ABB's How to manage electrostatic hazards

19th September @ CATCH

This forum will provide an update on key industry topics, share best practice, demonstrate a practical approach and give an opportunity to network with other industry colleagues.

Electrostatic hazards are common in all sectors of the process industry and result in fires and explosions on almost a daily basis. In order to comply with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR), companies must carry out a risk assessment that considers all potential ignition sources, including electrostatic discharges. This event introduces the nature of electrostatics and outlines a 5-step approach to identifying

hazards and applying risk control measures.

Graeme Ellis is a Senior Safety Consultant with ABB Global Consulting, specialising in process hazard identification and risk assessment techniques. In addition to consultancy assignments he tutors on a range of process safety courses and has presented papers at a number of international conferences.

Location:   CATCH, Grimsby

Date:          19th September 2008

Time:         12:00 Coffee

                  12:15 How to manage electrostatic hazards

                  12:50 Questions and answers

                  13:00 Buffet lunch

                  13:30 Close

Registration

The forums are aimed at operating company personnel only, in the chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, metals, pulp & paper and consumer industries.

Places are limited so please contact Sarah Janes to register

Tel:             01642 372030

Email:         sarah.janes@gb.abb.com

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