CNCEC(SH:601117) Zhong Guo Hua Gong Bao·2025-09-12 02:24Core Insights - The CSB report highlights systemic deficiencies in safety operations, equipment integrity management, safety instrument management, work permits, and change management across over 20 U.S. chemical companies, emphasizing the need for improved chemical process safety management [1][2] Group 1: Accident Statistics - The report covers 25 chemical accidents from May 2020 to August 2024 across 14 U.S. states, resulting in 7 fatalities, 23 injuries, and approximately $1 billion in property damage [1] - 16 accidents involved the "safety operation" element, with 10 related to abnormal condition handling [1] - Other elements involved include equipment integrity management (12 accidents), safety instrument management (10 accidents), work permits (8 accidents), change management (6 accidents), contractor safety management (5 accidents), risk management (4 accidents), inherently safer design (2 accidents), emergency preparedness and response (2 accidents), safety education and training (2 accidents), and accident event management (1 accident) [1] Group 2: Recommendations for Improvement - Companies should enhance abnormal condition handling by establishing early warning and response mechanisms, focusing on identifying, reporting, and managing abnormal conditions [2] - A dual mechanism of preventive maintenance and predictive monitoring should be implemented for equipment integrity management, including regular inspections and real-time monitoring technologies [3] - A comprehensive safety instrument system covering design, installation, and operation should be established, including redundancy for critical process parameters and regular functional testing [3] - Effective risk control measures should be implemented for operations involving hazardous materials, including dedicated monitoring personnel and energy isolation measures [4] - Change management protocols should be strengthened, requiring risk assessments and control measures for any adjustments in process parameters, material changes, or equipment modifications [4][5]