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CVSA Announces Results of Hazardous Materials, Dangerous Goods Blitz – Transport Topics Online

CVSA Announces Results of Hazardous Materials, Dangerous Goods Blitz  Transport Topics Online

The Evolution of Elastomeric Half-Mask Respirators and Exhalation Valves

Interest in using elastomeric half-mask respirators (EHMRs) as an alternative to N95®* filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) in healthcare settings is growing because of their ability to be cleaned, disinfected, and reused. During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the high demand for N95 FFRs caused national supply shortages, leading organizations to rely on other types of respiratory protection such as EHMRs. However, at that time, all NIOSH Approved® EHMRs had exhalation valves Read more [...]

Hazmat, homeowners’ cleanup days in October – The Syosset Advance

Hazmat, homeowners’ cleanup days in October  The Syosset Advance

Hazmat situation at Cargill in Dayton – WHSV

Hazmat situation at Cargill in Dayton  WHSV

Michigan governor declares state of emergency for Menominee plant fire – WBAY

Michigan governor declares state of emergency for Menominee plant fire  WBAY

Inspection blitz finds violations of hazardous materials/dangerous goods regs – Truckers News

Inspection blitz finds violations of hazardous materials/dangerous goods regs  Truckers News

CVSA hazmat blitz nets over 1,700 violations | FleetOwner – FleetOwner

CVSA hazmat blitz nets over 1,700 violations | FleetOwner  FleetOwner

CVSA releases results from surprise five day hazmat/dangerous goods inspection blitz – CDLLife

CVSA releases results from surprise five day hazmat/dangerous goods inspection blitz  CDLLife

Criminal investigation involving hazardous materials at Merivale business – iHeartRadio.ca

Criminal investigation involving hazardous materials at Merivale business  iHeartRadio.ca

Criminal investigation involving hazardous materials at Merivale business – CTV News Ottawa

Criminal investigation involving hazardous materials at Merivale business  CTV News Ottawa

PES refinery explosion investigation says EPA should scrutinize deadly chemical hydroflouric acid – WHYY

PES refinery explosion investigation says EPA should scrutinize deadly chemical hydroflouric acid  WHYY

PES refinery explosion investigation says EPA should scrutinize deadly chemical hydroflouric acid | StateImpact Pennsylvania – NPR

PES refinery explosion investigation says EPA should scrutinize deadly chemical hydroflouric acid | StateImpact Pennsylvania  NPR

DG Digest: How will the 49 CFR change as a result of PHMSA’s HM-215P (International harmonization)?

The second week of October is here, and the autumn leaves are falling. We should all remain cognizant of the need to keep our workplaces’ outdoor walkways and stairwells clear of leaves that could contribute to tripping hazards, as well as the need to keep storm sewers open to drain off rainfall. Safety first! Here’s... The post DG Digest: How will the 49 CFR change as a result of PHMSA’s HM-215P (International harmonization)? appeared first on Labelmaster Blog. Read more [...]

New Camp Ripley training facility offers first responders unique, realistic hazmat training – Brainerd Dispatch

New Camp Ripley training facility offers first responders unique, realistic hazmat training  Brainerd Dispatch

Chemical leak in Chesterfield – WWBT

Chemical leak in Chesterfield  WWBT

Police respond to active chemical leak at AdvanSix plant in Chesterfield County – WRIC ABC 8News

Police respond to active chemical leak at AdvanSix plant in Chesterfield County  WRIC ABC 8News

State begins slow response to NM 15 oil spill – Silver City Daily Press and Independent

State begins slow response to NM 15 oil spill  Silver City Daily Press and Independent

NIOSH News for National Nanotechnology Day!

  Every year on October 9th we celebrate National Nanotechnology Day. The date 10-9 pays homage to the nanometer scale: 10–9 (one billionth of a meter). Anything that can be measured in nanometers is extremely small! For instance, the width of a strand of human hair is about 90,000 nanometers, bacteria are between 300–5,000 nanometers, viruses are 5–300 nanometers, the diameter of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is 2.5 nanometers, and a single atom is 0.1–0.5 nanometers. Read more [...]

New Hazardous Materials Training Facility Open at Camp Ripley – KNSI

New Hazardous Materials Training Facility Open at Camp Ripley  KNSI

Safe, Free Disposal for Hazardous Materials Commonly Found in Homes and Yards – UCNJ.org

Safe, Free Disposal for Hazardous Materials Commonly Found in Homes and Yards  UCNJ.orgBenton County will throw out your household hazardous materials  NBC Right NowBenton County Dispose of hazardous materials on Oct. 28  YakTriNews KAPP-KVEWParish government hosts Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day  The AdvocateHousehold hazardous waste collection protects local environment, waterways  Steamboat Pilot & Today Read more [...]

