Safety

LITHIUM BATTERIES The importance of the hazards posed by lithium batteries in the air transport chain can be gauged from the turnout at a recent two-day workshop organised by IATA. There were some surprises in store for attendees

PROCESS SAFETY All employees in any organisation need to be competent in the role they perform and be fully aware of both personal and process safety requirements. This is vital in high-hazard industries such as refining, chemical manufacturing and storage terminal operations, as continuing incidents prove

US With its ranks still growing, the National Association of Chemical Distributors this past November rewarded a number of its members for their particular efforts in advancing the cause of both the Association and the industry as a whole

AIR NTSB is pressing for more protection against fire in aircraft cargo compartments. Some parcel carriers are already ahead of the game and see the potential for even better performance