Chemical Safety Board members discuss ‘particularly deadly’ year during public meeting

The Chemical Safety Board reported that incidents during fiscal year 2026 have been particularly deadly compared to previous years, according to Chair Steve Owens during a September 17 public meeting. The uptick in fatal incidents highlights ongoing chemical safety challenges in industrial operations.

Washington — Incidents reported to the Chemical Safety Board during fiscal year 2026 “have been particularly deadly in comparison to previous years,” CSB Chair Steve Owens said. Speaking during a Sept. 17 public business meeting, Owens said that the incidents reported since Oct. 1 have resulted in…

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