Archive for HazMat
Hazardous-materials cargo to be counted in Central Illinois – Herald & Review
Herald & ReviewHazardous-materials cargo to be counted in Central IllinoisHerald & ReviewSPRINGFIELD (AP) — A study of hazardous materials shipped by train and truck through a three-county area in central Illinois is expected to begin this spring. The State Journal-Register reports that the study will count hazardous materials on major ...and more » Read more [...]
Crews respond to report of hazardous materials at business – Washington Times
Crews respond to report of hazardous materials at businessWashington TimesPHOENIX (AP) - Authorities are responding to a report of possible hazardous materials at a fertilizer business on the far western outskirts of the Phoenix metro area. Phoenix Fire Department Capt. Reda Bigler says crews are entering a Fertizona ...and more » Read more [...]
Study to track hazardous-materials shipments in Sangamon, Christian, Menard counties – The State Journal-Register
Study to track hazardous-materials shipments in Sangamon, Christian, Menard countiesThe State Journal-RegisterThe study will include major railroads, as well as commercial-truck counts for hazardous materials at 20 locations in Sangamon, Menard and Christian counties, David Butt, director of the Office of Emergency Management for Sangamon County, said Tuesday. Read more [...]
Residents Can Dispose Of Hazardous Materials Safely At Recurring Round Rock Event – Patch.com
Patch.comResidents Can Dispose Of Hazardous Materials Safely At Recurring Round Rock EventPatch.comResidents Can Dispose Of Hazardous Materials Safely At Recurring Round Rock Event. This Wednesday, unused residential paint and other household chemicals can be dropped off for safe disposal. Read more [...]
East End bridge renews hazardous cargo debate – The Courier-Journal
East End bridge renews hazardous cargo debateThe Courier-JournalLouisville officials, he said, have in recent years sent letters to the Transportation Cabinet, requesting the state temporarily divert hazardous materials around downtown Louisville during the city's Thunder Over Louisville celebration, which draws ... Read more [...]
Town in shock over news that Texas fertilizer-plant explosion was deliberate – CNN
New York TimesTown in shock over news that Texas fertilizer-plant explosion was deliberateCNNResidents of West, Texas, hoped they would finally learn what happened the night of April 17, 2013, when a deadly explosion at a fertilizer plant leveled their town. The blast devastated the small town about 70 miles south of Dallas, destroying 500 ...Fire That Left 15 Dead at Texas Fertilizer Plant Is Ruled IntentionalNew York TimesInvestigators: 2013 West fertilizer plant blast a 'criminal act'FOX 4 NewsATF: Read more [...]
Deadly 2013 Texas fertilizer plant explosion was criminal act, officials say – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesDeadly 2013 Texas fertilizer plant explosion was criminal act, officials sayLos Angeles TimesA fire that caused an explosion at a Texas fertilizer plant that killed 15 people in 2013 was a criminal act, federal authorities announced Wednesday. Federal and state investigators said no arrests had been made but that they ... Federal regulators ...Town in shock over news that Texas fertilizer-plant explosion was deliberateCNNATF: Deadly 2013 West fertilizer plant fire was intentionally Read more [...]
Chemical plant explosion leaves 2 dead, 77 injured – WBXH
ReutersChemical plant explosion leaves 2 dead, 77 injuredWBXHThe explosion and fire happened at the Williams Olefins plant in Geismar, LA at 8:37 a.m. Louisiana State Police said the fire was put out around 2 p.m. There is still no word on what caused the explosion. Officials ... Of the three patients who were ...Explosion at Louisiana chemical plant kills 1, injures 73ReutersOne Confirmed Dead In Geismar Chemical Plant Explosion, FireWWNOLouisiana officials: One dead, at least 75 injured in chemical Read more [...]
Explosion at Louisiana chemical plant kills 1, injures 73 – Reuters
ReutersExplosion at Louisiana chemical plant kills 1, injures 73ReutersEmergency responders took 73 people to hospital, Jindal said, including at least five who were being treated at Baton Rouge General Hospital's burn center, said Dr. Floyd Roberts, a physician there. Plant ... The same plant had an accident in 2009 when ...One Confirmed Dead In Geismar Chemical Plant Explosion, FireWWNOLouisiana officials: One dead, at least 75 injured in chemical plant blastCNN1 dead, dozens hurt in explosion Read more [...]
