Archive for HazMat
States balk at keeping oil-train info from public
U.S. railroads forced to turn over details of their volatile crude oil shipments are asking states to sign agreements not to disclose the information. But some states are refusing, saying Thursday that the information shouldn't be kept from the public.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Drug Search Of Berkeley Home Sets Off Hazmat Scare, Forces Evacuations
Several homes were evacuated on Oregon Street in Berkeley and a block was closed for part of Friday morning due to suspected hazardous materials found by Alameda County sheriff’s deputies while serving a search warrant.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Paulsboro train derailment, chemical spill caused health problems in half of residents, DOH reports
PAULSBORO — More than half of Paulsboro residents surveyed experienced some type of symptoms following a November 2012 train derailment and chemical spill, a New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) report states. The report, titled "Vinyl Chloride Exposure Study of...See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Ricin: weapon of mass destruction, or distraction?
This weekend the New York Timesran a reported that U.S.officials are worried that a branch of Al Qaeda is trying to manufacture large quantities of ricin, withSee it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Four seek medical treatment after Allentown hazmat incident
A police officer, two firefighters and a resident were all taken for treatment, fire official said.
Hazmat Called to Chemical Leak in Jefferson Township – WRGT TV Fox 45
WRGT TV Fox 45Hazmat Called to Chemical Leak in Jefferson TownshipWRGT TV Fox 45Hazmat Called to Chemical Leak in Jefferson Township. JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP -- Hazmat was called to a chemical leak in Jefferson Township Saturday. Emergency officials were on the scene in the 9500 block of West 3rd Street just after 12 p.m.and more » Read more [...]
Oil-rail safety response 'too timid'
US regulators reacted timidly to a spate of oil train mishaps and have been too reluctant to manage dangerous cargo on the tracks, several lawmakers said on Tuesday according to a report, faulting officials for lax oversight of a fast-growing industry.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Tanker Trucks – How its made
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HAZMAT team responds to situation at Kalamazoo Metal Recyclers
KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- Four employees of Kalamazoo Metal Recyclers had to be taken to a hospital for observation after some vapors got out of a punctured container on Wednesday morning. ...See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Truck hauling chemicals leaks fuel onto North Freeway
A hazmat team helped clean up a fuel spill on the North Freeway late Wednesday.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Hazardous materials found in Knoxville College building – WBIR-TV
Hazardous materials found in Knoxville College buildingWBIR-TVAn East Tennessee college building is now closed off to students after authorities found hazardous materials inside of it Thursday. The City of Knoxville confirmed to 10News early Friday afternoon that state officials are inspecting the A.K. Stewart ...and more » Read more [...]
Hazardous materials unit searches South Berkeley residence Friday morning – Daily Californian
BerkeleysideHazardous materials unit searches South Berkeley residence Friday morningDaily CalifornianThe Alameda County Sheriff's Office searched a South Berkeley residence Friday morning for psychedelic narcotics. According to initial reports from Sgt. JD Nelson, a narcotics team of the sheriff's department obtained a search warrant to investigate a ...Authorities uncover meth lab on Oregon St. in BerkeleyBerkeleysideDrug Search Of Berkeley Home Sets Off Hazmat Scare, Forces EvacuationsCBS Read more [...]
Berkeley Fire Department responds to possible hazardous materials situation … – Daily Californian
BerkeleysideBerkeley Fire Department responds to possible hazardous materials situation ...Daily CalifornianA hazardous materials unit of the Berkeley Fire Department was called in Friday morning to assist in an operation carried out by the Alameda County Sheriff's Department in South Berkeley. The fire department was notified of a possible hazardous ...Breaking: Authorities uncover meth lab on Oregon StreetBerkeleysideDrug investigation forces closure of Berkeley streetOakland Tribuneall 3 news Read more [...]
