Jerry Poje, PhD, U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, 2175 K St, Suite 650, Washington, DC 20037, (202) 261-7617, poje@csb.gov

Learning Objectives:

• Understand investigations and the underlying causes of major chemical catastrophes.
• Articulate the value and need for inherently safer production of chemicals.
• Identify gaps in current policies particularly with reactive chemical hazards and strategies to fill the gaps.

Keywords: Public Health Education, Safety

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Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.