Hazardous Materials Regulations Compliance: Jail Time May Be Waiting JD Supra
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Chemical leak investigated in Atascocita neighborhood – KPRC Click2Houston
Chemical leak investigated in Atascocita neighborhood KPRC Click2Houston
A chemical leak investigated Friday in a neighborhood in the Atascocita area has been controlled, firefighters said.
Chemical leak under investigation in Atascocita neighborhood – KPRC Click2Houston
Chemical leak under investigation in Atascocita neighborhood KPRC Click2Houston
A chemical leak is being investigated Friday in a neighborhood in the Atascocita area.
Resident goes onto site of former courthouse to test for hazardous materials, tells officials – Cambridge Day
Resident goes onto site of former courthouse to test for hazardous materials, tells officials Cambridge Day
An East Cambridge resident said he entered the neighborhood’s former courthouse Sunday to test samples for dangerous substances, reporting the results to …
Chemical leak at Atascocita neighborhood pool forces shelter-in-place order – KTRK-TV
Chemical leak at Atascocita neighborhood pool forces shelter-in-place order KTRK-TV
Some residents are being kept in their home as officials work to contain a chemical leak at a neighborhood pool. The leak was reported shortly after 7 a.m. when …
The simple guide to 2019/2020 Dangerous Goods regulatory books
Don’t look now, but it’s almost fall, and it will be 2020 before you know it. That means new Dangerous Goods regulations will soon be coming into force—and you’ll need new regulatory publications to keep track of them. Of course, sometimes it’s hard just keeping track of the latest Dangerous Goods regulatory publications themselves. That’s... Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis – North America (14): USA (NJ) human
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United StatesThe New Jersey departments of Health (NJDOH), Environmental Protection (NJDEP), and Agriculture (NJDA) are urging state residents to take precautions this summer to protect themselves from all mosquito-borne diseases including eastern equine encephalitis [EEE], a rare virus transmitted to people and horses by the bite of an infected mosquito.The DOH has confirmed the 1st human case of EEE this summer in an elderly Somerset County man earlier this month Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (29): Europe (Germany) owl, zoo, OIE
West Nile Virus -- GermanyInformation received on [and dated] 27 Aug 2019 from Dr Dietrich Rassow, director for animal health and animal welfare, chief veterinary officer, directorate of animal health and animal welfare, Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Berlin, GermanySummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 20 Aug 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Aug 2019Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 11 Jan Read more [...]
Wastemobile household hazardous waste collection visits Kent-Covington, Sept. 6-8 – King County
Wastemobile household hazardous waste collection visits Kent-Covington, Sept. 6-8 King County
Safely dispose of old car batteries, used motor oil, paint thinner and many other household hazardous items at no cost by visiting the Wastemobile when it …
PRO/EDR> Melioidosis – Japan: (CH) ex Thailand
Melioidosis -- JapanDisease name: melioidosisAddress: Kamogawa cityAge / Gender: 75 years old / maleProfession: unemployedSymptoms: fever, sepsis, shock, pneumonia, lung abscessDate of onset: 30 May 2019Notification date: 26 Aug 2019A 75-year-old man who was admitted to a medical institution in Kamogawa city on 6 Aug 2019 and died on the same day was diagnosed as a melioidosis [case] from the results of the test, and the outbreak was reported to the Awa Health Center on 26 Aug 2019.In this Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Foodborne illness – Jordan: (JA)
Foodborne Illness -- JordanThe initial results of the laboratory specimens of the food poisoning cases in Raymon town, west of Jarash revealed that _E. coli_ bacteria was the cause of the poisoning. The reports indicated that the bacterium was found in samples taken from water tanks in a bakery and restaurant during inspections conducted by teams of the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Environment and the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA).The report said that 5 people were referred to Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Influenza (24): WHO global update, Asia, Australia
Influenza H1N1, Influenza -- MyanmarInformation in this report is categorized by influenza transmission zones, which are geographical groups of countries, areas or territories with similar influenza transmission patterns.Summary-------- In the temperate zones of the southern hemisphere, influenza activity appeared to have peaked in most countries.- In the Caribbean, Central American, and tropical South American countries, influenza activity was low overall.- In tropical Africa, influenza activity Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever – Asia (17): United Arab Emirates (SH)
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- United Arab EmiratesA resident of Swabi district has succumbed to Congo fever in Sharjah hospital and was laid to rest there on [Sat 24 Aug 2019].According to details, the man was cutting meat on Eid day, when he accidentally cut one of his fingers. He didn't take it seriously, but after few days, he felt unwell and was taken to the hospital in Sharjah where he was told that he is suffering from a lethal infection known as Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever.Doctors Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Red rot, sugar cane – Bangladesh: (RS)
Other Plant Disease -- BangladeshThe sugarcane is dying of red rot disease and pest attack in Naogaon [district, Rajshahi]. Medicines were not working. Suddenly there was a massive pest attack in sugarcane fields, along with the red rot disease."After seeing a little red color, the entire land is infected and dying within 4 to 5 days," said a farmer. The farmers complained that they were not receiving any help from the Agriculture Office despite the sudden onset of the disease.[A local] Agriculture Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Cyclosporiasis – USA (06): (TX) alert
