Tragic Chemical Accidents: Tales, Investigations, and Lessons Learned
February 20, 2014

You may have heard about the university lab accident at Texas Tech, fatal firework accident in Hawaii, and natural gas explosion at ConAgra plant. Dr. Mary Beth Mulcahy of the US Chemical Safety Board shares the amazing work done by the CSB investigative staff and the valuable lessons all chemists can learn to prevent chemical accidents.
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- The Role of the US Chemical Safety Board
- Root cause investigations of chemical accidents
- Tips on how to prevent chemical accidents
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With Beth Mulcahy, Chemical Incident Investigator, Chemical Safety Board
Broadcast Date: February 20, 2014
You may have heard about the university lab accident at Texas Tech, fatal firework accident in Hawaii, and natural gas explosion at ConAgra plant. Join Dr. Mary Beth Mulcahy of the US Chemical Safety Board as she shares the amazing work done by the CSB investigative staff and the valuable lessons all chemists can learn to prevent chemical accidents.
What You Will Learn
- The Role of the US Chemical Safety Board
- Root cause investigations of chemical accidents
- Tips on how to prevent chemical accidents