﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" media="screen" href="/cms/includes/css/rss.css"?><!--RSS generated by CSB at Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:46:58 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="https://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="https://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="https://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:feedburner="https://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0"><channel><title>CSB News</title><link>http://www.csb.gov/news/</link><copyright /><generator>CSB</generator><item><title>CSB Releases "Message from the Chairperson"</title><link>http://www.csb.gov/csb-releases-message-from-the-chairperson/</link><description>New video highlights agency priorities, initiatives and objectives</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[New video highlights agency priorities, initiatives and objectives]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Shauna,Lawhorne</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:06:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>On Tenth Anniversary of Tragic Explosion and Fire at BP Texas City Refinery, CSB Chairman Releases Safety Message Calling Attention to the Continued Need for Safety Improvements </title><link>http://www.csb.gov/on-tenth-anniversary-of-tragic-explosion-and-fire-at-bp-texas-city-refinery-csb-chairman-releases-safety-message-calling-attention-to-the-continued-need-for-safety-improvements-/</link><description>Chairman's Safety Message on 10 year Anniversary of BP Texas City </description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chairman's Safety Message on 10 year Anniversary of BP Texas City ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Shauna,Lawhorne</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2015 08:37:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CSB Releases Safety Message Highlighting Important Role of Recommendations Program in Agency Mission</title><link>http://www.csb.gov/csb-releases-safety-message-highlighting-important-role-of-recommendations-program-in-agency-mission/</link><description>The U.S. Chemical Safety Board today released a video safety message discussing the role that the CSB recommendations program plays in ensuring that the Board’s accident investigations have a lasting impact on industrial safety. </description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The U.S. Chemical Safety Board today released a video safety message discussing the role that the CSB recommendations program plays in ensuring that the Board’s accident investigations have a lasting impact on industrial safety. ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>AmericanEagle.com,Admin User</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2014 11:08:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CSB Releases Safety Message on Preventing Accidents in High School Chemistry Labs</title><link>http://www.csb.gov/csb-releases-safety-message-on-preventing-accidents-in-high-school-chemistry-labs/</link><description>“After the Rainbow" focuses on potential dangers in high school chemistry laboratories</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[“After the Rainbow" focuses on potential dangers in high school chemistry laboratories]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Hillary,Cohen</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2013 19:11:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>In Safety Message, CSB Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso Calls for Regulatory Coverage of Reactive Chemicals Following the West Fertilizer Explosion and Fire </title><link>http://www.csb.gov/in-safety-message-csb-chairperson-rafael-moure-eraso-calls-for-regulatory-coverage-of-reactive-chemicals-following-the-west-fertilizer-explosion-and-fire-/</link><description>In a new video safety message released today, CSB Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso calls for regulatory coverage of reactive chemicals following the massive ammonium nitrate explosion that killed at least 14 people and devastated the town of West, Texas, on April 17, 2013.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In a new video safety message released today, CSB Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso calls for regulatory coverage of reactive chemicals following the massive ammonium nitrate explosion that killed at least 14 people and devastated the town of West, Texas, on April 17, 2013.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Hillary,Cohen</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2013 11:09:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CSB Releases New Safety Video on 2011 Explosion and Fire that Killed Five Workers during a Fireworks Disposal Operation in Hawaii</title><link>http://www.csb.gov/csb-releases-new-safety-video-on-2011-explosion-and-fire-that-killed-five-workers-during-a-fireworks-disposal-operation-in-hawaii/</link><description>The U.S. Chemical Safety Board today released a new safety video depicting the events leading up to an explosion and fire that killed five workers during a fireworks disposal operation in Waipahu, Hawaii. The new video, entitled “Deadly Contract” features a new HD animation depicting highly explosiv [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The U.S. Chemical Safety Board today released a new safety video depicting the events leading up to an explosion and fire that killed five workers during a fireworks disposal operation in Waipahu, Hawaii. The new video, entitled “Deadly Contract” features a new HD animation depicting highly explosive firework components igniting inside a tunnel-like magazine. ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Hillary,Cohen</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:13:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>One Year After Catastrophic Accident at the Tesoro Refinery CSB Releases Video Safety Message; Calls on Industry to Invest in Preventive Maintenance</title><link>http://www.csb.gov/one-year-after-catastrophic-accident-at-the-tesoro-refinery-csb-releases-video-safety-message-calls-on-industry-to-invest-in-preventive-maintenance/</link><description>Washington DC April 1, 2011 – Marking the one year anniversary of the tragic accident at the Tesoro Refinery in Anacortes, Washington, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) released a video safety message.