health & safety management
Fire suppression systems for tanks: Foam, water, and hybrids
Fire protection systems incorporate integrated components to detect fires as quickly as possible.
Industrial safety is a core component of operational continuity across energy facilities, terminals, refineries and hydrocarbon transport systems. It integrates risk management methodologies, operational controls and HSE performance systems aimed at protecting people, assets and the environment. Within the energy value chain, it ensures stable operations, minimizes unplanned shutdowns and supports process integrity in high-risk environments.
Globally, regulatory frameworks in USA, LATAM and Europe demand robust compliance, technical audits and structured management systems (ISO 45001, OSHA, EU Directives). Under this context, occupational safety becomes an enabler of reliability, efficiency and operational sustainability.
This category focuses on the operational and regulatory foundations that ensure industrial safety and occupational health across energy facilities, and include:
- HSE management systems and regulatory compliance (ISO 45001, OSHA 29 CFR).
- Hazard identification and risk analysis (PHA, HAZOP, JSA).
- Operational controls and safe work permits.
- Incident prevention and analysis (RCA, causal models, reporting).
- Mechanical integrity programs and hazardous energy control (LOTO).
- Occupational health, ergonomics and medical surveillance.
- Safety culture and leadership in operations.
- HSE digitalization: real-time monitoring, automation and analytics.
Occupational safety represents one of the most demanding technical areas in the energy sector due to process risks, occupational exposure and high-hazard operations. Sharing specialized knowledge supports professionals in implementing stronger controls, improving risk assessment and enhancing operational reliability.
Inspenet develops this category to provide applicable insights, technical guidance and a global perspective of HSE performance. The content helps engineers and supervisors strengthen critical safeguards, reinforce safety culture and adopt evidence-based practices aligned with the needs of modern energy operations.
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Zero Harm: A new standard in maritime risk management
Zero Harm is a management approach that seeks to eliminate harm to people and the environment through a culture of prevention, risk analysis, and…
health & safety management
Thermal oxidizer: Advanced treatment of industrial gases
Learn how the thermal oxidizer optimizes the treatment of industrial gases and ensures the efficient control of pollutant emissions. .
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Safety culture at liquid terminals
In and liquid terminals, safety culture is the backbone of operational excellence. Small oversights cause catastrophic accidents.
health & safety management
Ergonomics in control rooms: Enhancing Operator performance
Importance of ergonomics in control rooms to improve performance, safety, and well-being of personnel.
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Passive fire protection: What is it and how does it work?
Passive fire protection limits the spread of fire with resistant materials and designs.
health & safety management
Volatile Organic Compounds: Reduction and control strategies
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), derived from carbon and non-metallic elements, are emitted from chemical sources, altering ecosystems and causing damage to public health.
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Confined space equipment: Innovations in worker safety
Innovations in confined space equipment that improve safety and reduce occupational hazards.
health & safety management
Suspended scaffolds: Types, components and main uses
Suspended scaffolds optimize access and safety at heights. Versatile for cleaning, maintenance and inspection.
health & safety management
Industrial Safety: Towards Integrated Risk and Resource Management
The integration of industrial safety and sustainability promotes safe and environmentally responsible operations.