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The HAZOP field, in writing
Industry news and market moves for working consultants, plus the evergreen guides their clients keep asking about.
News
CSB final report on Givaudan Louisville explosion: runaway reaction, undersized relief, and a control room 40 feet away
The CSB's final report on the fatal November 2024 reactor rupture finds an unrecognized runaway decomposition reaction, an emergency relief system four times too small, and facility siting failures.
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hazop.cc launches: the HAZOP consulting market, indexed
21 firms and independent facilitators across 7 regions at launch — plus a weekly brief on industry news and who's winning work. Here's what we're building and why.
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EPA's RMP rollback proposal: what changes for PHA and compliance work as the final rule approaches
EPA's February 2026 proposal would scale back the 2024 RMP amendments — reduced STAA requirements and closer alignment with OSHA PSM. Comments closed in April; a final rule is expected late 2026.
Guide
What Does a HAZOP Study Cost? (2026)
Day rates, study-size math, what drives the bill up, and why the cheapest facilitator is usually the most expensive decision.
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How to Choose a HAZOP Consultant (2026)
What separates a chair who finds scenarios from one who fills templates — certification signals, red flags, and the questions to ask before you book.
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HAZOP Chair vs. Scribe: Roles, Qualifications, and Day Rates
Two roles, two skill sets, one study. Who does what, why combining them fails, and what each should cost you.