Archive for HazMat
EPA Moves to Improve Emergency Planning at Facilities …. – U.S. EPA.gov (press release)
EPA Moves to Improve Emergency Planning at Facilities ....U.S. EPA.gov (press release)... Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck. “These requirements ensure that responders have the essential information they need to protect themselves, workers and the surrounding community when they respond to a facility during a chemical release or fire.” Read more [...]
Loma Linda hospital hazmat situation closes ER for two hours
LOMA LINDA >> Loma Linda University Medical Center temporarily stopped accepting emergency patients due to a hazardous materials situation Friday afternoon.The hospital was placed on internal disaster diversion around noon, said hospitalSee it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Maynard firefighters respond to Hazmat incident
When Maynard firefighters responded to a hazardous materials incident on May 15, they had no idea what was in store for them. As it turned out, there was no real danger.Fire Chief Anthony Stowers said that at 1:30 p.m., a caller reported an odor inside the building at 63 Great Road. The Fire Department responded in full protective gear, including self-contained breathing apparatus. Using a multi-gas air-monitoring meter, firefighters took readings inside the building and found highSee it on Scoop.it, Read more [...]
'Hazardous material' ablaze in barn fire near Exeter
FIRE crews were in a race against time to extinguish a barn fire of hazardous material.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Hazardous materials found in Gardiner won't hinder repair timeline – CityNews
CityNewsHazardous materials found in Gardiner won't hinder repair timelineCityNewsDespite the discovery of more than expected hazardous materials on the Gardiner Expressway, Toronto city officials say the repair work remains on schedule. Frank Clarizio, director of capital works delivery with the city's engineering and construction ... Read more [...]
PHMSA to DOT-111 defender: Justify Bakken testing
Hazmat regulator challenges DOT-111 defender to justify Bakken testingSee it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Roanoke officials bolster hazmat plans
A variety of government officials assert without hesitation that the Roanoke Valley is prepared for an emergency like the train derailment, fire and fuel spill on the bank of the James River in Lynchburg last month.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Officials ask Wyden for help on oil trains
Fire officials from across Oregon told Sen. Ron Wyden on Friday they do not have enough money to prepare for an oil train accident. Wyden, D-Ore., met with first responders and federal and state officials in Bend on Friday to learn what Central Oregon needs in order to be readySee it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
12 sent to hospital after inhaling irritant at Sanger Del Monte plant
Twelve people were taken to the hospital to be treated after inhaling some sort of irritant at the Del Monte fruit processing plant on Academy and North in Sanger.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Chemical leak from 'shoktong' warehouse in Iloilo City village, residents told … – InterAksyon
InterAksyonChemical leak from 'shoktong' warehouse in Iloilo City village, residents told ...InterAksyonILOILO CITY -- Residents in Barangay West Timawa, Molo, Iloilo City affected by the reeking odor caused by leaking chemicals from the warehouse of the Imperial Distillery have been asked to evacuate the area for health reasons. The City Environment and ... Read more [...]
Wash. Crews Handle Hazmat at Waste Disposal Site
Firefighters evacuated the center, and treated an exposed worker.
Federal Agencies Not Sharing Enough Information on Ammonium Nitrate Sites, GAO Says
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Hazardous materials team called to Kansas City's IRS building – KMBC Kansas City
ABC17News.comHazardous materials team called to Kansas City's IRS buildingKMBC Kansas City... ASmall Text; AMedium Text; ALarge Text. Suspicious substance found after IRS worker opens package. Show Transcript Hide Transcript. A hazardous materials team was called to the IRS building Wednesday morning to investigate a suspicious substance.Suspicious package investigated at IRS buildingKCTV Kansas CityHazmat crews cordon off part of Kansas City IRS building in white powder scareKansas City Starall Read more [...]
