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Statement From WTC Health Program Administrator John Howard, M.D. Commemorating 21 Years Since September 11, 2001

  Each year the country observes a National Day of Service and Remembrance to reflect on the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the lives lost, and the bravery and resilience shown on that day and in the years after. Twenty-one years later, we honor the thousands more who have tragically lost their lives to health conditions stemming from their exposure to hazards and toxins in the weeks and months after 9/11. Many responders and survivors suffer from ongoing health impacts as well. Even now, Read more [...]

Railroads begin embargoes on hazardous materials in preparation for possible work stoppage – TRAINS Magazine

Railroads begin embargoes on hazardous materials in preparation for possible work stoppage  TRAINS Magazine

Firefighters contain hazardous materials spill | Thestar | kpcnews.com – KPCnews.com

Firefighters contain hazardous materials spill | Thestar | kpcnews.com  KPCnews.com

Chemical leak at Rosedale Costco stopped – KGET 17

Chemical leak at Rosedale Costco stopped  KGET 17

On Your Side Investigation: EPA Inspection finds 16 deficiencies at Verona, Mo. chemical plant – KY3

On Your Side Investigation: EPA Inspection finds 16 deficiencies at Verona, Mo. chemical plant  KY3

Chemical gas released at Fond du Lac apartment complex – Fox11online.com

Chemical gas released at Fond du Lac apartment complex  Fox11online.com

Fond du Lac firefighters help clear up chemical release at apartment complex pool – WBAY

Fond du Lac firefighters help clear up chemical release at apartment complex pool  WBAY

Chemical released at Fond du Lac apartment complex – Fox11online.com

Chemical released at Fond du Lac apartment complex  Fox11online.com

KCFD investigating possible chemical leak at Rosedale Costco – KGET 17

KCFD investigating possible chemical leak at Rosedale Costco  KGET 17

Hazmat cleanup underway at Roanoke Co. diesel tanker crash – WSET

Hazmat cleanup underway at Roanoke Co. diesel tanker crash  WSET

Hazmat incident kills 100 fish in Arlington stream – The Washington Post

Hazmat incident kills 100 fish in Arlington stream  The Washington Post

Highlights from a New Report on Indicators of Workplace Violence

  Federal agencies recently published a joint statistical report on workplace violence entitled Indicators of Workplace Violence, 2019. The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) examined incidents of fatal and nonfatal violence that occurred against persons at work or on duty, or violence that was away from work but over work-related issues from 1992 to 2019. The report includes data for Read more [...]

Hazmat spill briefly closes off Square in Bellows Falls – Bennington Banner

Hazmat spill briefly closes off Square in Bellows Falls  Bennington Banner

Hazardous materials incident in Marlborough displaces 12 residents – Community Advocate

Hazardous materials incident in Marlborough displaces 12 residents  Community Advocate

Transportation/Hazardous Materials: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Interpretation Response Addressing Shipping Papers – JD Supra

Transportation/Hazardous Materials: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Interpretation Response Addressing Shipping Papers  JD Supra

Man hospitalized in Marlborough shortly before crews discover 'hazardous materials' – Boston 25 News

Man hospitalized in Marlborough shortly before crews discover ‘hazardous materials’  Boston 25 News

State Police responding to chemical leak on Interstate – WBRZ

State Police responding to chemical leak on Interstate  WBRZ

Italy: Major fire, injuries at chemical plant outside Milan – DW (English)

Italy: Major fire, injuries at chemical plant outside Milan  DW (English)

Hazmat spill closes Mitchell County road for 24 hours, troopers say – WLOS

Hazmat spill closes Mitchell County road for 24 hours, troopers say  WLOS

DG Digest: OSHA invites stakeholder and public comments on their Process Safety Management (PSM) standard later this month

The Labor Day holiday is over and with it the comes the traditional end of summer. Hopefully, everyone had a safe and happy season. The coming week sees children return to school across much of the country, so be on the lookout for lots of extra traffic and excited kids that may not always be paying... The post DG Digest: OSHA invites stakeholder and public comments on their Process Safety Management (PSM) standard later this month appeared first on Labelmaster Blog. Read more [...]

Supply Chain Moves: Week of September 5th, 2022

  Week of September 5th, 2022 Linking supply chain news with dangerous goods compliance Even as organizations struggle to address current supply chain challenges, many are looking ahead at the technologies and strategies they need to implement now to be successful in the future.   Let’s examine some recent industry news. SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS Future-Proof Your... The post Supply Chain Moves: Week of September 5th, 2022 appeared first on Labelmaster Blog. Read more [...]

Respiratory Protection Week 2022: Staying Committed to Proper Respiratory Protection Practices

Happy Respiratory Protection Week! Our commitment to respiratory protection runs deep for us here at NIOSH. In fact, we’ve been dedicating an entire day or week to promoting proper respiratory protection practices since 2012. Our goal since the beginning has always been to highlight the importance of respiratory protection in the workplace and provide resources that help you make educated decisions when selecting and wearing a respirator. We know the last few years have been full of change, Read more [...]

