Dangers of Hot Work
6/7/2010
Key lessons to prevent flammable vapor
explosions caused by welding and cutting.... More
Oil and Gas Sites Need Security and Warning SIgns
4/13/2010
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board has collected information on a number of oil tank explosions between 1985 and 2008 that resulted in fatal injuries to teenagers and young adults. In general, these occurred when teenagers were gathering, socializing, or playing around petroleum storage tanks. ... More
About the CSB
5/19/2009
Describes how CSB investigations help to prevent major chemical accidents. ... More
Take More Action to Prevent Dust Explosions
2/4/2009
One year after 14 workers died in an explosion at Imperial Sugar, combustible dust fires and explosions continue to occur at U.S. businesses. OSHA has not begun rulemaking on a comprehensive combustible dust standard, as recommended by the Chemical Safety Board in 2006. More needs to be done, according to CSB Chairman John Bresland. That's the safety message for February 4, 2009.
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Protect Public Employees from Workplace Accidents
1/25/2009
Millions of state, county, and city employees perform vital work for the American people. But in 26 states, public employees are not covered by OSHA standards. It's time to change that, according to CSB Chairman John Bresland. That's the safety message for January 26, 2009.
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Prevent Accidents During Subfreezing Weather
1/7/2009
As temperatures continue to drop, it's important for process plants to be prepared for the unique safety challenges of subfreezing weather, according to CSB Chairman John Bresland. That's the safety message for January 7, 2009. ... More
Maintain Process Safety During the Recession
12/19/2008
Refineries and chemical plants are facing serious economic difficulties but still need to maintain their focus on process safety, according to CSB Chairman John Bresland. That's the CSB Safety Message for December 22, 2008.
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Fire from Ice
7/9/2008
Fire cripples a refinery after propane leaks from a frozen dead leg. ... More
Emergency in Apex
4/16/2008
A North Carolina town is evacuated when fire engulfs a hazardous waste depot. ... More
Reactive Hazards
7/31/2007
Four major accidents illustrate the dangers from uncontrolled chemical accidents. ... More
