Amplify Your Process Safety

In this episode, William McBride joins the podcast for the third time. Will is General Manager of Mechanical Integrity at XCEL, an industrial inspection company, and joins Rob to discuss his article in the January 2026 edition of the Pipeline & Gas Journal. This episode is all about how to apply common sense to pressure vessel inspections and Mechanical Integrity programs using cost-effective and practical approaches that align with safety standards. Tune in for more!

To connect with Will, connect with him on LinkedIn here or find him on Xcelgrp.com

To read Will's article, check it out here!

Don't forget to check out Will's other episodes:

Episode 7 - API 510 with Guest William McBrideEpisode 75 - Mechanical Integrity (MI) Inspection Requirements with Guest William McBride

In this episode, Rob is joined by Maye Emlein, an attorney at Verrill Law specializing in environmental law, to discuss the complexities of process safety management and risk management programs in facilities with interconnected and co-located processes. In this episode, you'll learn all about applicability, gray areas, and recent enforcement trends. Tune in for practical insights for facilities navigating regulatory requirements, and strategies to ensure compliance and safety!

To connect with Maye, email her at [email protected] or find her on LinkedIn here!

For more episodes focusing on the legal requirements of process safety management, check out these episodes featuring Mat Todaro, also of Verrill Law:

Episode 25 - After the EPA Inspector Leaves with Guest Mathew Todaro

Episode 35 - Environmental Compliance Audits with Guest Mathew Todaro

Episode 52 - EPA's General Duty Clause with Guest Mathew Todaro

Episode 56 - Implementing EPA's General Duty Clause (GDC) (Does not feature Mat, but is a companion episode to #52)

Episode 106 - EPA's National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives with Guest Mathew Todaro

Episode 115 - RMP 101 with Guest Mathew Todaro

In this episode, Rob is joined by his college roommate and friend, Elliot Gabelnick, to discuss the management of process safety in spin-off companies. Elliot has over 30 years of experience with DuPont and is now the Director of Global Process Safety and Risk Management at their spin-off company, Qnity Electronics. This episode is all about the importance of proper strategies for risk management, system modernization, and management of change in spin-off companies, and the extra challenges of complying with differing local standards in international companies. Tune in for more!

Got a question for Elliot? Message him on LinkedIn here!

In this episode, Magi and Tori break down the most recent CSB final report on the June 4, 2025 furnace fire and explosion at the Shell Polymers Monaca facility. While thankfully there were no injuries or fatalities from this incident, it did cause approximately $95 million in damages to the facility. Tune in to hear what happened, how it likely could have been avoided, and the importance of proper training for all facility staff.

For more about this incident, read the final report here.

For more CSB final report breakdowns, check out the episodes below!

Episode 151 - CSB Incident Breakdown: Coke Oven Explosion at United States Steel Corporation

Episode 150 - CSB Incident Breakdown: September 29, 2024 Fire and Chemical Release at Bio-Lab Inc.

Episode 147 - Incident Breakdown: November 12, 2024 Explosion at the Givaudan Sense Colour Facility in Louisville, KY

In this episode, Rob is joined by guest Brian Fielkow, a business leader, international speaker, and author with an impressive background in industrial safety, to discuss Brian's new book, Making Safety Happen: The Roadmap to a Safe, Productive, and Profitable Business. This episode is all about the importance of proper process safety culture to help prevent serious incidents, including loss of life.

Interested in reading Brian's book? Buy it here!

To connect with Brian, email him at [email protected] and visit his website at brianfielkow.com!

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In this episode, Magi and Tori break down the most recent CSB final report: United States Steel Corporation Clairton Plant Coke Oven Explosion. This incident occurred on August 11, 2025 when a coke oven gas leak ignited and exploded, leaving two employees fatally injured, and four more employees with injuries requiring inpatient hospitalization. Tune in for an in-depth breakdown of what went wrong and how incidents like this can be prevented.

To read the full incident report, check it out here.

For more CSB final report breakdowns, check out the episodes below!

Episode 150 - CSB Incident Breakdown: September 29, 2024 Fire and Chemical Release at Bio-Lab Inc.

Episode 147 - Incident Breakdown: November 12, 2024 Explosion at the Givaudan Sense Colour Facility in Louisville, KY

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

In this episode, Magi and Tori break down the most recent CSB final report: Bio-Lab Inc. Conyers Fire and Chemical Release. This incident caused 17 days of local lockdowns, including almost two weeks of school closures, and caused an estimated $50.5 million in damages. While thankfully there were no injuries associated with this event, it certainly is an extreme example of the havoc that can be caused when safeguards fail, which is much more likely when they are not up to proper process safety standards. Tune in to hear more details, and to learn what can be done to prevent incidents such as these!

The chemicals stored in the warehouse where this incident occurred were trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA), trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA) formulations, sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC), and Bromochloro 5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione (BCDMH) as well as other chemicals.

To read the full incident report, check it out here.

For more CSB final report breakdowns, check out the episodes below!:

Episode 147 - Incident Breakdown: November 12, 2024 Explosion at the Givaudan Sense Colour Facility in Louisville, KY

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 Operations

In this episode, Magi, Jackson, and Tori break down some of the incidents in volume 4 of the CSB's Accidental Release Reporting Rule (AR3) and some of the key takeaways that can help prevent future incidents. This episode covers confined space safety, the importance of following detailed safety procedures, and more!

Looking for more information on Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS)? Check out the episode below:

Episode 123 - Simultaneous Operations - a Safe Work Practice from CCPS

For more about the Accidental Release Reporting Rule, check out volume one here, volume two here, volume three here, and volume four here, and be sure to check out other episodes in our AR3 series!

Episode 121 - ARRR Summaries & Trends

Episode 125 - AR3 Volume Two

Episode 127 - CSB AR3 Breakdown - Preventing Incidents with Proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Episode 130 - CSB AR3 Breakdown: Preventing Injury with Proper PPE

Episode 131 - CSB AR3 Breakdown: Human Error and Incompatible Chemicals

Episode 132 - AR3 Volume Three

Episode 136 - AR3 Breakdown - Pressure Relief: When do you need it and where does it go?

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 [email protected].

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