Chemical Safety Board video on refinery fire urges facilities to plan ahead

The Chemical Safety Board released a video highlighting how anticipating abnormal situations and maintaining practiced emergency plans can significantly improve decision-making during crises at industrial facilities. The investigation underscores the importance of preparation and planning to enhance safety confidence when facilities face unexpected events.

Washington — Anticipating abnormal situations and establishing and practicing written plans “can greatly improve confidence and decision-making” in times of duress, Chemical Safety Board investigator Melinda Hartz says in a new video. The video explores the events that resulted in a chemical…

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