Authorities investigate possible hazardous materials at Toledo's federal courthouse – WTOL

Authorities investigate possible hazardous materials at Toledo’s federal courthouse  WTOL

Hazmat Crews Continue To Clear Iowa Train Derailment – khak.com

Hazmat Crews Continue To Clear Iowa Train Derailment  khak.comTrain Derails In Northern Iowa, Spilling Asphalt Into Nearby Creek  iHeartTrain derailment spills asphalt into creek near Hampton  KCCI Des MoinesUnion Pacific train derails near Hampton, Iowa  ABC 6 News KAAL TV Read more [...]

Fire halts production at East St. Louis resin manufacturing plant – Repairer Driven News

Fire halts production at East St. Louis resin manufacturing plant  Repairer Driven News

Hazardous materials delay demolition of Governor Prence Inn on Cape – Cape Cod Times

Hazardous materials delay demolition of Governor Prence Inn on Cape  Cape Cod Times

Labor Day 2022: A Statement by NIOSH Director, John Howard, MD

On the first Monday of September, we have an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the incredible contributions and achievements of American workers. Labor Day is an important reminder of the impact of the U.S. workforce and of our vision for safer, healthier workers. Sometimes, the greatest threats to workers are ones we cannot see. Work stress can negatively impact workers’ mental and physical health. We know that increased negative mental health symptoms among workers are linked to increased Read more [...]

Injection molder Tribar resumes operations after chemical release – Plastics News

Injection molder Tribar resumes operations after chemical release  Plastics News

Swimming pool drama as 11 fall ill after being exposed to chemicals in Cheshire town – Express

Swimming pool drama as 11 fall ill after being exposed to chemicals in Cheshire town  Express

Chemical leak reported after deputy-involved crash – FOX 4 News Fort Myers WFTX

Chemical leak reported after deputy-involved crash  FOX 4 News Fort Myers WFTX

Full Dangerous Goods automation: How to integrate your ERP, WMS or TMS with DGIS

If your weekly grocery shopping includes both meats and produce, life’s a lot easier if you can buy them at the same store. If your exercise regimen includes both weight work and swimming, life’s a lot easier if your health club includes a weight room and a pool. And if your operation ships both non-regulated... The post Full Dangerous Goods automation: How to integrate your ERP, WMS or TMS with DGIS appeared first on Labelmaster Blog. Read more [...]

Laredo seeks to expand trade routes for hazardous materials – KGNS

Laredo seeks to expand trade routes for hazardous materials  KGNS

Reusable shipping container for hazardous materials – ChemEngOnline

Reusable shipping container for hazardous materials  ChemEngOnline

NIOSH Miner Health Program Addresses Substance Use and Work

  Drug overdoses have accelerated over the past two decades, and in 2017, the United States Department of Health and Human Services deemed the opioid crisis a public health emergency. In April of 2021, the U.S. surpassed 100,000 drug overdose deaths for the preceding 12-month period, marking a nearly 29% increase from the previous 12-months. This milestone is 80% higher than the number of deaths for the same period five years prior.[1]  The overdose epidemic has been fueled by the rapid Read more [...]

2 lanes open on I-70 East after crash, chemical leak in Huber Heights – Dayton Daily News

2 lanes open on I-70 East after crash, chemical leak in Huber Heights  Dayton Daily News

Stationary Source Operators Must Report Accidental Chemical Release – The National Law Review

Stationary Source Operators Must Report Accidental Chemical Release  The National Law Review

EPE Launches Inventory of Hazardous Materials Management Platform – The Maritime Executive

EPE Launches Inventory of Hazardous Materials Management Platform  The Maritime Executive

Jackson, Miss., loses water service amid flooding; state to distribute water – Fox 5 Las Vegas

Jackson, Miss., loses water service amid flooding; state to distribute water  Fox 5 Las Vegas

Tractor-trailer crash causes highway hazmat spill, major traffic delays on I-81 in Virginia – WUTR/WFXV – CNYhomepage.com

Tractor-trailer crash causes highway hazmat spill, major traffic delays on I-81 in Virginia  WUTR/WFXV - CNYhomepage.comI-81 reopens after crash, HAZMAT spill caused big delays in Virginia  CBS 6 News Richmond WTVRPennsylvania truck driver summoned after crash closes I-81 in Augusta Co.  WHSVTractor-trailer crash on I-81N in Rockbridge County cleared  WSLS 10I-81 NB Near Fairfield Closed Down Due To Semi Accident  Blue Ridge Life Magazine Read more [...]

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Completes Gas “Mega Rule” – Environmental and Energy Brief – Sidley Austin LLP

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Completes Gas “Mega Rule” – Environmental and Energy Brief  Sidley Austin LLP