Plant Safety and Security
Worker dies on Gulf gas platform
A worker assisting in abandonment operations died Monday morning at a non-producing natural gas platform owned by Hilcorp Energy Co. in the Gulf of Mexico, U.S. officials said. » more
Blowout preventer overhaul way off
The blowout preventer that failed on a BP well last year was four years overdue for maintenance under driller Transocean Ltd.’s internal guidelines, a U.S. regulator said. » more
Even firewalls have holes
Firewalls are the main barriers between an organization’s internal and external networks. Over the past 25 years, they have become the foundation of perimeter security and there are those that... » more
Oak Ridge hit by cyber attack
An advanced persistent threat cyber attack forced Oak Ridge National Laboratory to shut down all Internet access and email systems. » more
Secure OPC keeps attackers at bay
Automation systems remain vulnerable and exposed. Past experiences like Stuxnet and last month’s revelations about SCADA system vulnerabilities show networks are sitting ducks to any aggressive and... » more
Talk to me: Security in action, or inaction
When it comes time to talk about security plans, it becomes so easy to cry the proverbial “Wolf!” “Everyone will be hit. You are playing with fire. Disaster is just around the corner.” The cries are... » more
Antidote for Stuxnet-like attacks hits market
A new defense for killer intrusions to corporate networks and industrial control systems presumes that external firewalls won’t work at all times. Eventually enemy viruses will get to the soft side... » more
Modular safety system monitors machine inputs
elobau sensor technology’s programmable safety controller, eloProg, can be extended to up to 72 safety inputs with a total of 8 OSSD. » more
Tutorial: Hazard and risk categories for electrical workplace safety
As the electrical work environment becomes more hazardous, the need for arc flash, electrical transient, and electrical shock protection increases. Standards are cited and advice follows for ways to... » more
Safety relay monitors safety of circuits, helps OEMs
Eaton's ESR5 safety relay expands the diversified industrial manufacturer's safety solutions for North American customers. The relay is engineered for OEMs to monitor safety circuits and enhance... » more
Artificial leaf can power up homes
An advanced solar cell the size of a playing card can now mimic photosynthesis, which could lead to a cheaper source of electricity. » more
Electrocuting a fully engulfed fire
Imagine the scary scenario: Flames halt firefighters trying to rescue a family inside a burning home. » more
UL certifies industrial devices' safety
Underwriters Laboratory is pushing its safety oversight of products and processes to the manufacturing and industrial stage. » more
Users accountable in security solutions
End users are becoming more aware they need a security solution these days, but the problem is they need to be able to sit down and to focus on their main priorities. » more
End users are becoming more aware they need a security solution these days, but the problem is they need to be able to sit down and to focus on their main priorities. » more
ABB chief: Remain security aware
Security is a hot and important topic for the manufacturing industry and if anyone thinks the Stuxnet attack just focused on one area, they need to think again, ABB’s chief executive said Tuesday. » more
Security is a hot and important topic for the manufacturing industry and if anyone thinks the Stuxnet attack just focused on one area, they need to think again, ABB’s chief executive said Tuesday. » more
Finding logic in safety instrumented systems
Industrial process industry is experiencing a dynamic growth in functional process safety applications. » more
Industrial process industry is experiencing a dynamic growth in functional process safety applications. » more
Worker dies on Gulf gas platformA worker assisting in abandonment operations died Monday morning at a non-producing natural gas platform owned by Hilcorp Energy Co. in the Gulf of Mexico, U.S. officials said. » more
Gatlinburg sewage plant not up to specs
The Gatlinburg Wastewater Sewage Plant basin that failed recently leaving two dead did not follow exact design specifications, a forensic engineer said Monday. » more
The Gatlinburg Wastewater Sewage Plant basin that failed recently leaving two dead did not follow exact design specifications, a forensic engineer said Monday. » more
Firing up a burner system
Addition of new technology through safety instrumented system brings paper mill more advanced diagnostics and a big boost in security features. » more
Addition of new technology through safety instrumented system brings paper mill more advanced diagnostics and a big boost in security features. » more
Blowout preventer overhaul way offThe blowout preventer that failed on a BP well last year was four years overdue for maintenance under driller Transocean Ltd.’s internal guidelines, a U.S. regulator said. » more