Crews respond to accident involving hazmat materials in Gloucester County
According to Virginia State Police spokeswoman Sgt. Michelle Anaya, crews have responded to Cedar Bush Road for an accident involving a vehicle and a truck.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
US rail regulators see 'pockets of concern' with misclassifying of Bakken crude
US rail regulators see 'pockets of concern' with misclassifying of Bakken crude - Read this Platts oil news article here. Plus discover more oil market news, products & services.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Apparent chemical leak reported at Sanger food plant – Fresno Bee
Apparent chemical leak reported at Sanger food plantFresno BeeAn apparent chemical leak at a Sanger food plant has sickened about a dozen people, authorities said Friday afternoon. Sanger Fire, Cal Fire and American Red Cross officials, as well as firefighters from other agencies answering a mutual-aid call, are ...and more » Read more [...]
Hazardous materials team called to Kansas City's IRS building – KMBC Kansas City
KMBC Kansas CityHazardous materials team called to Kansas City's IRS buildingKMBC Kansas City... ASmall Text; AMedium Text; ALarge Text. Suspicious substance found after IRS worker opens package. Show Transcript Hide Transcript. A hazardous materials team was called to the IRS building Wednesday morning to investigate a suspicious substance.Suspicious package investigated at IRS buildingKCTV Kansas CityHazmat crews cordon off part of Kansas City IRS building in white powder scareKansas City Starall Read more [...]
Hazardous materials team called to Kansas City's IRS building – KMBC Kansas City
ABC17News.comHazardous materials team called to Kansas City's IRS buildingKMBC Kansas City... ASmall Text; AMedium Text; ALarge Text. Suspicious substance found after IRS worker opens package. Show Transcript Hide Transcript. A hazardous materials team was called to the IRS building Wednesday morning to investigate a suspicious substance.Suspicious package investigated at IRS buildingKCTV Kansas CityHazmat crews cordon off part of Kansas City IRS building in white powder scareKansas City Starall Read more [...]
Hazardous materials team called to Kansas City's IRS building – KMBC Kansas City
KMBC Kansas CityHazardous materials team called to Kansas City's IRS buildingKMBC Kansas City... ASmall Text; AMedium Text; ALarge Text. Suspicious substance found after IRS worker opens package. Show Transcript Hide Transcript. A hazardous materials team was called to the IRS building Wednesday morning to investigate a suspicious substance.Suspicious package investigated at IRS buildingKCTV Kansas CityHazmat crews cordon off part of Kansas City IRS building in white powder scareKansas City Starall Read more [...]
Chemical spill at store sends 5 to hospital – SFGate
My Champlain Valley FOX44 & ABC22Chemical spill at store sends 5 to hospitalSFGatePolice say the state of Vermont HazMat Team was sent to the store to mitigate the chemical release. Authorities say the initial investigation indicated suspicious circumstances. Police have released a photo of two men seen leaving the store who they ...New England in BriefBrattleboro Reformerall 10 news articles » Read more [...]
Hazardous materials team called to Kansas City's IRS building – KMBC Kansas City
KMBC Kansas CityHazardous materials team called to Kansas City's IRS buildingKMBC Kansas City... ASmall Text; AMedium Text; ALarge Text. Suspicious substance found after IRS worker opens package. Show Transcript Hide Transcript. A hazardous materials team was called to the IRS building Wednesday morning to investigate a suspicious substance.Suspicious package investigated at IRS buildingKCTV Kansas CityHazmat crews cordon off part of Kansas City IRS building in white powder scareKansas City Starall Read more [...]
Hazardous materials team called to Kansas City's IRS building – KMBC Kansas City
KMBC Kansas CityHazardous materials team called to Kansas City's IRS buildingKMBC Kansas City... ASmall Text; AMedium Text; ALarge Text. Suspicious substance found after IRS worker opens package. Show Transcript Hide Transcript. A hazardous materials team was called to the IRS building Wednesday morning to investigate a suspicious substance.Suspicious package investigated at IRS buildingKCTV Kansas CityHazmat crews cordon off part of Kansas City IRS building in white powder scareKansas City Starall Read more [...]
Greener Hard Chromium Plating – Products Finishing Magazine
Greener Hard Chromium PlatingProducts Finishing MagazineThe USA controls the use of lead anodes for metal finishing applications through its Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (TRI),6 where metal finishing companies are required to register the use of lead at their facilities if they exchange at least 64 lb ... Read more [...]
