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All the latest breaking health and safety news. From the Health and Safety Executive, process safety, to workplace and high hazard sites, browse Reynolds Training Services’ complete collection of articles, news, tips and advice on health and safety.
Tank Storage Association (TSA) appoints new president
The Tank Storage Association is an industry based organisation whose members are dedicated to the professional provision of third party bulk liquid storage in the UK. Current President, Andrew Amos, has announced he is stepping down from the position. However, he will recommence as the role of vice-president in order to accelerate TSA's future plans. Paul Denmead, Director of Terminal [...]
Processing the value of safety performance Indicators
Process Safety Performance Indicators mark the difference between a safe and unsafe site. After all, the knowledge we acquire is critical to: Preventing major incidents such as Buncefield Learning from events to avoid similar occurrences in the future Accurate reporting informs decision makers, metrics providing a guide against which safety systems can be tailored at site and group level. [...]
The Three P’s: Plant, Process, People
Poor process safety management can have devastating impacts on sites and, equally, strong protective barriers can prevent, control and mitigate incidents. Good process safety management, of course, doesn’t happen by accident. It requires active engagement across all aspects of plant, process and people. Let’s take a look how the 3 P's work together in harmonious health and safety: 1. Plant: [...]
Are you feeling competent?
So what is a competence management system? The Process Safety Leadership Group defines it as: “A combination of practical and thinking skills, experience and knowledge. It means the ability to undertake responsibilities and to perform activities to a recognised standard on a regular basis.” In plain old English, this simply means introducing arrangements to control a cycle of activities within [...]
NEBOSH ITC Oil and Gas Operational Safety
ITC Oil and Gas Operational Safety, accredited by NEBOSH, is the most important Oil and Gas Health and Safety qualification you could have on your CV. With a strong focus on EU Health and Safety standards and management structure, the advantage is that you will have the skills to be able to manage Health and Safety issues home and away. [...]
Tank Storage Association highlights the importance of member feedback
The Tank Storage Association (TSA) has been the face of the UK's bulk liquid storage providers for almost 40 years and during that time, the TSA has worked hard to ensure the industry's voice is heard across political, regulatory and commercial channels. Representing 23 companies that have over 300 terminals in the UK, plus international relations, the TSA says that [...]
