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Fire closes Highway 58 in Mojave; hazardous materials burn – Bakersfield Now

Fire closes Highway 58 in Mojave; hazardous materials burn  Bakersfield Now Read more [...]

Who’s in charge of overseeing uranium shipments? Utah agencies can’t agree. – Salt Lake Tribune

Who’s in charge of overseeing uranium shipments? Utah agencies can’t agree.  Salt Lake Tribune

Wakefield Fire Department responds to a chemical reaction requiring HazMat attention – Boston 25 News

Wakefield Fire Department responds to a chemical reaction requiring HazMat attention  Boston 25 News Read more [...]

I-85 lanes reopened after crash involving hazardous materials in Jackson County – WSB Atlanta

I-85 lanes reopened after crash involving hazardous materials in Jackson County  WSB Atlanta Read more [...]

I-85 reopens in Jackson County after crash involving hazardous materials – Atlanta News First

I-85 reopens in Jackson County after crash involving hazardous materials  Atlanta News First Read more [...]

Hazmat Cleanup Service Market: Building Momentum | Clean Harbors, Stericycle, GFL Environmental – openPR

Hazmat Cleanup Service Market: Building Momentum | Clean Harbors, Stericycle, GFL Environmental  openPR

Chemical leak keeps St. Anthony residents inside – Star Tribune

Chemical leak keeps St. Anthony residents inside  Star Tribune

Crews respond to chemical leak at water purification facility – FOX 31 Denver

Crews respond to chemical leak at water purification facility  FOX 31 Denver Read more [...]

Officers respond to Micron's Center on Boise State's campus for 'hazardous materials' – KTVB.com

Officers respond to Micron’s Center on Boise State’s campus for ‘hazardous materials’  KTVB.com

Jersey Shore beach expands closures after erosion exposes hazardous materials – NJ.com

Jersey Shore beach expands closures after erosion exposes hazardous materials  NJ.com Read more [...]

Colorado Springs Fire Department responds to hazmat situation along Garden of the Gods Road Thursday – KOAA News 5

Colorado Springs Fire Department responds to hazmat situation along Garden of the Gods Road Thursday  KOAA News 5

PHOTOS: Train carrying hazardous materials derails in Springfield – WHIO

PHOTOS: Train carrying hazardous materials derails in Springfield  WHIO

Train carrying hazardous materials derails in Springfield; Main road closed through Monday – WHIO

Train carrying hazardous materials derails in Springfield; Main road closed through Monday  WHIO Read more [...]

NTSB releases preliminary report on July CPKC hazardous-material derailment in North Dakota – TRAINS Magazine

NTSB releases preliminary report on July CPKC hazardous-material derailment in North Dakota  TRAINS Magazine

When Nanoparticles Blow Up— Explosion Hazards of Nanoparticles

This blog is part of a series to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Nanotechnology Research Center. Click here for additional blogs in the series and on other nanotechnology topics.  Engineered nanoparticles are synthesized materials with at least one dimension smaller than 100 nanometers. Reactive nanoparticles pose a special hazard. The heat released by the rapid oxidation of aerosolized combustible nanoparticles increases the temperature and pressure of the suspending Read more [...]

IDF limiting transportation of hazardous materials to factories in northern Israel as precautionary measure – The Times of Israel

IDF limiting transportation of hazardous materials to factories in northern Israel as precautionary measure  The Times of Israel Read more [...]

Chemical leak prompts hazmat response at Argonne National Laboratory – CBS Chicago

Chemical leak prompts hazmat response at Argonne National Laboratory  CBS Chicago Read more [...]

Ammonia leak sends 26 to the hospital in Sterling – WTOP

Ammonia leak sends 26 to the hospital in Sterling  WTOP

Evacuation orders issued because of 32,100 pounds of hazardous materials in a truck fire – The News-Messenger

Evacuation orders issued because of 32,100 pounds of hazardous materials in a truck fire  The News-Messenger

Rhode Island and Massachusetts crews respond to hazardous materials incident that left 7 injured, 1 critical – Fall River Reporter

Rhode Island and Massachusetts crews respond to hazardous materials incident that left 7 injured, 1 critical  Fall River Reporter Read more [...]

Enhancing Workplace Safety: A Systematic Review of Hearing Protection Fit-Testing Systems and Training

Exposure to excessive noise at work poses significant health risks for workers. These include hearing loss, tinnitus, and various other health conditions. To mitigate these risks, hearing protection devices (HPDs) such as earplugs and earmuffs are commonly used. However, the effectiveness of HPDs relies heavily on proper usage and fit. Ill-fitting earplugs are a common challenge faced by workers, compromising their ability to adequately protect their hearing. Hearing protection fit-test systems are Read more [...]