Reusing hazardous materials – KJCT8.com
KJCT8.comReusing hazardous materialsKJCT8.com“The point of our facility is to keep liquids out of the Mesa County Landfill as well as hazard waste," said Hope Petrie manager at the hazardous materials collection facility. Officials said they're trying to keep the ground and drinking waters from ...and more » Read more [...]
Reusing hazardous materials – KJCT – KJCT8.com
KJCT8.comReusing hazardous materials - KJCTKJCT8.comGRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) -- The Hazardous Waste Collection Facility at Mesa County Landfill is a place where local residents can drop off toxic ...and more » Read more [...]
Reusing hazardous materials – KKCO-TV
KKCO-TVReusing hazardous materialsKKCO-TV“The point of our facility is to keep liquids out of the Mesa County Landfill as well as hazard waste," said Hope Petrie manager at the hazardous materials collection facility. Officials said they're trying to keep the ground and drinking waters from ...and more » Read more [...]
Reusing hazardous materials – KKCO 11 News – KKCO-TV
KKCO-TVReusing hazardous materials - KKCO 11 NewsKKCO-TVGRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) -- The Hazardous Waste Collection Facility at Mesa County Landfill is a place where local residents can drop off toxic ...and more » Read more [...]
Hazardous materials team assists with chemical spill cleanup | St … – St George News
St George NewsHazardous materials team assists with chemical spill cleanup | St ...St George NewsST. GEORGE — A small chemical spill in a laboratory at Dixie Regional Medical Center brought a quick response from a St. George Fire Department's hazmat ...and more » Read more [...]
A way to reuse hazardous materials, protect the environment – KJCT8.com
KJCT8.comA way to reuse hazardous materials, protect the environmentKJCT8.comEssentially we want to keep that out of the ground water, if waste gets into the soil it can then get into your drinking water,” said Hope Petrie the Manager at the Hazardous Materials Collection Facility. Items that are dropped off are sorted, cleaned ...and more » Read more [...]
Hazardous materials team assists with chemical spill cleanup – St George News
St George NewsHazardous materials team assists with chemical spill cleanupSt George NewsOnce on scene firefighters and hazardous materials response technicians went to the area where the spill was reported on the basement floor. Dixie Regional Medical Center's emergency management team was also called to the area immediately after the ... Read more [...]
A way to reuse hazardous materials, protect the environment – KKCO-TV
KKCO-TVA way to reuse hazardous materials, protect the environmentKKCO-TV“This facility collects all that waste, to keep it out of the facility and out of the landfill and keep it out of the environment,” said Hope Petrie the Manager at the Hazardous Materials Collection Facility. “I think it's important to be ... Read more [...]
Tradebe fined for chemical leak at Sunderland site – letsrecycle.com
letsrecycle.comTradebe fined for chemical leak at Sunderland siteletsrecycle.comHazardous waste firm Tradebe Solvent Recycling Ltd has been ordered to pay £38,960 following a chemical leak at its Hendon Dock site in Sunderland. Tradebe, of Marlow, Buckinghamshire, pleaded guilty to two offences of failing to comply with an ... Read more [...]
Chemical leak at Waikato Fonterra factory | Newshub – Newshub
Newstalk ZBChemical leak at Waikato Fonterra factory | NewshubNewshubA feared chemical gas leak at Fonterra's factory at Hautapu in the Waikato has turned out to be a blown high-pressure air hose. There was a "reasonably ...False alarm over chemical leak at Fonterra plant - Newstalk ZBNewstalk ZBBurst air hose causes gas leak scare at Fonterra site | 1 NEWS NOW ...TVNZall 5 news articles » Read more [...]
False alarm over chemical leak at Fonterra plant – Newstalk ZB
Newstalk ZBFalse alarm over chemical leak at Fonterra plantNewstalk ZBUPDATED 6.59am: A feared chemical gas leak at Fonterra's factory at Hautapu in Waikato has turned out to be a blown high-pressure air hose. Seven fire appliances, including a hazardous materials unit from Hamilton, were called to the factory on the ...Chemical leak at Waikato Fonterra factoryNewshuball 3 news articles » Read more [...]
