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 memlein@verrill-law.com 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