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 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 tori.hargis@amplifyconsultants.com.

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