Current CSB Press Releases

Agency News

06/26/2008—CSB Issues Final Report on Barton Solvents Explosion, Calls on OSHA and Trade Associations to Improve Material Safety Data Sheets for Nonconductive Flammable Liquids

05/13/2008—CSB Concludes Investigation into 2006 CAI Explosion in Danvers, Massachusetts, Changes Urged to National Fire Codes, State Licensing and Inspection Procedures

04/16/2008—Final CSB Report on EQ Hazardous Waste Fire Calls for New Fire Protection Standards and Improved Chemical Information for Emergency Planners

03/14/2008—Senate Confirms John Bresland as Chairman of the Chemical Safety Board

02/08/2008—Investigative Team from U.S. Chemical Safety Board Deploys to Explosion at Georgia Sugar Refinery

01/30/2008—One Year After Deadly Explosion at WV Convenience Store CSB Completes Testing of Key Valve—Agency Continues Its Examination of Safety Practices and Emergency Response

01/25/2008—CSB Concludes Field Phase of T2 Blast Investigation in Jacksonville, FL—Higher Number of Offsite Injuries Found

1/18/2008—CSB Announces Investigations into Acetylene Trailer Fires Will Be Carried Forward by the National Transportation Safety Board

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