Video: Hot Work: Hidden Hazards
Uploaded by: Stephanie Micelli on 08/03/2012
Author: US Chemical Safety Board (CSB)
Publication Date: 4/20/2012
Publication Source: www.csb.gov
Summary: The hidden hazards to workers who are performing hot work are featured in this safety video from the US Chemical Safety Board (CSB). The video focuses on a 2010 hot work explosion at the DuPont Buffalo facility following the investigation completed by the CSB. Other hot work explosion incidents investigated by the CSB are also highlighted.
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Hot Work: Hidden Hazards
The hidden hazards to workers who are performing hot work are featured in this safety video from the US Chemical Safety Board (CSB). The video focuses on a 2010 hot work explosion at the DuPont Buffalo facility following the investigation completed by the CSB. Other hot work explosion incidents investigated by the CSB are also highlighted.
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More Information: To learn more about the U.S. Chemical Safety Board investigation of the hot work incident at DuPont Buffalo, view the report and recommendations:
Fatal Hot Work Explosion.
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