Making a business case for safety – and for the CSB
Strong safety programs are critical for the economic success of the chemical and petrochemical industries, according to the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB), which has released a “Business Case for Safety” that underlines that theme. Through the document, the CSB makes a case not only for safety is good for business, but also for how the agency itself plays a vital role in chemical safety in the U.S.
That point comes on the heels of a budget proposal released last month by President Donald Trump that would eliminate the CSB, which is charged with investigating accidents in the chemical industry and making recommendations to prevent future accidents.