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GFD, Jarden Zinc Participate In Haz-Mat Training – Greeneville Sun
Greeneville SunGFD, Jarden Zinc Participate In Haz-Mat TrainingGreeneville SunMembers of the Greenville Fire Department, at left, watch as an instructor with the Jarden Zinc Environmental Health and Safety Department releases smoke simulating gas generated by a chemical release from a rail tanker car. Jarden Zinc employees Jeff ... Read more [...]
UN 'Unclear' If Accused Mosul Chemical Attack Conducted by ISIS or Iraq – Antiwar.com
UN 'Unclear' If Accused Mosul Chemical Attack Conducted by ISIS or IraqAntiwar.com... treated for exposure to chemical weapons, though both UN and Red Cross officials were unclear which side launched the attacks, assuming indeed that it was a deliberate chemical attack and not just a industrial chemical release as a result of the ... Read more [...]
Abattoir workers treated after chemical leak – Brisbane Times – Brisbane Times
Brisbane TimesAbattoir workers treated after chemical leak - Brisbane TimesBrisbane TimesParamedics have treated several people after workers were evacuated from an abattoir on the Darling Downs due to a chemical leak.Eight in hospital after chemical leakCourier Mailall 3 news articles » Read more [...]
UPDATE: Mom just glad no hazardous materials part of Pefferlaw derailment – YorkRegion.com
YorkRegion.comUPDATE: Mom just glad no hazardous materials part of Pefferlaw derailmentYorkRegion.comAs she looked out Sunday afternoon at the wreckage of more than a dozen, twisted rail cars, mom Kristin Burrrill held her seven-year-old daughter and was just glad no hazardous materials were spilled.No injuries, no hazardous materials spilled in CN derailment in Georgina: policeCBC.caall 6 news articles » Read more [...]
Seven in hospital after chemical leak – Courier Mail
Courier MailSeven in hospital after chemical leakCourier MailSEVEN people have been taken to hospital after a chemical leak in Aubigny, west of Toowoomba, this morning. Emergency services were called to the leak at a site on Cockburn Rd about 5.25am. The area was evacuated as fire crews worked to control the ... Read more [...]
Abattoir workers treated after chemical leak – Brisbane Times
Brisbane TimesAbattoir workers treated after chemical leakBrisbane TimesParamedics have treated several people after workers were evacuated from an abattoir on the Darling Downs due to a chemical leak. Emergency services were called to the Beef City meat processing plant on Cockburn Road at Aubigny, west of Toowoomba, ... Read more [...]
No injuries, no hazardous materials spilled in CN derailment in … – CBC.ca
CBC.caNo injuries, no hazardous materials spilled in CN derailment in ...CBC.caNo one was injured, no hazardous materials were spilled and no buildings were evacuated after 15 cars of a CN freight train derailed early Sunday in the town ...CN Train derails in Pefferlaw, 15 rail cars off tracks - YorkRegion.comYorkRegion.comall 5 news articles » Read more [...]
Two in hospital after Vic chemical leak | The Mercury – The Mercury
Two in hospital after Vic chemical leak | The MercuryThe MercuryTwo people have been taken to hospital and 20 workers evacuated from a factory after a chemical spill in Melbourne.and more » Read more [...]
'No known time of clearance' for hazmat cleanup on I-285 in Cobb – Atlanta Journal Constitution
'No known time of clearance' for hazmat cleanup on I-285 in CobbAtlanta Journal ConstitutionA tractor-trailer was hanging over a cement bridge on I-285 south. (Credit: Georgia Department of Transportation). The cleanup of a corrosive liquid that spilled Friday afternoon during a tractor-trailer crash on I-285 in Cobb County could last well ... Read more [...]
Five Reasons to perform a Hazardous Building Materials Assessment before every property purchase – HazMat Management Magazine (subscription)
HazMat Management Magazine (subscription)Five Reasons to perform a Hazardous Building Materials Assessment before every property purchaseHazMat Management Magazine (subscription)Asbestos, lead paint, silica, PCBs, and mercury are among the most common hazardous materials that impact the cost of renovations, and even new buildings are likely to contain one or more of these materials. It pays to know which ones and how much of ... Read more [...]