BP sues partners for Gulf disaster
It seems fitting that now the legal nightmares start up as BP sued the maker of the device that failed to stop last year’s Gulf oil spill and the owner of the rig that exploded, alleging that... » more
It seems fitting that now the legal nightmares start up as BP sued the maker of the device that failed to stop last year’s Gulf oil spill and the owner of the rig that exploded, alleging that... » more
Blowout preventer not tested to shear pipe
The blowout preventer that failed to stop last year’s Gulf of Mexico oil spill hadn’t been tested to see if it could cut through a bent drill pipe, said a senior official of the company that made the... » more
The blowout preventer that failed to stop last year’s Gulf of Mexico oil spill hadn’t been tested to see if it could cut through a bent drill pipe, said a senior official of the company that made the... » more
Fraud foray fools phishing filter
A new phishing technique allows attackers to bypass the fraud warnings issued by browsers such as Firefox and Chrome. » more
A new phishing technique allows attackers to bypass the fraud warnings issued by browsers such as Firefox and Chrome. » more
Even firewalls have holesFirewalls are the main barriers between an organization’s internal and external networks. Over the past 25 years, they have become the foundation of perimeter security and there are those that... » more
Water utility suffers cyber incident
A water utility reported a cyber incident when remote users experienced difficulties logging into the control systems, according to an ICS-CERT report. » more
A water utility reported a cyber incident when remote users experienced difficulties logging into the control systems, according to an ICS-CERT report. » more
Oak Ridge hit by cyber attackAn advanced persistent threat cyber attack forced Oak Ridge National Laboratory to shut down all Internet access and email systems. » more
FPL wind turbine hack a hoax
Not all reports of cyber incidents are real. Sometimes they turn out to be a hoax. » more
Not all reports of cyber incidents are real. Sometimes they turn out to be a hoax. » more
NSA chief: Grid ripe for attack
Electric companies in the United States might not be able to protect the power grid in the United States from a cyber attack, said the director of the National Security Agency (NSA). » more
Electric companies in the United States might not be able to protect the power grid in the United States from a cyber attack, said the director of the National Security Agency (NSA). » more
Secure OPC keeps attackers at bayAutomation systems remain vulnerable and exposed. Past experiences like Stuxnet and last month’s revelations about SCADA system vulnerabilities show networks are sitting ducks to any aggressive and... » more
Talk to me: Security in action, or inactionWhen it comes time to talk about security plans, it becomes so easy to cry the proverbial “Wolf!” “Everyone will be hit. You are playing with fire. Disaster is just around the corner.” The cries are... » more
Antidote for Stuxnet-like attacks hits marketA new defense for killer intrusions to corporate networks and industrial control systems presumes that external firewalls won’t work at all times. Eventually enemy viruses will get to the soft side... » more
Modular safety system monitors machine inputselobau sensor technology’s programmable safety controller, eloProg, can be extended to up to 72 safety inputs with a total of 8 OSSD. » more
Tutorial: Hazard and risk categories for electrical workplace safetyAs the electrical work environment becomes more hazardous, the need for arc flash, electrical transient, and electrical shock protection increases. Standards are cited and advice follows for ways to... » more
GE targets industrial efficiency with GE Energy Optimization Specialists
GE Energy Optimization Specialists address electrical, motor and service needs, according to GE, to increase efficiency, productivity, and safety. » more
GE Energy Optimization Specialists address electrical, motor and service needs, according to GE, to increase efficiency, productivity, and safety. » more
Safety relay monitors safety of circuits, helps OEMs Eaton's ESR5 safety relay expands the diversified industrial manufacturer's safety solutions for North American customers. The relay is engineered for OEMs to monitor safety circuits and enhance... » more
Artificial leaf can power up homesAn advanced solar cell the size of a playing card can now mimic photosynthesis, which could lead to a cheaper source of electricity. » more
Electrocuting a fully engulfed fireImagine the scary scenario: Flames halt firefighters trying to rescue a family inside a burning home. » more
UL certifies industrial devices' safetyUnderwriters Laboratory is pushing its safety oversight of products and processes to the manufacturing and industrial stage. » more
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