Possible chemical leak at Fonterra's Hautapu plant – Newstalk ZB
Newstalk ZBPossible chemical leak at Fonterra's Hautapu plantNewstalk ZBFire crews are dealing with a possible chemical leak at a Fonterra factory in Waikato. The Fire Service was called to the Hautapu plant just before 3.30AM. Shift manager Scott Osmond said it followed a detection alarm going off. Five fire appliances ...Chemical leak at Waikato Fonterra factoryNewshuball 2 news articles » Read more [...]
Chemical leak at Waikato Fonterra factory – Newshub
Chemical leak at Waikato Fonterra factoryNewshubEmergency services are at the scene of a possible chemical gas leak at a Fonterra factory in Waikato. At around 3:30am an alarm was activated at the plant in Hautapu near Cambridge. Northern Fire Service shift commander Scott Osmond says they've ... Read more [...]
Concern Over Public's Right to Access Emergency Response Plans – NJTV News
Concern Over Public's Right to Access Emergency Response PlansNJTV NewsIf there's an accidental release of toxins, a plant explosion or chemical fire, federal law requires states to publicly issue emergency plans, including evacuation plans. The New Jersey Work Environment Council says the Christie Administration has ... Read more [...]
Strong Sulfur-Like Odor Sweeps Through Philadelphia Area After New Jersey Plant Releases Too Much Additive – NBC 10 Philadelphia
NBC 10 PhiladelphiaStrong Sulfur-Like Odor Sweeps Through Philadelphia Area After New Jersey Plant Releases Too Much AdditiveNBC 10 PhiladelphiaA glut of a sulfur-like additive released from an apologetic South Jersey gas plant swept through Philadelphia and the suburbs Friday night alarming residents and sending emergency crews on a hunt for the smell's source. The strong ... The city's 911 ... Read more [...]
Toxic incidents are a call to action for Southern California health officials – OCRegister
OCRegisterToxic incidents are a call to action for Southern California health officialsOCRegisterFrustrated Los Angeles County public health officials are seeking to expand their role in regulating hazardous materials following a series of high-profile toxic releases that have roiled communities across Southern California. In recent years ...and more » Read more [...]
Toxic incidents are a call to action for Southern California health … – OCRegister
OCRegisterToxic incidents are a call to action for Southern California health ...OCRegisterFrustrated Los Angeles County public health officials are seeking to expand their role in regulating hazardous materials following a series of high-profile.and more » Read more [...]
After toxic emissions, Southland health officials crack down on hazardous materials – OCRegister
OCRegisterAfter toxic emissions, Southland health officials crack down on hazardous materialsOCRegisterFILE - In this Dec. 9, 2015, file pool photo, crews work on a relief well at the Aliso Canyon facility above the Porter Ranch area of Los Angeles. A year after a leaking well near Los Angeles spewed natural gas for nearly four months and drove ... Read more [...]
Funky smell blankets parts of Philly – Philly.com – Philly.com
Philly.comFunky smell blankets parts of Philly - Philly.comPhilly.comA "rotten eggs" smell across the city Friday night has been attributed to a non-dangerous chemical release, police said.and more » Read more [...]
Funky smell blankets parts of Philly – Philly.com
Funky smell blankets parts of PhillyPhilly.comA "rotten eggs" smell across the city Friday night has been attributed to a non-dangerous chemical release, police said. Philadelphia Gas Works was doing maintenance and apparently released a sulfur-based additive that is added to make natural gas ...and more » Read more [...]
Explosion At Chemical Plant; No Injuries Reported – New Haven Independent
Columbus DispatchExplosion At Chemical Plant; No Injuries ReportedNew Haven IndependentEmergency crews were on the scene mid-day Thursday of an explosion at a chemical plant off State Street near the Hamden border in the Cedar Hill neighborhood. The explosion was reported at around 11:30 a.m. at the H. Krevit & Co.at 73 Welton St.No injuries in New Haven natural gas explosionWTNH Connecticut News (press release)Building destroyed after gas leak, explosion in west ColumbusNBC4i.comall 68 news Read more [...]
