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CSB Releases Safety Message on Preventing Accidents in High School Chemistry Labs

“After the Rainbow" focuses on potential dangers in high school chemistry laboratories

CSB follow-up letter to DOT regarding emergency shutdown systems for chlorine railcars

CSB releases follow-up letter to DOT regarding emergency shutdown systems for chlorine rail-cars

Statement of Christina Morgan, MPH, Recommendations Specialist on behalf of the US Chemical Safety Board; EO 13650 Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security Listening Session November 15, 2013

Statement of the Christina Morgan, US Chemical Safety Board Recommendations Specialist; on Executive Order 13650 Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security Listening Session

CSB Releases Safety Video on 2009 Fatal Blast at NDK Crystal Animation Depicts Stress Corrosion Cracking; Vessels Were Not Inspected or Tested

CSB Finds Fatal 2009 NDK Explosion Resulted from Stress Corrosion Cracking of High-Pressure Vessel; Crystal Maker Failed to Inspect or Test Vessels and to Heed Earlier Warning about Risk to Public

CSB Releases 2009 NDK Explosion Investigation at a Public Meeting in Rockford, Illinois

Statement from CSB Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso on the Passing of Noted Chemical Process Safety Expert Professor Trevor Kletz

CSB Commends National Fire Protection Association for Expedited Development of a Comprehensive Standard for Fuel Gas Safety

Nov 04, 2013

CSB Commends National Fire Protection Association for Expedited Development of a Comprehensive Standard for Fuel Gas Safety.

CSB Announces Public Meeting to Release Case Study and New Safety Video on 2009 Accident at NDK Crystal

In Safety Message, CSB Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso Calls for Regulatory Coverage of Reactive Chemicals Following the West Fertilizer Explosion and Fire

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.

Statement from Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso on Executive Order Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security

Aug 01, 2013

Statement from Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso on Executive Order “Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security”

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