causes of BP explosion prevalent throughout industry
A survey done by the United Steelworkers (USW) union reveals that the conditions that led to the March 2005 explosion at BP’s Texas City refinery are widespread throughout the refining sector and that the industry is failing to learn from such explosions and near-misses.
11/29/2007
Revision of IEC 61508 standard
IEC 61508 is currently being maintained and Mr. Ron Bell describes in this information note the current program schedule for the revision of the standard.
Mr. Ron Bell is Chairman IEC 61508/1-2
9/19/2007
The Baker Report reveals greater need for corporate safety culture in the wake of a deadly refinery accident.
Quick reference to The Baker Report: Details, recommendations and findings from the BP U.S. Refineries Independent Safety Review Panel
6/1/2007
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PAS and EPRI Release “EPRI Alarm Management and Annunciator Applications Guidelines” for the Power Industry
4/21/2008 (Wire)
Emerson enhances Fisher® digital valve controller for smart safety instrumented systems
3/13/2008 (Wire)
Honeywell - Safety Manager is first safety system in process industries to receive NFPA 72 certification from U.S.-certifying Body
2/28/2008 (Wire)
 
   
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