BioLab fined for fire and chemical plume at US plant

Fire at chemical society in Georgia

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‘Improperly stored’ pool chemicals reacted with water to release chlorine

The US federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Osha) has fined pool and spa chemicals producer BioLab nearly $61,500 for safety violations that led to an incident at its plant in Georgia in September 2024.