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The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) is an independent federal agency responsible for investigating industrial chemical accidents. The board's primary mission is to determine the root causes of chemical incidents and provide recommendations to prevent future occurrences. The CSB advocates for the implementation of safety measures to protect workers, the public, and the environment. It was established in 1998.

In FY 2024,

$13.1M

was spent by the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
In FY 2024,

<0.1%

of federal spending was by the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board

How much does the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board spend?

The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board spent $13.1 million in fiscal year (FY) 2024. This was 0.00019% of the $6.78 trillion in overall federal spending. The department ranked 109 among federal agencies in total spending.

The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board accounted for <0.1% of all federal spending in FY 2024.

Share of CSB net spending compared to the top ten highest spending agencies in FY 2024

Federal spending may shift over time due to population growth, changes in policy and programs, and emerging problems to address. Adjusting for inflation, the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board’s federal spending has increased from $7.68 million in 1998 to $13.1 million in 2024.

The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board’s federal spending in FY 2024 was higher than in FY 1998.

Yearly federal net spending by CSB, adjusted for inflation (2024 dollars), FYs 1998–2024

Since 1998, the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board's spending has increased 70.9%, while overall spending has increased 111.6%.
The department’s spending grew less than overall spending, which means that the department’s share of the federal budget decreased. In 2024, CSB accounted for 0.00019% of all federal spending. That’s 0.00009 percentage points lower than 2014 and 0.000046 points lower than in 1998.
Major legislation, internal or global economic conditions, and acute events like the COVID-19 pandemic can affect spending year to year. For example, the federal budget fluctuated during the pandemic, rising from $5.3 trillion (in 2023 dollars) in 2019 to $7.7 trillion in 2020 and $7.8 trillion in 2021.

The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board's share of federal spending in FY 2024 was lower than in FY 1998.

Percentage of federal budget dedicated to CSB, FYs 1998–2024

Most federal spending can be categorized as direct or indirect. Direct spending refers to money the federal government spends on budget items such as federal programs, employee salaries, and debt interest. Indirect spending refers to federal transfers to state and local governments.
In FY 2024, all of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board's spending was direct.
The chart below outlines all net CSB spending.

How did the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board spend its budget in 2024?

Federal government net spending isolated to CSB, FY 2024

How many people work for the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board?

Some 42 of the 2.31 million total civilian federal employees work for the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board as of September 2024. This is 0% change in staffing compared to 2010.

The number of federal employees working for the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board has was consistent 0% since 2010.

Number of federal employees working for CSB, September 2010–2024

CSB accounts for 0.0018% of the overall federal workforce. As the number of federal employees has changed, so too has the way the workforce is organized, with resources allocated to agencies depending on government priorities. CSB constituted a smaller share of the overall federal workforce in September 2024 than in 2010 (0.002%).
While the number of employees on an agency’s payroll contributes to that agency’s expenditures, some agencies have relatively few employees compared to their budget or vice versa, giving them an outsized share of either the budget or the workforce. According to the most recent data, the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board's share of the workforce (0.0018%) is larger than its share of the budget (0.00019%).

Who leads the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board?

The CSB is led by a chairperson. The Chairperson, along with other board members, is appointed by the President of the United States, confirmed by the Senate, and serves a fixed term of five years.

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