Tag: chemical industry

Chemical Safety Board Urges Facilities to Avoid Disaster This Hurricane Season

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 10, 2025 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Jul 10, 2025

As the Atlantic hurricane season intensifies, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) is urging petroleum and chemical facilities to prepare now to help prevent catastrophic chemical releases during the season and to ensure the safety of workers, emergency responders, and surrounding communities. In May, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted […]

Chemical Safety Board Urges Facilities to Prepare for Winter Hazards

By Joe Bebon, Editor Dec 13, 2024 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Dec 13, 2024

With winter and cold weather rapidly approaching, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) is re-emphasizing to chemical facilities the importance of being prepared for extreme cold to avoid serious chemical accidents. Data on chemical releases shows that there is a notable increase of incidents at chemical facilities during the cold weather months. In […]