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NIOSH Rising Stars

Like many workplaces, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is working to help prepare staff to become leaders in their fields. One way NIOSH is readying its next generation of leaders is through the Rising Stars Program. The Rising Stars program was created by NIOSH to provide an opportunity for employees to obtain the skills needed to succeed and advance in their NIOSH careers. This one-year program provides a foundation of targeted training and learning experiences Read more [...]

Waltham office building evacuated after chemical spill in laboratory – WCVB Boston

Waltham office building evacuated after chemical spill in laboratory  WCVB Boston

Technical Rescue: Hazmat Rescue Challenges and Solutions | Firehouse – Firehouse

Technical Rescue: Hazmat Rescue Challenges and Solutions | Firehouse  Firehouse

Firefighters battle fuel tank blaze, hazardous materials situation at KC paving company – Kansas City Star

Firefighters battle fuel tank blaze, hazardous materials situation at KC paving company  Kansas City Star

Construction Helmets and Work-related Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or penetrating head injury. TBIs are a global public health problem and is a leading cause of injury-related death and disability [1]. While TBIs can be mild, some can be fatal or cause short- to long-term disability. Those occurring among participants in collision sports such as football are often called concussions and have been receiving increasing attention Read more [...]

Fire out in Centennial building housing hazardous materials – KKTV

Fire out in Centennial building housing hazardous materials  KKTV

Total Worker Health® Symposium: A Closer Look at Keynotes

We’re taking a closer look at the presentations delivered during the 3rd International Symposium to Advance Total Worker Health®. Attendees from across the globe heard from experts in the field during keynote addresses, presentations, workshops, and “bright spots,” a new conference feature that highlights successful and innovative interventions in 10-minute presentations. Presentations explored opportunities to improve workers’ health and well-being and the safety and Read more [...]

Transportation/Hazardous Materials: U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Addressing Wet Battery Recycling Issue Question – JD Supra

Transportation/Hazardous Materials: U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Addressing Wet Battery Recycling Issue Question  JD Supra

Symrise Chemical Plant explosions in Georgia prompt evacuations: video – New York Post

Symrise Chemical Plant explosions in Georgia prompt evacuations: video  New York Post Multiple explosions and fire at Symrise chemical plant in Brunswick prompts evacuations  Savannah Morning NewsFire, risk of explosions prompt evacuations near Georgia chemical plant  CBS NewsChemical plant fire and possibility of explosions prompt evacuations in Georgia  NBC NewsGeorgia chemical fire 'under control'; evacuations lifted  The Washington Post Read more [...]

Multiple explosions and fire at Symrise chemical plant in Brunswick prompts evacuations – Savannah Morning News

Multiple explosions and fire at Symrise chemical plant in Brunswick prompts evacuations  Savannah Morning NewsFire, risk of explosions prompt evacuations near Georgia chemical plant  CBS NewsChemical plant fire and possibility of explosions prompt evacuations in Georgia  NBC NewsGeorgia chemical fire 'under control'; evacuations lifted  The Washington PostSymrise chemical plant fire, explosions prompt evacuations in Georgia  USA TODAY Read more [...]

Japan says repayment of TEPCO Fukushima cleanup delayed – ABC News

Japan says repayment of TEPCO Fukushima cleanup delayed  ABC News

Japan says repayment of TEPCO Fukushima cleanup delayed – KSAT San Antonio

Japan says repayment of TEPCO Fukushima cleanup delayed  KSAT San Antonio

JEFFERSON PARISH TO HOST HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COLLECTION EVENT ON SATURDAY, NOV. 19, 2022 – 11-08-YYYY – Jefferson Parish

JEFFERSON PARISH TO HOST HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COLLECTION EVENT ON SATURDAY, NOV. 19, 2022 – 11-08-YYYY  Jefferson Parish

Winchester hospital chemical leak: Two casualties assessed – Southern Daily Echo

Winchester hospital chemical leak: Two casualties assessed  Southern Daily EchoChemical leak at major hospital as four fire engines and multiple ambulances swarm scene  The MirrorTwo injured after chemical leak at major hospital, sparking massive emergency services response...  The US SunEmergency services rush to help casualties after chemical leak at Hampshire hospital  ExpressRecap after emergency services tackle chemical leak at Royal Hampshire County Hospital Read more [...]

