
What’s that? Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No … it’s … well, a … storage tanker. A 36-year-old artist from Switzerland has opened a can of worms …
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The death toll has risen to five with 40 people still missing after a runaway train containing crude oil exploded in the Canadian town of Lac-Megantic, police say. Maine officials …
Read MorePetrochemical train bursts into flames in Quebec
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A driverless train pulling over 70 tankers of crude oil derailed and burst into flames in a Canadian town on Saturday, triggering the evacuation of around 1,000 people. Maine officials, …
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The weather’s not the only thing changing at the moment. Come October 1st, 2013, regulations surrounding for the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR) will undergo a makeover. The …
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Lorraine Birch, managing director of Preston information management firm, IBEX, has warned that companies are putting employees’ health at risk by taking safety shortcuts. Ms Birch voiced concerns that some …
Read MoreEsso and Austin & McLean admit safety breach over death
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Esso and one of its contractors, Austin & McLean, have pleaded guilty to health and safety breaches following the death of an employee at Fawley oil refinery five years ago. …
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They come in different shapes, they come in different sizes. Some are big, some are small. We’re talking about businesses, of course. What did you think we meant? We are …
Read MoreHSE code cuts back on unnecessary inspections
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A new code designed to prevent unnecessary health and safety inspections has been published by the Health and Safety Executive. The LA National Code sets out the risk-based approach that …
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A conference to mark the 25th anniversary of Piper Alpha is set to be told that safety on North Sea oil platforms is being jeopardised as workers are too scared …
Read MoreProcess safety conference coming to CATCH
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With last week’s Humber Chemical Focus event now in the rearview mirror, CATCH is gearing up to host another industry get-together. This time round, the Humber Major Hazards Group will …
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