U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board

Independent U.S. federal agency charged with investigating industrial chemical accidents

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (USCSB), generally referred to as the Chemical Safety Board (CSB), is an independent U.S. federal agency charged with investigating industrial chemical accidents. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the agency's board members are appointed by the president and confirmed by the United States Senate. The CSB conducts root cause investigations of chemical accidents at fixed industrial facilities.

Also known as...Chemical Safety Board, CSB, United States Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, United States Chemical Safety Board, USCSB, U.S. Chemical Safety Board, csb.gov, and Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
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Deadly Chemical Leak in West Virginia

Deadly Chemical Leak in West Virginia A chemical leak at an industrial plant in West Virginia has killed two people and sickened dozens of others.