A yellowish-orange cloud plume rose over the Honeywell International Plant in Hopewell this afternoon that fire officials say was caused by some type of chemical release.
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Chemical release causes orange cloud over Hopewell, Va plant
Suicide prompts HAZMAT situation in SW Houston
Police say a woman who committed suicide by mixing toilet bowl cleaner with bleach prompted a HAZMAT situation in SW Houston...See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Broken jewelry prompts hazmat clean at condo
A small spill of hazardous material brought out crews to a condo complex in Cumberland on Fisher Road Friday morning.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Maine emergency responders train for anthrax scenario
BioPrepWatch.com | The Leading News Source on Biological Threats for Policymakers and First Responders...See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Lower Macungie Township meth lab discovered after 'vapor cloud' forces evacuations, police report – UPDATE
A 34-year-old township man was arrested and no one is hurt, authorities say.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Secret Service obtains contract for CBRN protective clothing | BioPrepWatch.com
BioPrepWatch.com | The Leading News Source on Biological Threats for Policymakers and First Responders...See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Hazmat trailer responds to Riley Hospital
Indianapolis Fire Department was at the hospital and a hazardous materials trailer was unloaded near the emergency room.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Train possibly carrying hazardous materials derails near Perry, Okla.
Authorities said the train may have been carrying hazardous materials but they have not confirmed what chemicals if any are on board.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Anhydrous Ammonia Exposures Cited by OSHA
Commerce, Calif.-based 99 Cents Only Stores Texas Inc. faces 19 serious violations in connection with its Houston distribution center.
Hazardous spill seminar helps authorities prepare for disaster
When you think of oil spills, places like the Gulf Coast or Alaska come to mind.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Pa. man hurt in gas explosion
McCLURE — A Decatur Township man is in critical condition, according to a nursing supervisor at Lehigh Valley Hospital, after an incident involving ...See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Removing Toxiins from the Environment
A Florida State University chemist’s work could lead to big improvements in our ability to detect and eliminate specific toxic substances in our environment; the novel approach is based on stripping electrons from the toxic chemical known as fluoride; in addition to toxin removal, the approach has many other applicationsSee it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
I-24E Re-Opens In Nashville After Sulfuric Acid Spill
The eastbound lanes of Interstate 24 at James Robertson Parkway have re-opened Tuesday morning, nearly 12 hours after a tanker leaked thousands of gallons of sulfuric acid onto the road.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Chili powder brings hazmat team to North Chicago PADS shelter
At first it seemed suspicious, a package with an envelope containing red powder. When it was opened, a fan hit it and the powder blew around the PADS shelter on the grounds of the Lovell Center in North Chicago.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Authorities investigate cause of Monday explosion at MeadWestvaco Plant in North Charleston
Authorities investigate cause of Monday explosion at MeadWestvaco Plant in North Charleston.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
The threat of bio-terrorism
This is not an article about a revolutionary weapon, which if it lands in the wrong hands would kill only a few people. This is a much bigger issue that must be taken seriously.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Evacuations ordered around Pa. house where 'gas chamber' was built
Surrounding homes are being evacuated because a neighbor's house may pose a threat. The FBI and an Allegheny County bomb squad are in Bridgeville.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Toxic challenges in Tooele County, Utah
TOOELE — A multi-million dollar budget shortfall led Tooele County commissioners to cut the hazardous materials division in the sheriff's...See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Tankers still hauling hazardous materials despite known flaws | NWAonline
For two decades, one of the most commonly used types of rail tanker has been allowed to haul hazardous liquids from coast to coast even though transportation officials knew of a design flaw that can cause the car to tear open in an accident,..See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
New CSB Board Member Nominated
Dr. Beth J. Rosenberg, an assistant professor in the Public Health Program of Tufts University School of Medicine, will be nominated by President Obama
Reverse 911 retooled after hazmat fire notification problems
By Clarence Fanto The Berkshire Eagle SOUTH BERKSHIRE, Mass. The commotion started around 5 a.m. on Aug. 2, as pre-dawn skies began to brighten over South Berkshire. See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Hazmet Team Stops Hydrogen Build-Up in Drum at Wiseco Plant
No one injured as team relieves pressure from drum...See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Winter Haven Police arrest four, dismantle meth lab
Four people were arrested Friday after authorities discovered an active meth lab inside a unit of a government subsidized apartment complex in Winter Haven. Three men and a woman were charged.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Suspicious letter sparks hazmat investigation
Providence police are investigating after a suspicious letter sparked a hazmat situation at “The Hotel Providence” on Mathewson St. Friday afternoon.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Hazmat situation at Whidden Hospital in Everett, Mass.
Some patients are being moved from one floor to another...See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Georgia fire department hosts live hazmat exercise
HENRY COUNTY, Ga. -- The Henry County Fire Department will host the Atlanta "Live" Ammonia Release Drill & Hazmat Training Exercise at two locations next week.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Hazmat team neutralizes mercury found at Lancaster High School
LANCASTER, PA — A hazardous materials team was called to Lancaster High School Friday morning after a student reported she came in contact with a small amount of mercury.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Montana county to simulate anthrax outbreak
Montana’s Beaverhead County is planning to utilize 500 “zombie” volunteers to prepare for a potential anthrax or smallpox outbreakSee it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Venezuela sees refinery fire out later on Thursday
* Lightning hit two naphtha tanks at El Palito refinery* Operations unaffected, state oil company PDVSA saysBy Mario NaranjoCARACAS, Sept 20 (Reuters) - A fire caused by lightning atVenezuela's 146,000-barrels-per-day..See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Periodic Table Is New Touchstone of Geek Chic
New books, websites, apps and toys have spurred more interest in the periodic table than ever, engaging many people who snoozed through chemistry class.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Drug Agents Scour Apparent Meth Labs In St. Johnsbury, VT
Two men from the St. Johnsbury area have been charged with conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine.
