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What was the primary cause of the pressure vessel failure at Loy-Lange Box Company?

• A sudden, unexpected mechanical malfunction.

• A lack of proper training for the operators.

• Long-term corrosion due to ineffective management and inadequate repairs.

• An external impact from a neighboring building.

What critical elements of an effective safety management system were Loy-Lange lacking, which could have prevented the incident?

• Excessive focus on employee training and certification.

• Mechanical integrity, incident investigation, and effective corrosion prevention programs.

• Strict adherence to production quotas and efficiency metrics.

• Outsourcing all safety responsibilities to third-party contractors.

How could this explosion have been prevented?