Environmental Groups Slap Pasadena Refining System With Clean Air Act Lawsuit – Houston Press
Houston PressEnvironmental Groups Slap Pasadena Refining System With Clean Air Act LawsuitHouston PressThe aged Pasadena Refining System Inc. is no stranger to problems. In recent years, the century-old facility has had a litany of incidents, everything from fires and explosions to a chemical release that forced residents to shelter-in-place for hours ...and more » Read more [...]
Hazmat situation cleared in Davison – ABC 12 – ABC 12 News (press release)
ABC 12 News (press release)Hazmat situation cleared in Davison - ABC 12ABC 12 News (press release)There is a hazmat situation at 624 North Genesee Street in Davison.and more » Read more [...]
Hazmat situation cleared in Davison – ABC 12 News (press release)
ABC 12 News (press release)Hazmat situation cleared in DavisonABC 12 News (press release)DAVISON (WJRT) - (02/27/17) - It was a tense situation in Davison on Monday when firefighters feared hazardous materials were inside a house. At about 12:45 p.m. Monday, firefighters were called to the house after the homeowner died. He was known by ...and more » Read more [...]
Houston-Area Refinery Hit With Clean Air Lawsuit – Courthouse … – Courthouse News Service
Houston-Area Refinery Hit With Clean Air Lawsuit - Courthouse ...Courthouse News ServiceHOUSTON (CN) – Two environmental groups hit the owner of a Houston-area refinery that has neighbors holding their breath with its rotten-egg smell – and a ...and more » Read more [...]
Houston-Area Refinery Hit With Clean Air Lawsuit – Courthouse News Service
Houston-Area Refinery Hit With Clean Air LawsuitCourthouse News ServiceHOUSTON (CN) – Two environmental groups hit the owner of a Houston-area refinery that has neighbors holding their breath with its rotten-egg smell – and a recent history of fires, explosions and a chemical release that prompted a shelter-in-place order ... Read more [...]
Mystery chemical leak clears out area of Clinton – Radio Iowa – Radio Iowa
Radio IowaMystery chemical leak clears out area of Clinton - Radio IowaRadio IowaA chemical leak forced the evacuation of several blocks in the eastern Iowa town of Clinton last night. Fire crews were called to the area due to a strong-smelling ...and more » Read more [...]
Mystery chemical leak clears out area of Clinton – Radio Iowa
Radio IowaMystery chemical leak clears out area of ClintonRadio IowaA chemical leak forced the evacuation of several blocks in the eastern Iowa town of Clinton last night. Fire crews were called to the area due to a strong-smelling substance reported in the basement of a building. Crews determined it was a toxic and ...and more » Read more [...]
Chemical leak causes evacuations in Salina – KWCH
KWCHChemical leak causes evacuations in SalinaKWCHUPDATE (8:00 a.m.): Fire Marshal Roger Williams says crews are waiting for around 2300 gallons of frozen anhydrous ammonia to thaw on the roof of the Schwan Global plant in Salina. Williams says 4,000-5,000 gallons spilled before it was contained early ...Chemical leak stablizedSalina Journal (subscription)Anhydrous ammonia leak prompts evacuation warnings in SalinaWIBWAmmonia leak leads to evacuation in Salina - Story - KFDIKFDIall 11 news articles » Read more [...]
Chemical leak causes evacuations in Salina – KWCH – KWCH
KWCHChemical leak causes evacuations in Salina - KWCHKWCHThings are back to normal in Salina after a chemical leak caused several evacuations, including one at a school.Chemical leak stabilizedSalina Journal (subscription)Salina evacuation issued after chemical leakWichita EagleInvestigators seek cause of chemical leak at Salina plantThe Daily ProgressKFDI -Salina Postall 11 news articles » Read more [...]
