Chemical Safety Board urges facilities to conduct storage assessments

The Chemical Safety Board is recommending that facility operators conduct thorough assessments of hazardous chemical storage practices, regardless of current regulatory mandates. This guidance stems from a September 2024 incident and emphasizes the need for proactive hazard identification and control measures.

Washington — Chemical facility operators should evaluate and control hazards related to storing hazardous chemicals “even in the absence of regulatory requirements for risk assessments,” the Chemical Safety Board advises in a new report. The final report details a September 2024 incident involving…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.