Tag: chemical release

Chemical Safety Board Urges Facilities to Avoid Disaster During Hurricane Season

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 5, 2026 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Jun 5, 2026

With the Atlantic hurricane season officially underway, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) is urging chemical facilities to prevent major chemical releases that could result from high winds and other extreme weather events. Although the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted a below- normal hurricane season this year, the threat posed […]

CSB Issues Probe Update on Louisiana Facility Explosion, Toxic Release

By Guy Burdick, Contributing Writer Jul 26, 2024 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Jul 26, 2024

On July 17, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released an update on its investigation into a January 2023 explosion and toxic chemical release at the Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies facility in Geismar, La. A reboiler at the facility exploded, leading to the release of over 870 pounds (lb) of hydrogen fluoride (HF) […]