The investigative board from the US and Chemical Safety Hazard Board is certainly busy these days. The CSB’s resources had already been stretched to the max with other disaster investigations such as recent explosions at the Kleen Energy power plant in Middletown, CT, and the ConAgra Slim Jim facility in Garner, NC. Now the CSB is being asked to investigate the Gulf Disaster. This was a tough decision since they really do not have the capacity to take on another investigation. Considering the Gulf Disaster is one of the biggest chemical accidents of this century, CBS has decided to investigate. They are hoping the other two disaster investigations will be wrapped as soon as possible. Regarding the BP Oil Spill, they will closely examine technical factors, safety procedures, and the effectiveness of industry laws, regulations and standards.

For more information visit the U.S. Chemical Safety Board’s Website. The CSB is an independent federal agency charged with investigating industrial chemical accidents. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the agency’s board members are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

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