CSB Releases Safety Video on Fatal Hot Work Explosion

CSB released a new safety video today detailing a fatal 2010 hot work accident that occurred at the DuPont facility near Buffalo, NY. The 11-minute video, entitled “Hot Work: Hidden Hazards,” details the events leading up to the accident and uses a computer animation to show how hot work being conducted on top of a tank led to the deadly explosion. CSB Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso says they hope the dramatic depiction will result in greater emphasis in safety during hot work activities like welding and grinding. In the video, he emphasizes that hot work is often seen as a routine activity, but can prove deadly if fire and explosion hazards are not recognized.  The video is available to stream or download on www.CSB.gov and may be viewed on their YouTube channel.