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Korean police contradict Samsung over fatal gas leak, say acid got into the … – Engadget
Korean police contradict Samsung over fatal gas leak, say acid got into the ...EngadgetKorean police contradict Samsung over chemical leak, say acid leaked into the environment. Samsung has already been given a small fine for not reporting a fatal gas leak promptly enough, but now it could be in more serious trouble. At the time of the ...and more »
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Korean police contradict Samsung over fatal gas leak, say acid got into the … – Engadget
Korean police contradict Samsung over fatal gas leak, say acid got into the ...EngadgetKorean police contradict Samsung over chemical leak, say acid leaked into the environment. Samsung has already been given a small fine for not reporting a fatal gas leak promptly enough, but now it could be in more serious trouble. At the time of the ...and more »
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CSB Releases Report on Chevron Pipe Rupture and Fire
Chemical Safety Board wants to keep you updated with the latest news and details.
40 years ago: Staten Island LNG explosion killed 40 workers (photo gallery)
The worst industrial disaster in Island history took place on Feb. 10, 1973 when an explosion blew the roof off a liquefied natural gas tankSee it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Reasons to integrate structural firefighting, hazmat units
Integrating structural firefighting and hazmat units helps reduce toxic exposures and keeps responders contaminate-free.
Gas provider sued over chemical leak – UPI.com
Gas provider sued over chemical leakUPI.comMOBILE, Ala., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A lawsuit against an Alabama natural gas provider alleges it may have leaked more than 6,000 pounds of mercaptan into a community's groundwater. In deposition testimony released by a lawyer suing Mobile Gas, a company ...and more »
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Gas provider sued over chemical leak – UPI.com
Gas provider sued over chemical leakUPI.comMOBILE, Ala., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A lawsuit against an Alabama natural gas provider alleges it may have leaked more than 6,000 pounds of mercaptan into a community's groundwater. In deposition testimony released by a lawyer suing Mobile Gas, a company ...and more »
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Students Injured in Villanova Lab Experiment
Hazmat crews were called out to the university Tuesday afternoon.
Baby powder left in bathroom leads to investigation by hazmat crews
Baby powder left in bathroom leads to investigation by hazmat crewsSee it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
EU Chemical Information Program Increases Market Safety — Occupational Health & Safety
The REACH program, implemented five years ago, has made more than 30,000 documents available about chemicals on the EU market.
Mid-Valley emergency planning to meet – Lebanon Express
Mid-Valley emergency planning to meetLebanon ExpressIn a proactive effort to enhance community safety in the event of a hazardous chemical release, Linn and Benton counties established the committee. It is made up of emergency responders from police and fire, and representatives of health, education ...
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Some plastics should be classified as hazardous, scientists say – Los Angeles Times
Some plastics should be classified as hazardous, scientists sayLos Angeles TimesOnce that is done, the authors say, governments might look at other types of plastic that are not made of particularly hazardous materials, but act like sponges absorbing toxic pollutants once unleashed in the oceans. "We feel," the scientists write ...and more »
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Chemical leak at Villanova science center sickens students – Philadelphia Inquirer
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Chemical leak at Villanova science center sickens studentsPhiladelphia InquirerChemical leak at Villanova science center sickens students. Story Highlights. At least one student was sent to a hospital Tuesday afternoon following a leak of chemical gas into the air in a Villanova University science center. Other students felt ...Chemical leak empties science buildingUPI.comall 29 news articles »
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Chemical leak at Villanova science center sickens students – Philadelphia Inquirer
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Chemical leak at Villanova science center sickens studentsPhiladelphia InquirerChemical leak at Villanova science center sickens students. Story Highlights. At least one student was sent to a hospital Tuesday afternoon following a leak of chemical gas into the air in a Villanova University science center. Other students felt ...Chemical leak empties science buildingUPI.comall 29 news articles »
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HAZMAT crews respond to strong odor | WAVY.com | Norfolk
HAZMAT crews were called to the Southeastern Public Service Authority’s Norfolk transfer station after a strong odor was reported.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
FRA Raising Hazmat Penalties — Occupational Health & Safety
The maximum civil penalty is $175,000 for a knowing violation that results in death, serious or severe injury to someone, or substantial property damage.
Fire crews respond to hazardous materials leak at California Costco
Crews with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to a gas leak at the Goleta Costco just before 4 p.m. Monday.
