Archive for HazMat
Emergency crews respond to Hazmat situation on a vessel at state port
Crews with the Wilmington Fire Department responded to a call of a possible chemical leak at the state port Monday morning around 10:00.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
UPDATED: Hazmat Unit Evacuates Science Building at Arcadia High
The overheating of cyclohexane in a science experiment triggered a fire, causing the evacuation, authorities said. No one was injured.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Israel warns of possible pre-emptive strike in Syria
Fearful of Hezbollah or al Qaeda getting their hands on Assad's weapons of mass destruction, Israel may not wait for othersSee it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Barge with 80,000 gallons oil hits bridge, leaks
The Coast Guard says oil spilled from at least one of two oil barges that were heavily damaged when they hit a railroad bridge over the Mississippi River at Vicksburg.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
OSHA and STEPS Promoting Oil Exploration Safety through February — Occupational Health & Safety
By providing training materials and events to oil and gas exploration sites in five states, OSHA and STEPS work to improve safety at worksites.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Catlin Group introduces new CBRN insurance coverage | BioPrepWatch.com
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No hazardous material found at Jaffrey firm | New Hampshire NEWS07
Firefighters called in the Keene Fire Department HazMat Team during a response to Teleflex Incorporated on 50 Plantation Drive Saturday morning.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Hazmat Scare Forces Evacuations in Simi Valley
SIMI VALLEY (KTLA) - A hazmat scare involving some smoking, foaming barrels of chemicals forced the evacuation of a dozen residents in five homes in Simi Valley early Saturday morning (Jan. 26).See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Grounded ‘USS Guardian’ Transfering Hazardous Materials; Fuel Draining Complete
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Reauthorization of preparedness bill includes new provisions | BioPrepWatch.com
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Chemical manufacturers resist tougher CFATS-type legislation | Government Security News
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House committee eyes rail safety, hazmat issues | Railway Age
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Project tracking flow of hazardous materials kicks off in West-Central Wisconsin
In the rural reaches of West-Central Wisconsin, volunteer fire departments and law enforcement agencies are typically the first line of response in accidents involving hazardous materials.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
14-year-old freshman arrested for chemical spill at school
A bottle full of ammonia and bleach spilled onto the floor of a Vancouver high school classroom, and the fumes sickened four students and three staff members.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
'Hazmat' team responds to Tripoli acid leak
TRIPOLI, Iowa --- The Waterloo hazardous materials team was called to Tripoli Tuesday after a driver discovered his semi trailer leaking the liquid nitric acid he was hauling.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Utah Natural Gas Well Fire Forces Evacuations
A fire burning at an oil well north of Roosevelt could take some time to extinguish. "I can't speculate how long this will last, but we're working on it, I can tell you that," said David Klaassen of Devon Energy, which operates the well.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Disaster Response Tool Would Identify Chemical Agents, Set Emergency Response in Motion
University researchers’ project could go live at the end of the year, giving Chattanooga, Tenn., a built-in disaster response system.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Fumigant fire in Ellensburg quickly extinguished
ELLENSBURG â?? A fire at Calaway Trading hay company on Dolarway Road that involved hazardous materials was quickly extinguished Tuesday afternoon.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
A Different Kind Of Hazmat: Norway Goat Cheese Fire Shuts Down Road Tunnel
A road tunnel in northern Norway will be shut for several weeks after a 27-ton truckload of sweet goat’s milk cheese caught fire.
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Daily news, articles and press releases about CBRN, Counter IED and Hazmat
Hanna to chair subcommittee on railroad, pipelines, hazardous material
Rep. Richard Hanna, R-Oneida County, whose district includes Broome County, has been named chairman of a House transportation subcommittee.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Hazmat Specialists Identify Mysterious Liquid on San Carlos Road as Muriatic Acid
The containers of acid likely fell off of a pool maintenance vehicle, Fire Department officials say.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Supreme Court takes Carol Anne Bond chemical weapon case | BioPrepWatch.com
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Blown by Strong Winds, Airliner Hits Fuel Tank – weather.com
The nose of a 737 airliner crashed into a fuel truck at Buffalo Airport Sunday morning, its nose blown by strong winds.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
County’s Hazardous Material Team Responds To First Call Of Year
They responded to a fuel spill on Route 9W.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Panetta confirms that Syrians mixed chemical agents | BioPrepWatch.com
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Residents evacuate after reported chlorine leak
Residents in Cy-Fair evacuate their homes Monday evening after a chlorine leak at a water treatment plant, according to authorities.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
UCLA physicists create nanosensor for diseases, bioweapons | BioPrepWatch.com
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Man facing charges after bringing in hazardous material to HSC
A Winnipeg man is facing charges after a hazardous material was brought into the Health Sciences Centre Saturday, forcing police to shut down William Avenue for several hours.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Iowa hazardous materials week begins Sunday
Iowa emergency management officials want everyone to be more familiar with hazardous materials, how they should be used, stored, and disposed of so they've created a hazardous materials awareness...See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
