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In this episode, we sit down for another conversation with the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB). This time, Molly and Jo talk with Supervisory Chemical Incident Investigator Lauren Johnson, Chemical Incident Investigator Melike Yersiz, P.E., and Video Producer and Public Affairs Specialist Shauna Lawhorne. We discuss how each CSB employee ended up at the agency, what a company can expect when the CSB comes to investigate an incident, some examples of how and when subject matter experts are used to assist with investigations, what has most surprised each of them during the course of their investigations, and how recommendations are tracked and managed. Then we get to ask everything we've been wondering about the CSB videos; how the CSB decides which investigations get a video, how they condense the investigation's material down, some details about the iconic narrator, and more.



A heartfelt thank you to all three CSB guests for their appearances on this episode, and to CSB Communications Manager, Hillary Cohen. To learn more about the CSB, please visit csb.gov, and if you haven't already be sure to check out our previous episode with the CSB: "Episode 101 - Conversations with the CSB - Part 1". To learn more about the CSB's accidental release reporting rule, and to access the published data, visit https://www.csb.gov/news/incident-report-rule-form-/.


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In this episode, Molly and Magi sit down with two U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) chemical incident investigators, Lauren Grim, P.E., CFEI and Drew Sahli. Lauren and Drew detail how each of their career paths led them to their current roles, what their jobs as chemical incident investigators are like, and, for those interested in also working at the CSB, the type of background and experience best suited for the job. Next, Molly and Magi ask about the size of the CSB agency, the challenges, surprises, and takeaways they've had during investigations, and their thoughts on how the CSB final investigation reports and videos should be utilized. Finally, Molly and Magi get to ask what all of us have been dying to know; now that the CSB has cleared their backlog of reports, what are they up to next? Be sure to tune in to this episode to find out, and subscribe to the show so you'll be the first to hear "Conversations with the CSB - Part 2" when it becomes available.



A huge thank you to Lauren Grim and Drew Sahil for their guest appearances on this episode, and to CSB Communications Manager, Hillary Cohen. To learn more about the CSB, please visit csb.gov.


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We've made it to episode 100, can you believe it? We invite you to celebrate this milestone with us in today's very special episode. Join the current Amplify team members as well as two former team members in reminiscing about the early days of the podcast, hear some fun facts about our audience, episodes, and past guests, learn which of our episodes made the top 10 most popular list, our goals for the future of the show, and more. Be sure to stick around to the end for some funny clips that have never before been aired. A special thank you to Wesley Carter and John Doan for joining us for the beginning of this episode. And thank you to you, our listeners, as we wouldn't be doing this without you. Thank you for sticking around for 100 episodes, and cheers to 100 more.

Time stamps:

Introduction: 00:00:36

Kick Off to Who is Who (Rob Bartlett, Molly Myers, Magi Riech, Jo Pastor, John Doan, Wesley Carter): 00:02:11

Fun Facts about Our Show (Listens, Guests, Listener Locations/Ages, Episodes): 00:33:17

Our Top 10 Episodes: 00:45:54

Feedback on the Show: 00:56:24

Closing & Where We're Headed: 00:57:12

Funny Clips: 1:03:10



We'd love to hear what you thought about this episode, which episode so far has been your favorite, or what you want to hear about next. Send the show an email at podcast@amplifyconsultants.com.




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In today's episode, Rob sits down with Blaine J. Hoffmann, from The SafetyPro Podcast, to discuss his new book, titled "Rethinking SAFETY Culture". Blaine details why he was motivated to write the book, how he defines safety culture, and discusses ways to implement the ideas he presents in "Rethinking SAFETY Culture". He also talks about his recommendations for digital safety management systems, how KPIs can be used to improve safety cultures, and more.



Find Blaine on LinkedIn here, find "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" on Amazon here, and be sure to check out Blaine's library of over 175 episodes at ⁠thesafetypropodcast.com⁠ or wherever you find your podcasts.


We also invite you to check out our previous episodes with Blaine, where we teamed up to discuss a variety of topics from both a process safety lens and an occupational safety lens.
Episode 23 - Incident Investigation with The SafetyPro Podcast
Episode 24 - Emergency Planning & Response with The SafetyPro Podcast
Episode 27 - Contractor Management with The SafetyPro Podcast
Episode 28 - Hot Work with The SafetyPro Podcast


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In this episode, Rob is joined by the newest member of the Amplify Process Safety team, Magi Riech. Rob sits down with Magi to talk about her background and her journey into process safety throughout her career, and what fuels her passion for PSM/RMP. Welcome to the A Team, Magi!



To connect with Magi, find her on LinkedIn here or email her at magali.riech@amplifyconsultants.com.



To learn more about the rest of our team, visit www.amplifyconsultants.com/about or check out our other intro episodes below:
Episode 0 - Amplify Your Process Safety Introduction
Episode 30 - The A-Team
Episode 43 - Introducing Molly



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In this episode, Molly is joined by the newest member of the A Team, Magi Riech, to discuss the CSB's final investigation report on the 2020 fatal oil and gas well blowout in Burleson County, Texas. The incident occurred on January 29, 2020, and the CSB released their final investigation report on this incident on December 26, 2023. On the day of the incident, oil and gas escaped the well during workover operations, and found an ignition source, ultimately leading to a flash fire that burned and killed three contract workers. Today, Molly and Magi discuss what exactly happened, delve into the contributing factors, cover the CSB's recommendations, and highlight the takeaways that any company could learn from this incident.

Find the CSB's final report for the incident we discussed today ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠.
Find the CSB's final report on the Pryor Trust Fatal Gas Well Blowout and Fire that we mentioned in this episode here.

Stay tuned for Episode 98, in which we give Magi a proper introduction to our listeners.

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