Homeland Security to look for chemical defense project hosts | BioPrepWatch.com
BioPrepWatch.com | The Leading News Source on Biological Threats for Policymakers and First RespondersSee it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
HazMat specialist pleads guilty to destorying documents – Kennebec Journal
HazMat specialist pleads guilty to destorying documentsKennebec JournalAUGUSTA — A former hazardous materials cleanup specialist for the state has pleaded guilty to destroying records of the final three years of cleanups he was involved in. Jon P. Andrews, 58, of Augusta, destroyed his notes after he retired from the job ...and more »
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Paramedics treat three Manchester officers after suspected poisonous chemical … – Mancunian Matters
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Paramedics treat three Manchester officers after suspected poisonous chemical ...Mancunian MattersParamedics treat three Manchester officers after suspected poisonous chemical leak at Miles Platting flats. Article Image. CHEMICAL LEAK: Firefighters on scene. Posted Tuesday, February 12, 2013 - 11:21. By Dean Wilkins. Three officers were treated ...and more »
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Paramedics treat three Manchester officers after suspected poisonous chemical … – Mancunian Matters
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Paramedics treat three Manchester officers after suspected poisonous chemical ...Mancunian MattersParamedics treat three Manchester officers after suspected poisonous chemical leak at Miles Platting flats. Article Image. CHEMICAL LEAK: Firefighters on scene. Posted Tuesday, February 12, 2013 - 11:21. By Dean Wilkins. Three officers were treated ...and more »
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Hazardous Materials Leak – Santa Barbara Edhat
Hazardous Materials LeakSanta Barbara EdhatAt 3:54 pm, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department (SBCFD) responded to a hazardous materials leak, located at 7095 Marketplace Drive in Goleta (Costco). SBCFD responded four engines, an Air/Light Unit, a Hazardous Materials Team, and three chief ...
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AFD Hazmat, City Crews Respond After 100 Gallons of Diesel Spills
The Abilene Fire Department's Hazmat unit was called in after a hundred gallons of diesel fuel spilled early Sunday morning.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Chemical and biological defense contracts awarded to 43 companies | BioPrepWatch.com
BioPrepWatch.com | The Leading News Source on Biological Threats for Policymakers and First RespondersSee it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
The Oil Spill Response Plan and Contingency Planning
Oil spill contingency planning should provide site-specific procedural details that address various spill scenarios and situations.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Fire crews respond to hazardous materials leak at Goleta Costco – KSBY San Luis Obispo News
Fire crews respond to hazardous materials leak at Goleta CostcoKSBY San Luis Obispo NewsCrews with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to a gas leak at the Goleta Costco just before 4 p.m. Monday. Firefighters say R22, a flammable gas, was leaking from a refrigeration unit. Employees were evacuated and one was assessed ...and more »
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Marathon purchases BP facility with history in the courts – Southeast Texas Record
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Marathon purchases BP facility with history in the courtsSoutheast Texas RecordJust as the explosion-related litigation was concluding, the hydrogen compressor in the refinery's ultracracker unit went offline on April 6, 2010, and caused a chemical leak. It took six weeks to stop the leak, after about 540,000 pounds of chemicals ...and more »
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St. Mary's Medical Center second floor evacuated after ethylene oxide leak – WPTV
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St. Mary's Medical Center second floor evacuated after ethylene oxide leakWPTVA section of the second floor of St. Mary's Medical Center has been evacuated after a report of a chemical leak, according to Allen Ortman, spokesman for West Palm Beach Fire Rescue. The area of concern is the sterile cycle room on the north side of ...and more »
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St. Mary's Medical Center second floor evacuated after ethylene oxide leak – WPTV
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St. Mary's Medical Center second floor evacuated after ethylene oxide leakWPTVA section of the second floor of St. Mary's Medical Center has been evacuated after a report of a chemical leak, according to Allen Ortman, spokesman for West Palm Beach Fire Rescue. The area of concern is the sterile cycle room on the north side of ...and more »
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Hazmat crew cleans up Dollar Tree mercury spill
Hazardous materials clean up | hazardous, inside, clean, store, materials, street, underway, chris, sketchy, morningSee it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Hazardous 1600 Pound Battery Acid Spill on Wyoming Street
A 1600 pound commercial battery had fallen over during transport and was leaking acid onto the road.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Warrant service leads to arrests, evacuation, hazardous materials cleanup
Latest local news from Lake County California. Serving Clearlake, Clearlake Oaks, Glenhaven, Kelseyville, Lakeport, Lower Lake, Lucerne, Middletown, Nice, Upper Lake.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Truck spills hazardous material on Mount Holly-Huntersville Road
The Charlotte Fire Department is investigating a haz-mat spill from a tractor-trailer along Mount Holly Road Thursday morning.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
