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Process Safety Lessons

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On halfway to net zero Driver shortages crippling supply chains

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Companies reliant on chemicals fear impact of new rules

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www.chemicalindustryjournal.co.uk / issue 23 /

3 welcome 4-5 Contents 16-18 Chemicals & climate change

What steps have been taken and what comes next in the fight against climate change?

36-38 Distribution & Logistics

The Chemical Business Association has written to the Prime Minister calling for urgent Government action to resolve the chronic shortage of HGV driver shortages that are creating serious issues and delays in the supply chain.

44-45 Processing Safety Management

The fundamental fact is that, regardless of technological advances since the start of the industrial revolution, key aspects of every process safety management system rely on human beings.

60-61 Software automation

Investment in process control and smart digital technologies can help brownfield sites achieve production efficiencies and achieve sustainability goals, says Steve Leech, Business Manager, Process Control Systems UK & Ireland, Siemens Digital Industries.

62-63 Innovation

Three chemical engineering researchers have been awarded the Andrew Fellowship by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) to advance the field of catalysis.

66-67 UK Reach

The latest survey of British Coatings Federation (BCF) members reveals UK coatings manufacturers are increasingly concerned about the effects of the new UK chemical regulations.

73-88 ChemUK 2021

Presenting over 350 exhibitors and 150+ expert speakers, CHEMUK 2021 is the only large-scale trade show that brings together the UK’s chemicals, chemical processing, and chemical product formulation & chemical-using industries.