Describe how a safety professional could have, or should have contributed to controlling the hazards that contributed to the incident.

Accident: Bio Lab Chemical Fire and Release
Location: Location: Lake Charles, LA
Accident Occured On: 08/27/2020 | Final Report Released On:
Accident Type: Reactive Incident
Investigation Status: The CSB’s investigation is currently underway.
On Thursday August 27, 2020, a fire occurred at Bio-Lab’s Lake Charles facility in Westlake, LA. The company is a manufacturer of pool and spa treatment products. The company reported the release of chlorine gas as a result of the fire. There were no injuries reported but there was significant damage to the facility.
After reading the report, write a paper that addresses the following requirements
Present a brief summary of the event and highlight the losses associated with the incident (fatalities, injuries, direct and costs, social consequences, etc.).
Summarize (in your own words, but citing and referencing your sources) the key stages in occupational accident/incident investigations.
Who should be involved in performing an accident/incident investigation?
Lastly, provide a discussion defending hazard control as a primary role and responsibility of today’s safety professional.Describe how a safety professional could have, or should have contributed to controlling the hazards that contributed to the incident.

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