DG Digest: FMCSA makes changes to agency rules, also corrects errors and removes obsolete references from its regulations.

Welcome to October! Not only is the fall season now rolling in; October is National Fire Prevention Month. Does your workplace have good suppression equipment, a solid emergency plan, and a well-trained employee team ready to deal with fire and fire prevention? This is the month to especially focus on and address these issues.  As... The post DG Digest: FMCSA makes changes to agency rules, also corrects errors and removes obsolete references from its regulations. appeared first on Labelmaster Read more [...]

6 employees at power plant taken to the hospital, 2 in critical condition following chemical exposure, officials say – KPRC Click2Houston

6 employees at power plant taken to the hospital, 2 in critical condition following chemical exposure, officials say  KPRC Click2Houston

E-CARE is back this weekend, providing residents a place to drop off hazardous materials – ARLnow

E-CARE is back this weekend, providing residents a place to drop off hazardous materials  ARLnow

EMA counts vehicles with hazardous materials on Ohio 7 – Martins Ferry Times Leader

EMA counts vehicles with hazardous materials on Ohio 7  Martins Ferry Times Leader

No one injured after HAZMAT crew responds to chemical leak at a Grand Forks plant – KFYR

No one injured after HAZMAT crew responds to chemical leak at a Grand Forks plant  KFYR

W.A. Parish Plant leak: Hundreds of employees exposed to chemical while working at Richmond plant – KTRK-TV

W.A. Parish Plant leak: Hundreds of employees exposed to chemical while working at Richmond plant  KTRK-TV

Chemical exposure at Houston-area power plant sends six workers to hospital – Houston Public Media

Chemical exposure at Houston-area power plant sends six workers to hospital  Houston Public Media

How to Recycle Hazardous Materials – KATU

How to Recycle Hazardous Materials  KATU

2 employees at generating station in critical condition following chemical leak – KPRC Click2Houston

2 employees at generating station in critical condition following chemical leak  KPRC Click2Houston

Gloucester County receives HazMat Vehicle through American Rescue Plan funds – The Sun Newspapers

Gloucester County receives HazMat Vehicle through American Rescue Plan funds  The Sun Newspapers

USDOT to award $32.4M in grants for hazardous materials safety efforts among states, territories and Tribes – Homeland Preparedness News

USDOT to award $32.4M in grants for hazardous materials safety efforts among states, territories and Tribes  Homeland Preparedness NewsDOT Awards $2.6 Million for Pipeline Safety in North Dakota  Kevin CramerUSDOT grants nearly $700K for safety preparedness in Mississippi  SuperTalk MississippiDOT announces over US$75.6 million in awards  World Pipelines Read more [...]

Hurricane Ian Has Potential for 'Catastrophic' Chemical Leak – Bloomberg

Hurricane Ian Has Potential for ‘Catastrophic’ Chemical Leak  Bloomberg

St. Louis City firefighters battle warehouse fire with report of chemical release – KMOV4

St. Louis City firefighters battle warehouse fire with report of chemical release  KMOV4

Manufacturing warehouse on fire in north St. Louis – KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis

Manufacturing warehouse on fire in north St. Louis  KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis

Enviro Medics, a Hazardous Materials Response Company, offers Remediation Services in Tennessee – Digital Journal

Enviro Medics, a Hazardous Materials Response Company, offers Remediation Services in Tennessee  Digital Journal

Zoomer Radio AM740 – Zoomer Radio

Zoomer Radio AM740  Zoomer Radio

Chemical leak sees Large Chapelford emergency service presence – Warrington Guardian

Chemical leak sees Large Chapelford emergency service presence  Warrington Guardian

Hapag-Lloyd’s container ship crew medevaced with chemical burn off Shanghai – FleetMon

Hapag-Lloyd’s container ship crew medevaced with chemical burn off Shanghai  FleetMon

Major incident involving hazmat team currently unfolding at Victoria General Hospital – Victoria Buzz

Major incident involving hazmat team currently unfolding at Victoria General Hospital  Victoria Buzz

TV Ratings Sep 26, 2022: The Block launches Hellway Week – Mediaweek

TV Ratings Sep 26, 2022: The Block launches Hellway Week  Mediaweek