Other Human Disease -- United StatesHidalgo County health officials are warning residents about the growing number of parasites found in leafy vegetables that could cause medical concerns for vulnerable populations.More than 70 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported to the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services office, chief administrative officer Eddie Olivarez said [Mon 26 Aug 2019]."It's a public health concern we not only have in the Rio Grande Valley, but in the state of Texas, and even Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis – North America (13): USA (NJ,WI,MA) horse, alpaca
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United StatesA 7-year-old alpaca in Camden County and a 2-year-old gelding horse in Ocean County are the 4th and 5th reported animal cases of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a serious, mosquito-borne illness, in New Jersey this year [2019].The alpaca's vaccination history was unknown and it was euthanized earlier this month [August 2019].Three horses in Ocean County, including a 12-year-old mare, and 1 horse in Monmouth County have also tested positive for EEE and Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Chronic wasting disease – USA (13): (WI) elk
Chronic Wasting Disease -- United StatesBased on test results from the National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms an elk from a breeding farm in Burnett County has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The 6-year old male was euthanized due to an injury and showed no signs of the disease. As a result of the positive finding, DATCP has quarantined the farm and the remaining 5 elk Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (28): Americas (Brazil) horse, OIE
West Nile Virus -- BrazilInformation received on [and dated] 27 Aug 2019 from Dr Geraldo Marcos De Moraes, Director, [Department of Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply], Brasilia, BrazilSummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 9 Jul 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 23 Aug 2019Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed diseaseManifestation of disease: clinical diseaseCausal agent: West Nile virusNature of diagnosis: clinical, Read more [...]
Red Line subway service resumes after service suspended when rider smells gasoline at Grand Avenue station – Chicago Tribune
Red Line subway service resumes after service suspended when rider smells gasoline at Grand Avenue station Chicago Tribune
Police and firefighters responded to the Grand Avenue station on the Red Line about 6 a.m. Wednesday for a hazardous materials investigation after a …
Red Line subway service resumes after service suspended when rider smells gasoline at Grand station – Chicago Tribune
Red Line subway service resumes after service suspended when rider smells gasoline at Grand station Chicago Tribune
Police and firefighters responded to the Grand Avenue station on the Red Line about 6 a.m. Wednesday for a hazardous materials investigation after a …
Red Line subway service resumes after rider smells gasoline at Grand station – Chicago Tribune
Red Line subway service resumes after rider smells gasoline at Grand station Chicago Tribune
Police and firefighters responded to the Grand Avenue station on the Red Line about 6 a.m. Wednesday for a hazardous materials investigation after a …
Subway service resuming after hazardous materials call at Grand on Red Line, no stops at Grand – Chicago Tribune
Subway service resuming after hazardous materials call at Grand on Red Line, no stops at Grand Chicago Tribune
Police and firefighters responded to the Grand station along the Red Line about 6 a.m. Wednesday for a hazardous materials investigation after a passenger …
Chemical leak at flower shop prompts hazmat team – WPLG Local 10
Chemical leak at flower shop prompts hazmat team WPLG Local 10
A hazardous materials team was called to a chemical leak at a flower shop Wednesday morning in northwest Miami-Dade County.
Firefighters investigate some sort of chemical leak at flower shop – WPLG Local 10
Firefighters investigate some sort of chemical leak at flower shop WPLG Local 10
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is called to investigate a chemical cloud coming from a flower shop near Miami International Airport.
Hazardous Chemicals and the General Duty Clause – EHS Daily Advisor
Hazardous Chemicals and the General Duty Clause EHS Daily Advisor
The applicability of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Risk Management Program (RMP) is reasonably clear, but facilities with chemicals in …
Cobb County officials react to reports of leak at Sterigenics plant – FOX 5 Atlanta
Cobb County officials react to reports of leak at Sterigenics plant FOX 5 Atlanta
COBB COUNTY, Ga. (FOX 5 Atlanta) – Georgia officials have sent an emergency response team to the Sterigenics medical sterilization plant in Smyrna following …
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (83): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, summaries, response
Ebola -- DR Congo-Since the beginning of the epidemic, the cumulative number of travelers checked (temperature rise) at sanitary control points 87 998 192;-To date, a total of 98 entry points (PoE) and sanitary control points (PoCs) have been set up in the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri to protect the country's major cities and prevent the spread of the epidemic in neighboring countries.--Communicated by:Mary Marshall-Mon 26 Aug 2019. WHO Dashboard 2982 cases including confirmed and Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis – North America (12): USA (MI) susp human, horse
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United StatesThere are 3 suspected cases of the mosquito-borne illness eastern equine encephalitis in Michigan residents, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services [MDHHS].The suspected cases are in residents from Kalamazoo and Berrien counties.As of [26 Aug 2019], 6 cases of EEE have been confirmed in horses in Barry, Kalamazoo, and St Joseph counties. None of the horses were vaccinated against EEE and all animals died. An EEE vaccine is available Read more [...]
