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 brian@brianfielkow.com and visit his website at brianfielkow.com!

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