Hazardous Materials team evaluation – Kingsport Times News

Hazardous Materials team evaluation  Kingsport Times News

15 Freeway closure raises questions about hazardous materials on California roads – CBS News

15 Freeway closure raises questions about hazardous materials on California roads  CBS News

Chemical leak prompts hazmat response at Argonne National Laboratory – CBS News

Chemical leak prompts hazmat response at Argonne National Laboratory  CBS News Read more [...]

Train involved in fatal Sauget truck crash was carrying hazardous materials – Belleville News-Democrat

Train involved in fatal Sauget truck crash was carrying hazardous materials  Belleville News-Democrat

Butte County declares health emergency due to Park Fire hazards – KRCR

Butte County declares health emergency due to Park Fire hazards  KRCR Read more [...]

Container of hazardous materials catches fire, closing crucial highway connecting Los Angeles and Las Vegas for 48 hours – KTVZ

Container of hazardous materials catches fire, closing crucial highway connecting Los Angeles and Las Vegas for 48 hours  KTVZ Read more [...]

Hazmat response High Point facility catches on fire due to chemicals – WFMYNews2.com

Hazmat response High Point facility catches on fire due to chemicals  WFMYNews2.com

California police details process to remove hazardous material during I-15 closure – Fox 5 Las Vegas

California police details process to remove hazardous material during I-15 closure  Fox 5 Las Vegas Read more [...]

DG Digest: From Waste Tracking to Emergency Response: Regulatory Updates from EPA and OSHA

EPA The agency finalized amendments to the hazardous waste manifest regulations and the hazardous waste electronic manifest (e-Manifest) regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Among other things, EPA is finalizing changes to manifest regulations for shipments of hazardous waste that are exported for treatment, storage, and disposal. See the rule changes here.... The post DG Digest: From Waste Tracking to Emergency Response: Regulatory Updates from EPA and OSHA appeared Read more [...]

Safe 3D Printing is for Everyone, Everywhere

Three-dimensional (3D) printing has become more popular in recent years. These printers can create objects by building them layer by layer from a digital design. 3D printing is an important part of modern inno­vation because it speeds up the design and testing of new ideas. It can also help produce complex and precise parts. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is working to minimize the potential health and safety risks from using 3D printers. In 2023, NIOSH published Read more [...]

15 Freeway closure raises questions about hazardous materials on California roads – CBS Los Angeles

15 Freeway closure raises questions about hazardous materials on California roads  CBS Los Angeles

Law firm files enforcement action against Orange County Eagle Railcar for chemical leak – 12newsnow.com KBMT-KJAC

Law firm files enforcement action against Orange County Eagle Railcar for chemical leak  12newsnow.com KBMT-KJAC

All lanes of Interstate 15 to Las Vegas that were closed due to big rig accident have reopened, CHP says – Los Angeles Times

All lanes of Interstate 15 to Las Vegas that were closed due to big rig accident have reopened, CHP says  Los Angeles Times

Hazmat cleanup of fiery wreck with ion batteries closes the 15 to Las Vegas, jamming freeways – MSN

Hazmat cleanup of fiery wreck with ion batteries closes the 15 to Las Vegas, jamming freeways  MSN

Container of hazardous materials catches fire, closing crucial highway connecting Los Angeles and Las Vegas for 48 hours – CNN

Container of hazardous materials catches fire, closing crucial highway connecting Los Angeles and Las Vegas for 48 hours  CNN

Hazmat cleanup of fiery wreck with ion batteries closes 15 Freeway to Las Vegas, jamming freeways – Yahoo! Voices

Hazmat cleanup of fiery wreck with ion batteries closes 15 Freeway to Las Vegas, jamming freeways  Yahoo! Voices

Hazmat cleanup of fiery wreck with ion batteries closes the 15 to Las Vegas, jamming area freeways – MSN

Hazmat cleanup of fiery wreck with ion batteries closes the 15 to Las Vegas, jamming area freeways  MSN

Container of hazardous materials catches fire, closing crucial highway connecting Los Angeles and Las Vegas for over 30 hours – CNN

Container of hazardous materials catches fire, closing crucial highway connecting Los Angeles and Las Vegas for over 30 hours  CNN

Hazmat cleanup of fiery wreck with ion batteries closes the 15 to Las Vegas, jamming area freeways – Los Angeles Times

Hazmat cleanup of fiery wreck with ion batteries closes the 15 to Las Vegas, jamming area freeways  Los Angeles Times