Chemical leak stabilized – Salina Journal (subscription)
Salina Journal (subscription)Chemical leak stabilizedSalina Journal (subscription)Schilling Elementary School has been closed today due to the chemical leak, according to Jennifer Bradford-Vernon, district spokeswoman. She said due to the leak, bus routes in affected areas may not be able to run. Absences for students affected by ...Salina evacuation issued after chemical leakWichita EagleInvestigators seek cause of chemical leak at Salina plantThe Daily ProgressAmmonia leak leads to evacuation in Read more [...]
Chemical leak results in recommended evacuation of southwest … – Salina Journal (subscription)
Wichita EagleChemical leak results in recommended evacuation of southwest ...Salina Journal (subscription)An early morning leak of anhydrous ammonia at Schwans Global Supply, 3019 Scanlan, has resulted in the recommended evacuation of the area to the west of ...Salina evacuation issued after chemical leakWichita EagleAmmonia leak leads to evacuation in SalinaKFDIEmergency Crews deal with sizable ammonia leak at Tony's PizzaSalina Postall 6 news articles » Read more [...]
Chemical leak stablized – Salina Journal (subscription)
Chemical leak stablizedSalina Journal (subscription)Schilling Elementary School has been closed today due to the chemical leak, according to Jennifer Bradford-Vernon, district spokeswoman. She said due to the leak, bus routes in affected areas may not be able to run. Absences for students affected by ... Read more [...]
Letter: No to more hazardous materials – Bossier Press-Tribune Online
Letter: No to more hazardous materialsBossier Press-Tribune OnlineTrue that we have hazardous materials on our roads and railways everyday, even our airbags are hazardous now, and for me this is all the more reason to not want more! The rails that will bring it into Camp Minden are a stones throw to Doyline Schools ... Read more [...]
Chemical leak results in recommended evacuation of southwest Salina – Salina Journal (subscription)
Chemical leak results in recommended evacuation of southwest SalinaSalina Journal (subscription)An early morning leak of anhydrous ammonia at Schwans Global Supply, 3019 Scanlan, has resulted in the recommended evacuation of the area to the west of the facility. The area with the most concern is residents in the area of Centennial Road to the ... Read more [...]
Salina evacuation issued after chemical leak – Wichita Eagle
Wichita EagleSalina evacuation issued after chemical leakWichita EagleA voluntary evacuation for some Salina residents was issued Wednesday morning following a chemical leak of anhydrous ammonia at the Schwans Global Supply plant. Saline County officials said on its Facebook page that it was not mandatory and was for ...and more » Read more [...]
Op-Ed: How Do We Protect Our Children, Communities Against … – NJ Spotlight
NJ SpotlightOp-Ed: How Do We Protect Our Children, Communities Against ...NJ SpotlightGov. Christie's administration has repeatedly failed to ensure that counties and municipalities provide public access to emergency response plans, as required ...and more » Read more [...]
Hazardous Materials collection site is now open – Fort Dodge Messenger
Fort Dodge MessengerHazardous Materials collection site is now openFort Dodge Messenger-Messenger photo illustration by Joe Sutter The new Household Hazardous Materials collection center is open and ready for business, as seen here in this image made from multiple photos. The official grand opening is March 7, but items are already being ... Read more [...]
Op-Ed: How Do We Protect Our Children, Communities Against Toxic Chemicals? – NJ Spotlight
NJ SpotlightOp-Ed: How Do We Protect Our Children, Communities Against Toxic Chemicals?NJ SpotlightWe had an emergency plan in case there was a fire. ... The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) requires facilities to report annually on the amount of toxic chemicals that have been released into the air, water, or on land ... Read more [...]
Chemical leak scare prompts evacuation of dialysis clinic – KSAT.com – KSAT San Antonio
KSAT San AntonioChemical leak scare prompts evacuation of dialysis clinic - KSAT.comKSAT San AntonioA chemical leak scare prompted the evacuation Monday of a dialysis clinic downtown.and more » Read more [...]
