May 07, 2020- #VizagGasLeak The coastal city of Vishakapatnam in India, also known as Vizag is the scene of a massive gas leak from a polymer production plant (probably the LG Polymers plant) and reports from mainstream news media report several dead and injured from the vicinity of the plant. It is not clear how … Read more
Washington DC, Aug 01, 2013– Due to the recent spate of chemical industry related accidents and unfortunate events, the President of the United States today issued an Executive Order to improve safety and security in chemical industry related facilities in the US. Towards this end, the President has constituted a working group, called the Chemical … Read more
Washington DC, April 01, 2013– The US Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) today released a guide that outlines firefighting precautions while dealing with combustible dust hazards. OSHA has released a statement that says: “This booklet will keep both emergency response and facility workers safe by giving them a framework to prepare for potential emergencies … Read more
Washington, DC, March 7, 2012 — The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) announced today that it has developed a new policy on employee participation in investigations that the Board hopes will enhance the vital role played by plant workers in determining root causes of incidents and promoting facility safety. The policy, which was approved by a … Read more
Dec 01, 2011, WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced the winners of its first ever photo contest to raise public awareness of occupational safety and health. In celebration of its 40th anniversary, OSHA held the Picture It!: Safe Workplaces for Everyone photo contest. The contest challenged … Read more
