Process Safety Incident Alert: Fatal Fire at Industrial Trading Company in China
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On Monday, November 21, 2022, hot work activities at an industrial trading company in China led to a fatal fire when cotton cloth located near the welding activities went up in flames. The fire killed 38, injured 2, and took over 4 hours to extinguish. In this episode, Rob and Molly bring you the latest information about the incident, and offer a reminder about the role that a robust hot work program plays in preventing loss of life.  Read more about the incident here and here.  View the CSB's Dangers of Hot Work video here.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amplifyyourprocesssafety/message
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