The CSB issues safety recommendations to prevent the recurrence or reduce the likelihood or consequences of similar incidents or hazards in the future. Recommendations are issued to a variety of parties, including government entities, safety organizations, trade unions, trade associations, corporations, emergency response organizations, educational institutions, and public interest groups. Recommendations are published in CSB reports and are closed only by vote of the Board. The CSB tracks all recommendations and communicates regularly with recommendations recipients to ensure that the recommended corrective actions are implemented.

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Kaltech Industries Waste Mixing Explosion (3 Recommendations)
Kaltech Industries and Beyond Signs (3 Recommendations)
Open: 0% | Closed: 100%
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Final Report Released On: September 30, 2003

2002-02-I-NY-6

Develop and implement a written hazard communication program that includes the following requirements: Maintaining a list of hazardous materials used in the workplace. Labeling of hazardous materials. Maintaining material safety data sheets and making them available to the workforce. Training of employees on chemical hazards and their safeguards in languages understood by the workforce.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

2002-02-I-NY-7

Implement hazardous waste management practices that include the following: Characterization of unknown waste materials prior to mixing or disposal. Labeling of all waste containers with the words ?Hazardous Waste? and any other wording necessary to communicate the specific hazards associated with the material. Formal hazardous waste management training program.


Status: Closed - Unacceptable Action/No Response Received
Closed - Unacceptable Action/No Response Received (C - UA/NRR) - Recipient responds by expressing disagreement with the need outlined in the recommendation and the Board concludes that further correspondence on, or discussion of, the matter would not change the recipient?s position.
 

2002-02-I-NY-0 REITERATED!

Implement hazardous waste management practices that include the following: Characterization of unknown waste materials prior to mixing or disposal. Labeling of all waste containers with the words ?Hazardous Waste? and any other wording necessary to communicate the specific hazards associated with the material. Formal hazardous waste management training program.


Status: Closed - Unacceptable Action/No Response Received
Closed - Unacceptable Action/No Response Received (C - UA/NRR) - Recipient responds by expressing disagreement with the need outlined in the recommendation and the Board concludes that further correspondence on, or discussion of, the matter would not change the recipient?s position.