17 January 2006 - Buncefield Investigation Board Chair Announced

17 January 2006 - Buncefield Investigation Board Chair Announced:

The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) have announced the appointment of the independent chairperson for the Buncefield Oil Depot incident which occurred on 11 December 2005.

The Rt. Hon. Lord Newton of Braintree, a life peer since 1997, will supervise the board investigation in accordance with the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE's) Major Incident Investigation Policy and Procedures.

A HSE webpage has been set up. The webpage provides details and information of other board members and the HSE Environment Agency's terms of reference with regards to the Buncefield incident, all of which can be accessed by clicking the following:

HSC announces independent chair of Buncefield investigation board

Article by Alexandra Johnston