Letters: June 6, 2014, Chemical leak, New Yorker piece – Charleston Gazette
Letters: June 6, 2014, Chemical leak, New Yorker pieceCharleston GazettePoisoning our precious water, and all subsequent costs, is the coal industry's responsibility. The entire cost of environmental damage, the cost of studying over the long term and treating the consequential health damages, even the added repairs ... Read more [...]
Responders plan to save Annona – Clarksville Times
Responders plan to save AnnonaClarksville TimesAccording to Annona Volunteer Fire Chief Devin McEwin, “Every fire department in this county has an evacuation plan for El Dorado Chemical [in Annona] and step-by-step instructions on responding to a fire at that plant. All fire departments know and ...and more » Read more [...]
Santa Fe city worker in suspected drunken driver crash with truck loaded with hydrochloric acid
A pick-up truck, driven by a Santa Fe city worker, crashed into the back of a parked semi-truck carrying hydrochloric acid in Santa Fe late Monday night but none of the acid spilled, Santa Fe…See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Disputanta residents evacuated as a precaution after tanker truck wreck
The road will remained closed as crews offload the gasoline and diesel fuel on board the tanker and then upright it.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Dover YMCA Closed Due to Chemical Leak – WBOC TV 16
Dover YMCA Closed Due to Chemical LeakWBOC TV 16The Dover YMCA was evacuated Thursday due to a chemical leak inside the basement of the building, according to police. The Dover Police Department, Dover Fire Department, and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control ...Chemical leak closes Dover YMCAThe News Journalall 3 news articles » Read more [...]
Chemical leak closes Dover YMCA, police say – The News Journal
Chemical leak closes Dover YMCA, police sayThe News JournalDover police, DNREC, the Dover fire department and several other agencies are investigating a chemical leak at the Dover YMCA, 1137 S. State St. police said Thursday afternoon. The leak appears to be contained to the basement of the building. The YMCA ... Read more [...]
San Diego County (CA) Hazmat Releases Chemical Suicide Flammability Study
San Diego County (CA) Hazardous Incident Response Team conducted a chemical suicide study with the goal of determining the risk to the public and first responders. See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Officials discuss rerouting trains around Richmond that transport volatile oil
If a train were to derail in Richmond during peak business hours, the impact could stretch to a half mile radius encompassing hundreds of thousands of people.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
The Keys to Implementing a PPE Decontamination Program
A roundtable discussion at AIHce 2014 covers how to implement a PPE decontamination program.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
2 firefighters injured in HAZMAT incident at T.Z. High School
Two firefighters were injured Tuesday night after encountering a gaseous chemical mixture at Tappan Zee High School.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Harlan coal company cited for releasing chemical that killed fish – Lexington Herald Leader
Harlan coal company cited for releasing chemical that killed fishLexington Herald LeaderThe state has cited a Harlan County coal company over a chemical release into streams that killed fish, according to the state Department for Natural Resources. The incident near Evarts happened Friday evening. A coal-slurry line from a preparation ...Kentucky coal company argue after cause a fish killSteelGuruCoal company cited after fish killBowling Green Daily Newsall 15 news articles » Read more [...]
Hazardous materials collection for Outer Cape residents Saturday – Capecodonline
Hazardous materials collection for Outer Cape residents SaturdayCapecodonlineWELLFLEET — Residents of Provincetown, Truro and Wellfleet can get rid of hazardous materials from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Wellfleet Transfer Station at 370 Coles Neck Road. Items that may be disposed of include drain opener, paint thinner ...and more » Read more [...]
No injuries reported in fire at Westlake Chemical – The Advocate
WDSU New OrleansNo injuries reported in fire at Westlake ChemicalThe AdvocateGEISMAR — A fire broke out late Wednesday morning at Westlake Chemical Corporation's vinyls plant inside a refrigeration unit that stores a non-hazardous, but reactive organic chemical used in making common household plastic PVC. The blaze, which ...Fire damages storage facility at chemical plantWDSU New OrleansFire at Westlake Chemical Plant in GeismarWGNOall 15 news articles » Read more [...]