4 workers die after chemical leak at Texas plant – KXAN.com
KXAN.com4 workers die after chemical leak at Texas plantKXAN.comPlant officials said the release was contained by 6 a.m.. Methyl mercaptan ... Jeff Suggs, emergency management coordinator for La Porte, said the chemical release was not toxic for those living nearby, but that it caused a smell that's similar to ...4 workers die, 1 hurt in Texas chemical plant leakCNNIdentities released of 4 DuPont plant workers who died after...KPRC HoustonBrothers among 4 killed in chemical leak at Texas plantUSA Read more [...]
Chemical leak contained at Hopewell plant – NBC12 – WWBT … – WWBT NBC12 News
Chemical leak contained at Hopewell plant - NBC12 - WWBT ...WWBT NBC12 NewsHazmat crews were called to the Air Gas plant in Hopewell Thursday evening after an ammonia leak.and more » Read more [...]
Chemical leak contained at Hopewell plant – WWBT NBC12 News
Chemical leak contained at Hopewell plantWWBT NBC12 NewsHazmat crews were called to the Air Gas plant in Hopewell Thursday evening after an ammonia leak. Crews say the building was undergoing routine maintenance, but a valve was stuck open, releasing the chemical inside the building. Some of the ammonia ...and more » Read more [...]
EPA issues new rule on chemical accidents, risk management – RT
RTEPA issues new rule on chemical accidents, risk managementRTThe US Environmental Protection Agency has unveiled a new rule aimed at preventing accidents at chemical facilities while sharpening emergency response in the event of a chemical release. TagsEcology, Health. Following a 2013 executive order signed ...and more » Read more [...]
Avatar Movie Inspires Hazmat Clean-up Equipment Design – HazMat Management Magazine (subscription)
HazMat Management Magazine (subscription)Avatar Movie Inspires Hazmat Clean-up Equipment DesignHazMat Management Magazine (subscription)Korean Future Technology has built a 13-foot-tall mechanical outfit, named Method-1, similar to suit seen in the Avatar movie. The outfit, which weighs four tonnes, amplifies the movements of its operator. The suit's articulated arms and legs let it ...and more » Read more [...]
Five people exposed during a chemical leak at a Keokuk plant … – Burlington Hawk Eye
Five people exposed during a chemical leak at a Keokuk plant ...Burlington Hawk EyeKEOKUK — Five people sent to the hospital following a chemical spill Tuesday at the Roquette America Inc. plant in Keokuk have been released.and more » Read more [...]
Four people dead after spill at DuPont facility in La Porte – KPRC Houston
Fox NewsFour people dead after spill at DuPont facility in La PorteKPRC HoustonLA PORTE, Texas - A chemical leak at the Dupont Facility in La Porte killed four workers and sent another to the hospital Saturday, authorities said. Families of the deceased have been notified, but DuPont is not releasing the names of the employees at ...4 workers killed after Houston-area chemical leakFox NewsFour killed in chemical leak at La Porte plantKTRK-TVall 714 news articles » Read more [...]
Video: "Avatar" Exoskeleton Developed for Hazmat Clean-up – Construction Equipment
Construction EquipmentVideo: "Avatar" Exoskeleton Developed for Hazmat Clean-upConstruction EquipmentOnce just the stuff of action movies, the idea of making mechanical suits to amplify the strength of humans for use in the construction industry is spurring several companies to develop commercial exoskeletons. Korean Future Technology has built a 13 ... Read more [...]
Video: Iron Man Exoskeleton Developed for Hazmat Clean-up – Construction Equipment
Construction EquipmentVideo: Iron Man Exoskeleton Developed for Hazmat Clean-upConstruction EquipmentOnce just the stuff of action movies, the idea of making mechanical suits to amplify the strength of humans for use in the construction industry is spurring several companies to develop commercial exoskeletons. Korean Future Technology has built a 13 ... Read more [...]
Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Sets Safety Standards for Underground Gas Storage Facilities – The National Law Review
Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Sets Safety Standards for Underground Gas Storage FacilitiesThe National Law ReviewOperators of underground storage facilities will need to assess the operational safety of their facilities and document the implementation of safety solutions. For the first time, underground gas storage facilities will be subject to minimum federal ... Read more [...]