All clear given for most evacuees after St. James acid spill – WDSU New Orleans

All clear given for most evacuees after St. James acid spill  WDSU New OrleansHydrochloric acid leak, train derailment prompt evacuations in St. James Parish  FOX 8 Local First150 evacuated after train car carrying 20,000 gallons of hydrochloric acid derails in Paulina  WWLTV.comMost families allowed back home after derailment, acid spill  WSAZ Read more [...]

Japan says repayment of TEPCO Fukushima cleanup delayed – News10NBC

Japan says repayment of TEPCO Fukushima cleanup delayed  News10NBC

Japan says repayment of TEPCO Fukushima cleanup delayed – WPLG Local 10

Japan says repayment of TEPCO Fukushima cleanup delayed  WPLG Local 10

Japan says repayment of TEPCO Fukushima cleanup delayed – WNYT NewsChannel 13

Japan says repayment of TEPCO Fukushima cleanup delayed  WNYT NewsChannel 13

DG Digest: PHMSA International Division holding meetings this week to discuss ICAO papers in advance of UN Subcommittee of Experts later this month

November is here and with it comes the acceleration of the approaching holiday season. Many employees will be starting to think about holiday gatherings, shopping, time away from work, and other things that may take their minds off safety. As HSE professionals, let’s all make sure we help our fellow employees enjoy a safe and... The post DG Digest: PHMSA International Division holding meetings this week to discuss ICAO papers in advance of UN Subcommittee of Experts later this month appeared Read more [...]

Chemical leak at major hospital as four fire engines and multiple ambulances swarm scene – The Mirror

Chemical leak at major hospital as four fire engines and multiple ambulances swarm scene  The Mirror

Georgia chemical fire 'under control'; evacuations lifted – ABC News

Georgia chemical fire 'under control'; evacuations lifted  ABC NewsFire, risk of explosions prompt evacuations near Georgia chemical plant  CBS NewsChemical plant fire and possibility of explosions prompt evacuations in Georgia  NBC NewsMultiple explosions and fire at Symrise chemical plant in Brunswick prompts evacuations  Savannah Morning NewsSymrise chemical plant fire, explosions prompt evacuations in Georgia  USA TODAY Read more [...]

Explosions, fire force evacuations near Symrise Chemical Plant in Georgia – Fox Weather

Explosions, fire force evacuations near Symrise Chemical Plant in Georgia  Fox Weather Read more [...]

Brunswick GA fire: Neighborhoods evacuated near Symrise chemical plant explosion in Glynn County, Georgia – WPVI-TV

Brunswick GA fire: Neighborhoods evacuated near Symrise chemical plant explosion in Glynn County, Georgia  WPVI-TV

Neighborhoods evacuated near burning Georgia chemical plant – ABC News

Neighborhoods evacuated near burning Georgia chemical plant  ABC NewsEvacuation order issued for part of Coastal Georgia following chemical plant fire  WJCL News SavannahMultiple explosions and fire at Symrise chemical plant in Brunswick prompts evacuations  Savannah Morning NewsFire, risk of explosions prompt evacuations near Georgia chemical plant  CBS NewsMajor fire, explosions at Georgia chemical plant force neighborhood evacuations  FOX 5 Atlanta Read more [...]

Fire, risk of explosions prompt evacuations near Georgia chemical plant – CBS News

Fire, risk of explosions prompt evacuations near Georgia chemical plant  CBS NewsEvacuation order issued for part of Coastal Georgia following chemical plant fire  WJCL News SavannahMajor fire, explosions at Georgia chemical plant force neighborhood evacuations  FOX 5 AtlantaBrunswick explosion: Fire rips through chemical plant as homes evacuated  The MirrorUPDATE: Around 100 homes evacuated following industrial fire at Symrise  Brunswick News Read more [...]