Chemical leak scare prompts evacuation of dialysis clinic – KSAT San Antonio
KSAT San AntonioChemical leak scare prompts evacuation of dialysis clinicKSAT San AntonioSAN ANTONIO - A chemical leak scare prompted the evacuation Monday of a dialysis clinic downtown. Several hazmat and fire units responded at 9 a.m. to DaVita Rivercenter Dialysis in the 1100 block of North Main. Read more [...]
Oklahoma City's firefighters protect public from stinky, hazardous situations – NewsOK.com
NewsOK.comOklahoma City's firefighters protect public from stinky, hazardous situationsNewsOK.comOklahoma City fire Lt. Wiley Gabehart, left, and firefighter Kevin Matson help firefighter Matt Alberty put on the orange suit and green rubber boots worn while the team cleans up especially hazardous materials. [Photo by Robert Medley, The Oklahoman]. Read more [...]
Scheduled burns, grass fire behind Canadian flames – Port Huron Times Herald
Port Huron Times HeraldScheduled burns, grass fire behind Canadian flamesPort Huron Times HeraldNo injuries were reported after a Sarnia, Ontario company's burn-offs and a grass fire on Thursday.,Heavy flaring from Imperial Oil stacksThe Sarnia Journalall 14 news articles » Read more [...]
Possible HAZMAT routes proposed for Austin – KEYE TV
KEYE TVPossible HAZMAT routes proposed for AustinKEYE TVCity of Austin officials are asking for public comment on routes for trucks carrying non-radioactive hazardous materials. Austin has been working to identify specific routes for trucks carrying non-radioactive hazardous materials. This is so if a truck ...City of Austin Discussing Routes for Trucks Carrying DangerousEverythingLubbock.comall 6 news articles » Read more [...]
Lack of notification of Sarnia fire frustrates officials – The Times Herald – Port Huron Times Herald
Port Huron Times HeraldLack of notification of Sarnia fire frustrates officials - The Times HeraldPort Huron Times HeraldIt took two hours for Jeff Friedland, director of St. Clair County Homeland Security and Emergency Management, to hear about what appeared to be a massive ...St. Clair County demands joint emergency alert system with Ontario ...Michigan Radioall 2 news articles » Read more [...]
Lack of notification of Sarnia fire frustrates officials – Port Huron Times Herald
Port Huron Times HeraldLack of notification of Sarnia fire frustrates officialsPort Huron Times HeraldIt took two hours for Jeff Friedland, director of St. Clair County Homeland Security and Emergency Management, to hear about what appeared to be a massive fire in Sarnia's Chemical Valley late Thursday. And he didn't hear it from Canadians; ... "We got ... Read more [...]
Cedar Hill Chemical Plant That Exploded Operated Without Needed … – New Haven Independent
Cedar Hill Chemical Plant That Exploded Operated Without Needed ...New Haven IndependentCedar Hill neighbors pressed a chemical plant's CEO not to wait six hours to tell them they're safe the next time his factory explodes. The CEO in turn asked ...New Haven Chlor-Alkali taken to task after explosionNew Haven Registerall 2 news articles » Read more [...]
Hazardous-materials cleanup starts Monday – The Republic
The RepublicHazardous-materials cleanup starts MondayThe RepublicINDOT officials said materials from two areas about an acre in size along U.S. Highway 50 will be removed from depths to 15 feet by contracted hazardous-materials professionals. The material then will be transported to a specialty landfill in eastern ... Read more [...]
Cedar Hill Chemical Plant That Exploded Operated Without Needed Permit – New Haven Independent
Cedar Hill Chemical Plant That Exploded Operated Without Needed PermitNew Haven IndependentThe federal Environmental Protection Agency cited the company in 2011 for not having a risk or spill management plan in violation of the Clear Air Act. The company had to pay a $12,626 penalty and buy $36,056 of emergency response equipment for the ...New Haven Chlor-Alkali taken to task after explosionNew Haven Registerall 2 news articles » Read more [...]
