The U.S. Chemical Safety Board referred to in the safety modules is an independent federal agency that is tasked with investigating the major causes of chemical accidents. They provide recommendations on safety improvements and provide lessons learned in hope to protect the community and environment from future incidents.
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| Module 1: Williams Owens Olefin Plant Explosion Class Tested by University of Michigan Heat and Mass Transfer Course Description: Tar build up on heat exchanger containing propylene that explodes Location: Geismar, Louisiana, US Date: June 13, 2013 |
| Module 2: West Fertilizer Explosion and Fire Description: Radiant and convective heat exchange to an NH3NO3 pile Location: West, Texas, US Date: April 17, 2013 |
| Module 3: Propane Tank Explosion Class Tested by University of Michigan Heat and Mass Transfer Course Description: Convective heat exchange from fire outside a storage tank to flammable liquid inside tank Location: Albert City, Iowa, US Date: April 9, 1998 |
| Module 4: Hydraulic Shock at Millard Refrigerated Services Description: Advanced or graduate material calculate dispersion of vapor plume Location: Theodore, Alabama, US Date: August 23, 2010 |