The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has been awarded YouTube’s Silver Play Button for surpassing 100,000 subscribers—a milestone the agency has far exceeded, with 364,000 subscribers and growing.
Why it matters: CSB’s safety video program has become a key tool in enhancing public safety, protecting workers, and preventing chemical accidents. Since launching its YouTube channel in 2007, CSB has produced nearly 100 safety videos, amassing 65 million views and being widely used for industry training and education.
Most-Watched Safety Videos
- Blowout in Oklahoma :(3.7M views) – Covers the 2018 Pryor Trust gas well explosion that killed five workers.
- The Danger of Popcorn Polymer: (3.3M views) – Details the 2019 TPC Group chemical plant explosions in Texas.
- Fatal Exposure: Tragedy at DuPont (3.2M views) – Examines multiple 2010 chemical incidents at a DuPont plant in West Virginia.
- Wake Up Call: Refinery Disaster in Philadelphia – Reached 1M views in just nine days, highlighting the 2019 PES refinery fire and explosions.
CSB’s videos continue to shape safety practices across industries, earning Silver Telly Awards in 2023 and setting a standard for government agency communication.
The CSB is an independent federal agency that investigates chemical accidents, issues safety recommendations, and advocates for stronger industry safety measures. While it does not issue fines or citations, it provides critical findings to OSHA, EPA, and industry stakeholders to help prevent future incidents.
Go deeper: For more information, visit www.csb.gov