PHMSA Director: Bakken crude not causing accidents
In the past decade, the amount of crude by rail has quadrupled, according to Kip Wills, director of the U.S. Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's Central Region. The increase doesn't appear to be slowing, he said at the 2014 WBPC.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
HAZMAT Contains Chemical Spill in Johnstown Neighborhood
JOHNSTOWN Chelsea Spears -- HAZMAT contained a possible hazard after two tanks leaked in a residentiSee it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Hazmat crews tame what could have been 'major' fire today at site in Detroit
Hazmat crews as well as units from Marathon Petroleum Corp. helped get foam on the fire before it could spread beyond the building, he said. No injuries were reported.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
An 11K study will help Bradford County prepare for spills of hazardous materials – Towanda Daily Review
An 11K study will help Bradford County prepare for spills of hazardous materialsTowanda Daily ReviewTOWANDA - The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency has awarded Bradford County $9,126 to conduct a study that will help the county be better prepared for spills of hazardous materials and other emergencies, the Bradford County ... Read more [...]
Maine's DC delegation raises doubts about fed response to hazardous materials … – Bangor Daily News
Maine's DC delegation raises doubts about fed response to hazardous materials ...Bangor Daily NewsIn interviews with members of Maine's congressional delegation, all said that's the reason they are pushing federal regulators to strengthen planning, response and mitigation requirements for railroads that transport hazardous materials such as highly ...A patchwork of agencies responsible for oil train safetyBakersfield CalifornianSens. Murray and Collins push for increased safety resources for Read more [...]
Iloilo City eyes evacuation of residents near chemical leak – GMA News
Iloilo City eyes evacuation of residents near chemical leakGMA NewsAuthorities in Iloilo City are considering evacuating as many as 100 residents from a barangay affected by a chemical leak in the area earlier this week. The residents live near an old warehouse in Barangay West Timawa, from which a foul odor has been ... Read more [...]
Police investigate chemical spill at Swanton store; 5 taken to hospital – Daily Journal
Police investigate chemical spill at Swanton store; 5 taken to hospitalDaily JournalPolice say the state of Vermont HazMat Team was sent to the store to mitigate the chemical release. Authorities say the initial investigation indicated suspicious circumstances. Police have released a photo of two men seen leaving the store who they ... Read more [...]
Therapy Dogs From Tails Of Joy In Manchester Soothe Test Stressed West … – Hartford Courant
Therapy Dogs From Tails Of Joy In Manchester Soothe Test Stressed West ...Hartford CourantHe added that studies have shown there, "is a chemical release in the brain when you pet a dog." Daphne Wilcox, vice-president of Tails of Joy, said the students "approached me and used me as a sounding board," for the project. The biggest hurdle was ... Read more [...]
Overturned trailer in Boston Twp. leads to Hazmat crew clean-up of diesel fuel – NewsNet5.com
NewsNet5.comOverturned trailer in Boston Twp. leads to Hazmat crew clean-up of diesel fuelNewsNet5.comBOSTON TWP., Ohio - An overturned trailer leaked diesel fuel in Boston Township, requiring coordinated clean-up efforts Wednesday. Crews from the Peninsula Police Department and Valley Fire Department cleaned-up spilled diesel fuel from an overturned ...and more » Read more [...]
Report: Chemical leak from warehouse keeps Iloilo barangay awake – GMA News
Report: Chemical leak from warehouse keeps Iloilo barangay awakeGMA NewsA barangay in Iloilo City's Molo district was kept awake Wednesday night due to the odor from a chemical leak from a warehouse in the area, a radio report said Thursday evening. Bombo Radyo quoted Barangay West Timawa head Nelly Magsipoc as saying ... Read more [...]
Shared role in oil safety
Only through improved communication and compliance with federal regulations for transporting crude oil can the oil continue to be moved safely, a federal regulator said Tuesday.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Acid Spill On I-29 Poses Inhalation Hazard
It will likely be another hour until crews reopen the interstate.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
PHMSA Facts — Piecing Together PHMSA
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's mission is to protect people and the environment from the risks associated with hazardous materi...See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
RFA Recognized for Commitment to First Responders
For the third consecutive year, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has been presented the
