Summary: The explosion in Beirut was a reminder that chemicals essential to life and the economy must be stored, handled and processed safely. Chemical accidents in the United States also occur often resulting in the loss of life. The U. S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board the small federal agency that investigates chemical accidents and makes recommendations at the moment has only one of five statutory members. Joining the show with why this needs to be rectified, the President and CEO of the American Chemistry Council, Chris Jahn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