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Washington DC April 1, 2011 – Marking the one year anniversary of the tragic accident at the Tesoro Refinery in Anacortes, Washington, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) released a video safety message.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>AmericanEagle.com,Admin User</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CSB Safety Message Commends Connecticut for Prohibiting Natural Gas Blows, Calls on States to take Similar Action  </title><link>http://www.csb.gov/csb-safety-message-commends-connecticut-for-prohibiting-natural-gas-blows-calls-on-states-to-take-similar-action/</link><description>U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) Chairman Rafael Moure-Eraso calls for a ban on the cleaning out of debris from gas piping using pressurized natural gas, a practice that is referred to in the industry as a gas blow. </description><content:encoded><![CDATA[U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) Chairman Rafael Moure-Eraso calls for a ban on the cleaning out of debris from gas piping using pressurized natural gas, a practice that is referred to in the industry as a gas blow. ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>AmericanEagle.com,Admin User</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:42:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Safety Message: Without Safeguards, Pressure Vessels Can Be Deadly</title><link>http://www.csb.gov/safety-message-without-safeguards-pressure-vessels-can-be-deadly/</link><description>Improperly installed or modified pressure vessels have led to a number of serious chemical accidents.  Eleven states still don't require adherence to the ASME pressure vessel code.  All states and localities should adopt this code and related boiler standards; lives will be saved as a result.  That' [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Improperly installed or modified pressure vessels have led to a number of serious chemical accidents.  Eleven states still don't require adherence to the ASME pressure vessel code.  All states and localities should adopt this code and related boiler standards; lives will be saved as a result.  That's the CSB chairman's safety message for Monday, November 9, 2009.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>AmericanEagle.com,Admin User</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>In a New Video Safety Message, CSB Chairman Bresland Emphasizes Effective Winterization Programs to Prevent Process Accidents</title><link>http://www.csb.gov/in-a-new-video-safety-message-csb-chairman-bresland-emphasizes-effective-winterization-programs-to-prevent-process-accidents/</link><description>In a new video safety message released today on YouTube, CSB Chairman John Bresland urged companies to ensure they have effective winterization programs to prevent major chemical and refinery process accidents that could result in deaths or substantial property damage.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In a new video safety message released today on YouTube, CSB Chairman John Bresland urged companies to ensure they have effective winterization programs to prevent major chemical and refinery process accidents that could result in deaths or substantial property damage.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>AmericanEagle.com,Admin User</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>In First Video Safety Message, CSB Chairman John Bresland Calls for Industry to Remain Focused on Process Safety, Accident Prevention During Recession</title><link>http://www.csb.gov/in-first-video-safety-message-csb-chairman-john-bresland-calls-for-industry-to-remain-focused-on-process-safety-accident-prevention-during-recession/</link><description>In his first video safety message, CSB Chairman John Bresland today said that chemical companies and refineries need to continue to invest in process safety and preventive maintenance, even as the economic downturn cuts into sales and profits. </description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In his first video safety message, CSB Chairman John Bresland today said that chemical companies and refineries need to continue to invest in process safety and preventive maintenance, even as the economic downturn cuts into sales and profits. ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>AmericanEagle.com,Admin User</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:53:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CSB Investigators to Examine Scene of Fatal Ohio Oilfield Explosion</title><link>http://www.csb.gov/csb-investigators-to-examine-scene-of-fatal-ohio-oilfield-explosion/</link><description>A two-person investigative team from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) is en route to the site of yesterday's fatal explosion at a rural Ohio oilfield, approximately 60 miles northwest of Columbus. The team is expected to arrive at the site in La Rue, Ohio, on Tuesday. </description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A two-person investigative team from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) is en route to the site of yesterday's fatal explosion at a rural Ohio oilfield, approximately 60 miles northwest of Columbus. The team is expected to arrive at the site in La Rue, Ohio, on Tuesday. ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>AmericanEagle.com,Admin User</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:26:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New CSB Safety Video, "Half an Hour to Tragedy," Highlights Training Needs for Propane Emergencies</title><link>http://www.csb.gov/new-csb-safety-video-half-an-hour-to-tragedy-highlights-training-needs-for-propane-emergencies/</link><description>The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) today released a new 23-minute safety video, "Half an Hour to Tragedy," based on the deadly propane gas explosion at the Little General convenience store in Ghent, West Virginia, in January 2007. </description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) today released a new 23-minute safety video, "Half an Hour to Tragedy," based on the deadly propane gas explosion at the Little General convenience store in Ghent, West Virginia, in January 2007. ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>AmericanEagle.com,Admin User</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>