Crane collapses into Tenn. River in Chattanooga, leaking hazardous materials into water – WBIR.com
Crane collapses into Tenn. River in Chattanooga, leaking hazardous materials into water WBIR.com
Emergency crews are working to contain the spread of the gas, oil, and other fluids leaking from the machinery that’s now in the water.
Union: Bus With Chemical Leak Was Redeployed, Sickening Second Driver – ARLnow
Union: Bus With Chemical Leak Was Redeployed, Sickening Second Driver ARLnow
A Metrobus with a chemical leak that caused first responders to hospitalize the driver last week sickened a second driver after being placed back in *service*.
YSU UPDATE | Beecher Hall remains closed; classes canceled until noon – Youngstown Vindicator
YSU UPDATE | Beecher Hall remains closed; classes canceled until noon Youngstown Vindicator
YOUNGSTOWN — University spokesman Ron Cole said it is unclear if there is a leak but “out of an abundance of caution” YSU decided to call in the Mahoning …
UPDATE | Hazmat team called to YSU's Beecher Hall after leak – Youngstown Vindicator
UPDATE | Hazmat team called to YSU’s Beecher Hall after leak Youngstown Vindicator
YOUNGSTOWN — As The Vindicator first reported, city fire crews called in a Hazmat team for a chemical leak at Youngstown State University. Now, the …
Hazmat team called to YSU after chemical leak – Youngstown Vindicator
Hazmat team called to YSU after chemical leak Youngstown Vindicator
YOUNGSTOWN — City fire crews are calling in a Hazmat team for a chemical leak at Youngstown State University. The leak is in a storage area at Ward …
DG Digest: FMCSA reviewing HOS rules, FAA seeks further data on drones, and the EPA wants to designate certain ‘high-priority’ chemicals
The penultimate week of the summer season was not quite as busy as last week’s heavy action; however, the federal government did have some actions of note, particularly to motor carriers, drone aircraft operators, and chemical manufacturers. See the week’s events below: FMCSA The agency proposed amendments to its hours-of-service (HOS) requirements to provide greater... Read more [...]
Artificial Intelligence: Implications for the Future of Work
What does Artificial Intelligence (AI) have to do with workplace safety and health? NIOSH has been at the forefront of workplace safety and robotics, creating the Center for Occupational Robotics Research (CORR) and posting blogs such as A Robot May Not Injure a Worker: Working safely with robots. However, much remains unknown regarding the related field of AI, specifically the application of AI at work. AI is a broad transdisciplinary field with roots in logic, statistics, cognitive psychology, Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Ceratobasidium, wheat – UK: damping off
Other Plant Disease -- United KingdomAn often-overlooked cereal disease capable of causing yield losses of up to 30% could be lying unnoticed in more than half of English wheat fields. The fungus _Rhizoctonia cerealis_ is traditionally associated with sharp eyespot. However, research by Rumiana Ray, University of Nottingham, shows it can also cause damping-off much earlier in the season. Germinating seeds rot away in the soil, leading to reductions in crop emergence and plant numbers."It is well Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Leptospirosis – Philippines: flooding
Leptospirosis -- PhilippinesThe Department of Health (DOH) in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon) urged residents to take precautionary measures as the number of leptospirosis cases in the region has reached 75, with 12 recorded deaths.DOH Calabarzon regional director Eduardo C. Janairo also directed local health officials and local leaders to take the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of leptospirosis and the current dengue outbreak in the communities due to the rainy Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile Virus (27): Europe (Bulgaria), ECDC update
West Nile Virus -- BulgariaFrom [16 to 22 Aug 2019], EU Member States reported 49 human cases in Greece (40), Cyprus (4), Romania (3), Hungary (1) and Austria (1). An additional 9 cases were reported in the EU neighbouring countries Turkey (7) and Serbia (2). All human cases were reported from areas that have been affected during previous transmission seasons. This week, 8 deaths were reported in Greece (6), Cyprus (1) and Serbia (1).Due to technical reasons the monitoring of the Animal Disease Notification Read more [...]
