Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) are a method of analysing ‘leading’ and ‘lagging’ safety measures, encouraging a positive safety culture whilst allowing ongoing assurance that risks are being adequately controlled.  » More Details

Issue Date: 01/04/2010

The OECD Guidance on Safety Performance Indicators (‘SPI Guidance’) was developed in close cooperation with OECD member countries as well as representatives of industry, other international organisations, and non-governmental organisations active in the area of chemical emergency prevention, preparedness and response.  » More Details

Issue Date: 01/04/2010

A high pressure ethylene pipeline leakage occurred on the morning of 27th February 2008 at the Antwerp harbour causing damage to nearby infrastructural works.  » More Details

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Reports of injuries being caused to workers by moving parts of unguarded equipment are relatively common. » More Details

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Reports published following investigations of major accidents provide a source of learning opportunities available to all. However, companies sometimes miss these because they feel accidents happening to others do not apply directly to them. » More Details

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News in issue 211 » More Details

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Events » More Details

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Two incidents related to confined space entry. » More Details

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A major leak of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) occurred from the gas carrier ship Ennerdale while cargo sampling operations were being carried out at Fawley Marine Terminal (FMT) in Hampshire, England.
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Safety case studies and lessons learned from issue 211, February 2010. » More Details

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