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Closing the Gap Between Policy and Practice in Critical Incidents
Recently, I had the opportunity to join Jason Assir, CEO & Co-Founder of EnergyGigs, for a webinar focused on a critical topic: what actually happens when safety moves from policy to practice during an incident. It was a wide-ranging conversation, but it centered...
Adapt, Listen, Have Fun
“Adapt or die.” “Listen to your customers.” “Have fun at work.” These three mantras have been part of my career from the start. I was able to work for companies like Disney and a major league baseball team as a college student and just after I graduated. Disney...
Now That National Safety Month is Over, Welcome to the National Safety Month Blog
June is traditionally recognized as National Safety Month in the business world. It’s a great time to continue to raise awareness, discuss current trends in safety (COVID 19, anyone?), and refocus our efforts. But what changes on July 1? The correct answer should...
Safety and Financial Criteria: Short Term vs Long Term
Recently, I was looking through our content files and came across a post I wrote in 2014. As I read it, it struck me how it could apply almost exactly to the situation we find ourselves in today. Here it is: “The realities of our industry require a rigorous test for...
What Now?
Emergency Readiness in the Industrial Market Uncertainty, Opportunity, and Necessity Converge It’s May 21st. Here in Texas, my family and I have been “at home” since March 15. Our two older children have finished their college semesters online from home. We’ve ordered...
Why Emergency Readiness at Your Site is Even More Important in the Midst of a Global Emergency
I spent some time on a call with a new AllClear customer this morning. His site is in a unique situation, in that they have a functioning AllClear system, but they have not yet run their first drill with AllClear. In fact, the COVID-19 pandemic required changes in...
Continuous Improvement – Emergency Readiness While the Business World is on Pause
With the world on “Pause”, the rhythm of daily life has changed. Penalties and opportunities come with the change. The fact that very few are driving or flying means that major parts of our industry are suffering. At the same time, being in lockdown opens time to do things that we’ve been meaning to do.
Wrap Up: Digital Transformation Series
This blog is the sixth in a six-part series discussing how Digital Transformation will affect Emergency Preparedness. Throughout this series, we explore how Digital Transformation is helping to positively impact Emergency Readiness in the Petrochemical and Refining sectors.
Industrial Emergency Response: 2020 and Beyond
This blog is part five in a six-part series discussing how Digital Transformation will affect Emergency Preparedness. Throughout this series, we explore how Digital Transformation is helping to positively impact Emergency Readiness in the Petrochemical and Refining sectors.