Massive explosions, fires force evacuations near Symrise Chemical Plant in Georgia – Fox Weather

Massive explosions, fires force evacuations near Symrise Chemical Plant in Georgia  Fox Weather Read more [...]

Evacuation order issued for part of Coastal Georgia following chemical plant fire – WJCL News Savannah

Evacuation order issued for part of Coastal Georgia following chemical plant fire  WJCL News Savannah

Hazardous materials spill at the Veterans Hospital | News | Mountain View Online | – Mountain View Voice

Hazardous materials spill at the Veterans Hospital | News | Mountain View Online |  Mountain View VoicePolice Respond To Hazardous Materials Spill  SFGATEPetroleum Incident in Eureka | HAZMAT  Lost Coast OutpostSanta Clara police, fire units at scene of hazardous materials spill  CBS San Francisco Read more [...]

Hazardous materials spill reported at the Veterans Hospital – Palo Alto Online

Hazardous materials spill reported at the Veterans Hospital  Palo Alto OnlinePolice Respond To Hazardous Materials Spill  SFGATEPetroleum Incident in Eureka | HAZMAT  Lost Coast OutpostSanta Clara police, fire units at scene of hazardous materials spill  CBS San Francisco Read more [...]

Most residents cleared to return home after after train derailment forced day-long evacuation – WBRZ

Most residents cleared to return home after after train derailment forced day-long evacuation  WBRZ

Evacuation still in effect for many after St. James train derailment; hazmat clean-up continues – WBRZ

Evacuation still in effect for many after St. James train derailment; hazmat clean-up continues  WBRZ

Hazardous materials spill at the Veterans Hospital | News | Palo Alto Online | – Palo Alto Online

Hazardous materials spill at the Veterans Hospital | News | Palo Alto Online |  Palo Alto Online

Most residents cleared to return home after after train derailment forced day-long evacuation in St. James – WBRZ

Most residents cleared to return home after after train derailment forced day-long evacuation in St. James  WBRZ

Brookline High School evacuated over hazardous materials situation – WCVB Boston

Brookline High School evacuated over hazardous materials situation  WCVB Boston

Evacuation still in effect after St. James train derailment; hazmat clean-up continues – WBRZ

Evacuation still in effect after St. James train derailment; hazmat clean-up continues  WBRZ

Celebrating the 3rd International Symposium to Advance Total Worker Health®

October 11-14, 2022, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Center for Health, Work & Environment (CHWE) presented the 3rd International Symposium to Advance Total Worker Health®. Held virtually and in-person at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland, the symposium is the only NIOSH-sponsored event focused solely on advancing Total Worker Health (TWH) research, practice, policies, and programs. TWH is Read more [...]

Transportation/Hazardous Materials: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Interpretive Letter Addressing Fuel Systems Powering Equipment – JD Supra

Transportation/Hazardous Materials: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Interpretive Letter Addressing Fuel Systems Powering Equipment  JD Supra

St. James Sheriff orders evacuations after train derailment leads to chemical leak – WDSU New Orleans

St. James Sheriff orders evacuations after train derailment leads to chemical leak  WDSU New OrleansEvacuations ordered in St. James Parish after train derailment, chemical leak  WAFBEvacuations underway in St. James Parish after train derailment causes chemical leak  WWLTV.comHydrochloric acid leak after train derailment prompts evacuations in St. James Parish  KSLA Read more [...]

Street Road reopens in Bensalem, Bucks County following hazardous materials incident – WPVI-TV

Street Road reopens in Bensalem, Bucks County following hazardous materials incident  WPVI-TV

DG Digest: PHMSA released web app for ease of research on rulemaking and to make interpretations more user-friendly

This blog publishes on Halloween, 2022; so, Happy Halloween! Hopefully your day is filled with treats rather than tricks. Remember that the kids will be out in force today, and not necessarily paying much attention to traffic and other safety issues, so it’s up to us adults to take extra care to protect them and... The post DG Digest: PHMSA released web app for ease of research on rulemaking and to make interpretations more user-friendly appeared first on Labelmaster Blog. Read more [...]