Archive for HazMat
Katherine Carpenter Is The 3rd Arrest In Socialite Nancy Pfister's Murder – Huffington Post
Katherine Carpenter Is The 3rd Arrest In Socialite Nancy Pfister's MurderHuffington PostASPEN, Colo. (AP) -- Authorities said Saturday that a third suspect was arrested in the killing of a socialite in this Colorado resort town, more than a week after a couple who rented the woman's home were taken into custody. Katherine M. Carpenter, 56 ... Read more [...]
Day three of mercury clean-up in Arcadia
Tainted homes, a closed school and growing bills sum up DeSoto County's mercury spill. We're learning more about how much a child played with the dangerous element.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Hazmat responds to CSUSM lab explosion
One student was transported to a hospital, a university spokeswoman said.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Hancock County crash causes hazardous pesticide spill
A Hancock County semi-truck crash injured a Louisiana man and caused a hazardous material leak.
Halifax fire deals with radiation scare at port
Firefighters responded to what was initially believed to be a radioactive leak aboard a ship at the port of Halifax on Thursday night. But a few hours after they responded to the call, the Halifax Fire Department used its Twitter feed to report there was no leak of radioactive material.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Tanker spills 175 gallons of gas onto Nazareth street
Hazardous materials crews from two counties descend on Nazareth, Northampton Co., to deal with the aftermath of a major fuel spill.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
WV cites Diversified Services for chemical release – WOWK
WV cites Diversified Services for chemical releaseWOWKWV cites Diversified Services for chemical release. Posted: Saturday, March 15, 2014 1:14 PM EST. Updated: Saturday, March 15, 2014 1:14 PM EST. Most Popular StoriesMost Popular StoriesMore>> · Winter not ready to quit despite Spring's impending ...and more » Read more [...]
3-Year-Old Suffers Skull-Exposing Cut After Falling On Subway Tracks – Huffington Post
3-Year-Old Suffers Skull-Exposing Cut After Falling On Subway TracksHuffington PostA fire broke out in the unfinished Jianye Building at about 7 p.m. on Sunday with around 380 firemen attending the blaze, authorities have yet to say whether there are any casualties. (ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images) ... Emergency personnel respond to the ... Read more [...]
31 Dead, 9 Missing in Massive Highway Tunnel Explosion in China
Delay in reporting death toll may point to official cover-up around National People’s Congress
Chemical reaction contained at Grand Rapids plant
Just after 9:30 a.m. Thursday smoke was seen coming from the Haviland plant, located at 421 Ann Street NW. That's near the intersection of Ann Street and Turner, just west of U.S. 131.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Coffee Break Training – Cryogenic Fluid Containers
One page training articles from the National Fire Academy for firefighters and emergency services personnel. CEU’s available.
Zakieya Avery, Monifa Sanford Indicted In Exorcism Death Of Kids – Huffington Post
Zakieya Avery, Monifa Sanford Indicted In Exorcism Death Of KidsHuffington PostA fire broke out in the unfinished Jianye Building at about 7 p.m. on Sunday with around 380 firemen attending the blaze, authorities have yet to say whether there are any casualties. (ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images) ... Emergency personnel respond to the ... Read more [...]
Man With Alzheimer's Lived With Wife's Dead Body For Days – Huffington Post
Man With Alzheimer's Lived With Wife's Dead Body For DaysHuffington PostAuthorities say the man called the Fire Department on Wednesday and officials found the woman's body and a dead dog. The home was condemned because of what authorities called deplorable living conditions. The man was taken to a hospital for an ...and more » Read more [...]
New hazardous materials product list includes numerous baby products – News10.net
New hazardous materials product list includes numerous baby productsNews10.netNew hazardous materials product list includes numerous baby products. California's first-ever list of hazardous products includes infant napping pads, varnish strippers and certain foam sealants. Loading… Post to Facebook. New hazardous materials ...List targets products with hazardous materialsSacramento Beeall 2 news articles » Read more [...]
Clean-up at Haviland plant, site of chemical release, about half done – The Grand Rapids Press – MLive.com
Clean-up at Haviland plant, site of chemical release, about half doneThe Grand Rapids Press - MLive.comGRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Clean-up after a chemical release Thursday at a Northwest Grand Rapids plant is about half done, company officials reported this morning. A vapor plume was released about 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Haviland plant, 421 Ann St. NW, ...and more » Read more [...]
No evidence of radiological leak after scare at Halifax port – The Globe and Mail
CTV NewsNo evidence of radiological leak after scare at Halifax portThe Globe and MailA city news release says firefighters received a call shortly before 10 p.m. after four steel cylinders fell about six metres from inside a container at one of the city's terminals, landing in a contained area of the ship. More Related to this Story ...Halifax Radiation Leak Reported Aboard Ship Deemed False AlarmHuffington Post Canadaall 51 news articles » Read more [...]
Toxic material in infant mats on new state list targeting hazardous materials – Sacramento Bee
Toxic material in infant mats on new state list targeting hazardous materialsSacramento BeeInfant napping pads, varnish strippers and certain foam sealants made California's first-ever list of hazardous products on Thursday, putting manufacturers on notice that they'll eventually need to find cleaner ingredients to make those items or face ...California picks first products for 'green chemistry' screeningLos Angeles Timesall 18 news articles » Read more [...]
