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Raise your confidence—and your performance—with Dangerous Goods automation

Every year, our Global Dangerous Goods Confidence Outlook surveys supply chain professionals from around the world and shares the results. It’s an important resource for any organization in the hazmat supply chain. Why do supply chain leaders care so much about confidence? Two reasons: Confident compliance is essential for running a safe, efficient, profitable Dangerous... The post Raise your confidence—and your performance—with Dangerous Goods automation appeared first on Labelmaster Read more [...]

Ecologist weighs in on Eastman chemical release – WJHL-TV News Channel 11

Ecologist weighs in on Eastman chemical release  WJHL-TV News Channel 11

WATCH LIVE: ‘Unplanned operational issue’ prompts flaring at Chevron Phillips Baytown facility, officials say – KPRC Click2Houston

WATCH LIVE: ‘Unplanned operational issue’ prompts flaring at Chevron Phillips Baytown facility, officials say  KPRC Click2Houston

Día Mundial contra el Cáncer 2020. Reflexiones acerca de una década de investigación de NIOSH sobre el cáncer

  Este blog se publicó originalmente en inglés en el 2020. Contiene una gran cantidad de recursos que todavía son relevantes hoy en día; por eso estamos publicando el blog en español, para compartir esta información con una audiencia más amplia. El 4 de febrero del 2020 es el Día Mundial contra el Cáncer, y estamos reflexionando acerca de las investigaciones sobre el cáncer ocupacional que se están realizando Read more [...]

HazMat crews respond to ammonia leak in Forest Grove – Fox 12 Oregon

HazMat crews respond to ammonia leak in Forest Grove  Fox 12 Oregon

Following garbage truck fires, Troy officials warn of disposing hazardous materials – WRGB

Following garbage truck fires, Troy officials warn of disposing hazardous materials  WRGB

Hazardous material collection set in Queensbury – NEWS10 ABC

Hazardous material collection set in Queensbury  NEWS10 ABC

Officials Say Chemical's Release In Charlotte Deemed Unlawful – WCCB Charlotte

Officials Say Chemical’s Release In Charlotte Deemed Unlawful  WCCB CharlotteView Full Coverage on Google News

Rage rooms: Toxics experts say they need stricter oversight – CalMatters

Rage rooms: Toxics experts say they need stricter oversight  CalMatters

Chemical's Release in Charlotte So Stinky It Broke the Law – U.S. News & World Report

Chemical’s Release in Charlotte So Stinky It Broke the Law  U.S. News & World Report

Chemical's release in Charlotte so stinky it broke the law – The Associated Press – en Español

Chemical’s release in Charlotte so stinky it broke the law  The Associated Press – en Español

Horsham building evacuated after discovery of 'hazardous materials' | SussexWorld – SussexWorld

Horsham building evacuated after discovery of ‘hazardous materials’ | SussexWorld  SussexWorld

City of East St. Louis advises residents to stay indoors after a reported chemical leak – KSDK.com

City of East St. Louis advises residents to stay indoors after a reported chemical leak  KSDK.com

East St. Louis advises people to stay at home after chemical spill – KMOV4

East St. Louis advises people to stay at home after chemical spill  KMOV4

Hazmat team responding to chemical leak in East St. Louis – Belleville News-Democrat

Hazmat team responding to chemical leak in East St. Louis  Belleville News-Democrat

Demonstrating the Ability to Protect Healthcare Personnel from COVID-19 in High-Risk Settings

This content can also be found on CDC’s Safe Healthcare Blog. The COVID-19 pandemic brought about stresses to the U.S. healthcare workforce never seen before. Since early in the pandemic, reports have abounded of healthcare personnel (HCP) being infected, sometimes resulting in severe outcomes and death. As of July 20, 2022, there have been nearly 1 million COVID-19 cases and over 2,000 deaths reported to CDC among U.S. HCP. Meanwhile, the increased workload and the emotional toll of caring Read more [...]

Eastman power outage, shut down result in release into air, water – Kingsport Times News

Eastman power outage, shut down result in release into air, water  Kingsport Times News

Eastman power outage, shut down results in release into air, water – Kingsport Times News

Eastman power outage, shut down results in release into air, water  Kingsport Times News

Eastman releases methyl iodide, iodine into air, oil into river ***NOT READY – Kingsport Times News

Eastman releases methyl iodide, iodine into air, oil into river ***NOT READY  Kingsport Times News

Eastman releases methyl iodide, iodine into air, oil into river – Kingsport Times News

Eastman releases methyl iodide, iodine into air, oil into river  Kingsport Times News

Lawsuit: Exposure to chemicals from NKY plant injured Covington man – The Cincinnati Enquirer