1 dead, 1 hospitalized after chemical leak on Kodiak fishing boat – Anchorage Daily News
1 dead, 1 hospitalized after chemical leak on Kodiak fishing boatAnchorage Daily NewsOne person is dead and another hospitalized after a chemical leak on a fishing boat at a Kodiak harbor. The Kodiak Police Department responded on Wednesday to a report of a refrigeration leak aboard the fishing vessel Alpine Cove, which was at the St. Read more [...]
Fire at Westlake Chemical Plant in Geismar – WGNO
WGNOFire at Westlake Chemical Plant in GeismarWGNOGEISMAR, La. (WGNO) – Emergency crews responded to a large fire at the Westlake Chemical plant in Geismar this morning. Rick Webre, Ascension Parish OHSEP director, told WBRZ it was a “shop fire” in a PVC storage area that did not threaten the rest of ...Fire damages storage facility at chemical plantKnoe.comFire at Westlake Chemical extinguished shortly after noonThe Advocateall 8 news articles » Read more [...]
Fire damages storage facility at chemical plant – Knoe.com
WWL First NewsFire damages storage facility at chemical plantKnoe.comGEISMAR, La. (AP) - A late morning fire at a storage facility holding polyvinyl chloride product sent thick smoke billowing from the Westlake Chemical plant in Ascension Parish. The Advocate reports that the fire was out by 12:20 p.m. (http://bit.ly ...Fire at Westlake Chemical extinguished shortly after noonThe Advocateall 6 news articles » Read more [...]
Officials emphasize preparedness as hurricane season begins in earnest – Your Houston News
Officials emphasize preparedness as hurricane season begins in earnestYour Houston NewsRelated Content. Emergency Resources. In Fort Bend County, visit www.fbcoem.org for information and to sign up for FBC Alert, which can deliver important emergency updates via e-mail or mobile device. ... Upgrades also include new conference space ...and more » Read more [...]
Fire at Westlake Chemical extinguished shortly after noon – The Advocate
Fire at Westlake Chemical extinguished shortly after noonThe AdvocateGEISMAR — A storage shed holding polyvinyl chloride product caught fire late Wednesday morning at the Westlake Chemical plant on La. 30 in Ascension Parish, emergency officials said. By 12:20 p.m., the fire has been extinguished. Rick Webre, director ... Read more [...]
Why the West Virginia Spill Wasn't a Freak Occurrence – BillMoyers.com
Why the West Virginia Spill Wasn't a Freak OccurrenceBillMoyers.comIn 2011, West Virginia officials ignored the US Chemical Safety Board's call to create a new “hazardous chemical release prevention program.” That same year, a study published in the journal Science found that the vast majority of streams near mining ...and more » Read more [...]
Major Fire At Shell Chemical Plant – Chem.Info
Major Fire At Shell Chemical PlantChem.InfoTHE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A major fire broke out late Tuesday at a chemical plant operated by oil giant Royal Dutch Shell near the port city of Rotterdam, Dutch emergency services said. The Security Region Central and Western Brabant said in a ... Read more [...]
2 HAZMAT trucks stolen, 1 found abandoned
One of two HAZMAT cleanup trucks stolen from a North Side warehouse was found abandoned in an empty lot on the West Side nearly 15 miles from where it was taken.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Russian Oil Refinery Explosion At Komi Oil Refinery In Usinsk
VIDEO: CCI Lukoil Usinskneftegaz, Refinery Oil Tanks Explosion In Russia | Komi Oil Refinery Explosion | Russian Oil Refinery Explosion At Komi Oil Refinery ...See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Next-gen gas mask cooler, more comfortable
The rollout of the Army's new gas mask is underway, but researchers already have plans for the next-gen model: An integrated mask-helmet design with a battery-powered, fan-driven air filtration system.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