Halifax Radiation Leak Reported Aboard Ship Deemed False Alarm – Huffington Post Canada
Halifax Radiation Leak Reported Aboard Ship Deemed False AlarmHuffington Post CanadaA city news release says firefighters received a call shortly before 10 p.m. after four steel cylinders fell about six metres from inside a container at one of the city's terminals, landing in a contained area of the ship. It said the cylinders ...and more » Read more [...]
Worker injured by chemical spill, DC high school evacuated
Authorities say a construction worker was seriously injured in a chemical spill at a northwest Washington aquatic center and the high school next door was evacuated as a precaution.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Hazmat Called to Dayton Meth House
DAYTON -- Police are on the scene of a suspected meth house on McReynolds Street.According to policeSee it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Transportation of hazardous materials: exporters' liability – Lexology (registration)
Transportation of hazardous materials: exporters' liabilityLexology (registration)A US chemical manufacturer sells three containers of chemicals and hazardous materials to a Polish buyer. The first container is sent by train to the Port of New York for delivery to an ocean carrier. A series of explosions causes the train to derail ... Read more [...]
DEP, DHHR: Chemical leak legal action now moot – Charleston Gazette
Houston ChronicleDEP, DHHR: Chemical leak legal action now mootCharleston GazetteCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Two Tomblin administration agencies are arguing that passage of new legislation aimed at avoiding a repeat of January's Elk River chemical leak makes moot a legal action accusing those agencies of inaction to prevent such ...Israeli water expert recommends more water intakes, potable sources after ...WOWKall 27 news articles » Read more [...]
Possible hazardous materials investigated at Modesto church – KCRA Sacramento
KCRA SacramentoPossible hazardous materials investigated at Modesto churchKCRA SacramentoPossible hazardous materials investigated at Modesto church. 8 people at church complained of respiratory problems. Published 12:13 PM PDT Mar 13, 2014. Tweet · NEXT STORY. Students released from Colfax schools after lockdowns. Text Size: ASmall ... Read more [...]
Chemistry building evacuated on UK campus after strange odor reported
Lexington firefighters and HAZMAT units are trying to figure out what caused a strange odor in a building on UK's campus.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Four Treated for Chemical Exposure on Barge
They were on the Ohio River, about 5 miles up river from Catlettsburg, when they were exposed to the chemical methyl methacrylate.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Hwy 26 reopened after fiery 12-vehicle crash
Twelve vehicles crashed on Highway 26, shutting down lanes in both directions at milepost 24 for about four hours Tuesday, according to Oregon State Police.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Men Who Beat Man, Raped Woman May Have Gone To Wrong Home: Cops – Huffington Post
Men Who Beat Man, Raped Woman May Have Gone To Wrong Home: CopsHuffington PostMADISON, Wis. (AP) — A home invasion in which a man was severely beaten and his pregnant wife was repeatedly sexually assaulted may have been meant for a neighboring house, authorities in Wisconsin said. Three men face sexual assault and armed ...and more » Read more [...]
Be careful how you make your eyes sparkle – Sonoran News
Be careful how you make your eyes sparkleSonoran NewsThe dogs seemed to be the breed ideal for running out ahead of horse-drawn fire pumps while barking to announce the presence of an emergency vehicle. The Dalmatians were also noted to protect the ... When clean hydrogen combusts, the only chemical ... Read more [...]
Waste water from chemical leak brought to Hurricane landfill – WOWK
Waste water from chemical leak brought to Hurricane landfillWOWKA company is transporting waste water from a chemical leak to a landfill in Hurricane, WV. Freedom Industries is bringing the water to Disposable Services, Inc. which is owned by Waste Management, according to Tom Aluise, a spokesperson for the WV Dept. Read more [...]
Police Find 11 Hidden Cameras In Woman's Kansas City Apartment – Huffington Post
Police Find 11 Hidden Cameras In Woman's Kansas City ApartmentHuffington PostA woman told Kansas City Police she thinks her landlord, who is also her boss, may be behind the 11 hidden cameras that cops found in her home. The 25-year-old woman said she thinks the 47-year-old man, who has not been charged or named, has been ...and more » Read more [...]
Two Workers Sprayed By Acid At Tesoro Refinery
March 10 (Reuters) - Two workers were sprayed by sulfuric acid at Tesoro Corp's Golden Eagle refinery in Martinez, California, on Monday, the second such incident in less than a month, according to the Contra Costa County Hazardous Materials Prog...See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
NSW to force fuel tankers to get safety retrofit
NSW will make it compulsory for fuel tankers to be fitted with an electronic system to help prevent rollovers.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
8 kids transported to hospitals following chemical leak at indoor pool in Cypress – abc13.com
abc13.com8 kids transported to hospitals following chemical leak at indoor pool in Cypressabc13.com... Print · Report a typo. ShareThis via email, AIM, social bookmarking and networking sites, etc. CYPRESS, TX (KTRK) -- Officials have evacuated an indoor pool in Cypress after several people began violently coughing following some type of chemical leak. Read more [...]