Lawsuit: Exposure to chemicals from NKY plant injured Covington man  The Cincinnati Enquirer

Union Pacific Denied Bid to Stop Chemical Leak Suit in Texas – Bloomberg Law

Union Pacific Denied Bid to Stop Chemical Leak Suit in Texas  Bloomberg Law

Workers in hazmat suits haul 8 tonnes of spoiled meat from North Bay, Ont., butcher shop – Yahoo News Canada

Workers in hazmat suits haul 8 tonnes of spoiled meat from North Bay, Ont., butcher shop  Yahoo News Canada

National Marble Day: A Look at the Manufacturing of Glass Marbles

  The blog content comes from the NIOSH Manufacturing Mondays series. July 23rd is National Marble Day.  There is much more to these little spheres than you might think. Although the game of marbles was originally played by children, it grew into a fun pastime for adults as well. There are treasure hunts to find special marbles; collectors seek out old marbles as well as the beautiful creations of modern glass makers. Marbles have been used for play for thousands of years. In ancient Rome, Read more [...]

No injuries reported in explosion at Sevierville plant – WATE 6 On Your Side

No injuries reported in explosion at Sevierville plant  WATE 6 On Your Side

Workers in hazmat suits haul 8 tonnes of spoiled meat from North Bay, Ont., butcher shop – CBC.ca

Workers in hazmat suits haul 8 tonnes of spoiled meat from North Bay, Ont., butcher shop  CBC.caRotting meat plaguing North Bay neighbourhood to be cleaned out  CTV News Northern OntarioHazmat suits required at abandoned northern Ontario butcher shop  SooTodayExtraction day at Northern Ontario's butcher shop of horrors  Sudbury.com Read more [...]

Holland firefighters undergo training for hazardous materials – HollandSentinel.com

Holland firefighters undergo training for hazardous materials  HollandSentinel.com

Chlorine gas leak repaired at wastewater treatment plant – Farmville | Farmville – Farmville Herald

Chlorine gas leak repaired at wastewater treatment plant – Farmville | Farmville  Farmville Herald

Why online hazmat training is essential for new supply chain workers

We all know that training is mandated by law for any workers involved in the transport of Dangerous Goods. But what about supply chain workers who aren’t involved in hazmat transport? Should they undergo training as well? For many forward-thinking supply chain organizations, the answer is yes. Now, you might well ask, “Why would we... The post Why online hazmat training is essential for new supply chain workers appeared first on Labelmaster Blog. Read more [...]

Exposure Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Refined Coal Tar Sealant Applications

  Coal tar sealants are applied as a protective coating for paved surfaces. Many polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are found in these sealants. Several of these PAHs are known or suspected to cause, or increase the risk of developing cancer, but to date there has been no published research on workplace exposures to coal-tar-based sealant. Researchers from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) undertook the first occupational exposure assessment study for PAHs Read more [...]

Numerous fire companies respond to commercial fire in Hagerstown – Herald-Mail Media

Numerous fire companies respond to commercial fire in Hagerstown  Herald-Mail Media

I-49 reopened following hazmat situation – KSLA

I-49 reopened following hazmat situation  KSLA

Brent Spence Bridge reopens after 12-hour closure – WLWT Cincinnati

Brent Spence Bridge reopens after 12-hour closure  WLWT Cincinnati

No one hurt in Prices Corner hazmat incident – 1150AM/101.7FM WDEL

No one hurt in Prices Corner hazmat incident  1150AM/101.7FM WDEL

After Texas City Refused To Pay For Destroying Her Home, Woman Wins Landmark Fifth Amendment Case – Forbes

After Texas City Refused To Pay For Destroying Her Home, Woman Wins Landmark Fifth Amendment Case  Forbes

Rotting meat plaguing North Bay neighbourhood to be cleaned out – CTV News Northern Ontario

Rotting meat plaguing North Bay neighbourhood to be cleaned out  CTV News Northern Ontario

Pittsfield Middle High School evacuated after unknown chemical spills in science lab – WMUR Manchester

Pittsfield Middle High School evacuated after unknown chemical spills in science lab  WMUR Manchester

Tanker truck flips, spills liquid on I-5 in Vancouver – KOIN.com

Tanker truck flips, spills liquid on I-5 in Vancouver  KOIN.com

Historic Harlem Homes Plagued By Flooding As Residents Criticize City – Patch

Historic Harlem Homes Plagued By Flooding As Residents Criticize City  Patch

UPDATE: One Hume Highway lane re-opens as crash clean-up continues – About Regional

UPDATE: One Hume Highway lane re-opens as crash clean-up continues  About Regional