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Repeat of recent DuPont incident ‘can happen anywhere,’ CSB chairman warns

December 12, 2014

A deadly incident at a DuPont chemical plant in Texas in November is the latest example of “a lack of safe design requirements and risk reduction targets,” Chemical Safety Board Chairman Rafael Moure-Eraso said at a Senate hearing on Dec. 11.

Local Emphasis Program focuses on hazardous chemicals in Nebraska

November 19, 2014

Omaha, NE – OSHA has re-launched a Local Emphasis Program to target Nebraska employers that use various hazardous chemicals.

CSB investigates fatal chemical leak at Texas plant

November 17, 2014

Washington – The Chemical Safety Board has launched an investigation after four workers were killed by a chemical leak Nov. 15 at a DuPont plant in Texas.

CSB issues guidance on safety during science demonstrations

November 3, 2014

Washington – Three recent incidents that left both children and adults with burn injuries have prompted the Chemical Safety Board to issue a safety bulletin on educational science demonstrations that use flammable chemicals.

EPA updates work plan for chemical assessments

October 28, 2014

Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency announced it has added 23 chemicals to its Toxic Substances Control Act Work Plan for Chemical Assessments.

EPA scrutinizes pesticide ingredients

October 27, 2014

Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment regarding a proposal to remove 72 chemicals from its list of substances that are approved for use in pesticide products.

Federal workgroup schedules update on chemical facility safety

October 22, 2014

Washington – Government agencies have made “significant progress” on implementing an action plan to improve chemical facility safety and security, according to an Oct. 22 Federal Register notice announcing a free webinar scheduled for Nov. 10 on the matter.