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Georgia plant fire extinguished, shelter-in-place lifted – The Associated Press

Georgia plant fire extinguished, shelter-in-place lifted  The Associated Press

Fire reignites at Georgia plant, prompting evacuation order – NBC News

Fire reignites at Georgia plant, prompting evacuation order  NBC News

Train derailment and fire reported in Rockwood, Maine as officials warn of potential hazardous materials – CNN

Train derailment and fire reported in Rockwood, Maine as officials warn of potential hazardous materials  CNN

Train carrying hazardous materials derails in Maine – CBS News

Train carrying hazardous materials derails in Maine  CBS News

Officials: Fire at Brunswick resin factory has reignited – FirstCoastNews.com WTLV-WJXX

Officials: Fire at Brunswick resin factory has reignited  FirstCoastNews.com WTLV-WJXX Read more [...]

Fire extinguished at Pinova manufacturing plant in Brunswick – FirstCoastNews.com WTLV-WJXX

Fire extinguished at Pinova manufacturing plant in Brunswick  FirstCoastNews.com WTLV-WJXX Read more [...]

Train carrying hazardous materials derails in rural Maine, residents warned to 'stay clear' – Fox News

Train carrying hazardous materials derails in rural Maine, residents warned to ‘stay clear’  Fox News

Chemical leak brings multiple agencies to GSK in Greene County – WRGB

Chemical leak brings multiple agencies to GSK in Greene County  WRGB

I-80 Reopened After Long-Term HazMat Closure – Nebraska State Patrol

I-80 Reopened After Long-Term HazMat Closure  Nebraska State Patrol

Semi-trucks collide near Maxwell, I-80 remains closed due to … – The North Platte Bulletin

Semi-trucks collide near Maxwell, I-80 remains closed due to …  The North Platte Bulletin

Delta Hotel Evacuated Due to Suspected Chemical Leak – VOCM

Delta Hotel Evacuated Due to Suspected Chemical Leak  VOCM

Chemical leak reported at local factory early Friday – WCLU

Chemical leak reported at local factory early Friday  WCLU

Toxic spill closes Interstate 80 for several hours in western Nebraska – KLKN

Toxic spill closes Interstate 80 for several hours in western Nebraska  KLKN

Semi-trucks collide near Maxwell – The North Platte Bulletin

Semi-trucks collide near Maxwell  The North Platte Bulletin

UPDATE: Leaks contained, but cleanup work keeps I-80 closed – North Platte Post

UPDATE: Leaks contained, but cleanup work keeps I-80 closed  North Platte Post

Employees evacuated after acid spill at Coors facility – 9News.com KUSA

Employees evacuated after acid spill at Coors facility  9News.com KUSA

All clear given after sirens sounded, school sheltered in place due to report of chemical release in Livingston County – WPSD Local 6

All clear given after sirens sounded, school sheltered in place due to report of chemical release in Livingston County  WPSD Local 6

Crash Involving Semi Hauling Hazardous Materials Causes I-80 to close near Maxwell, NE – NTV

Crash Involving Semi Hauling Hazardous Materials Causes I-80 to close near Maxwell, NE  NTV Read more [...]

Library Fails to Notify Student Workers About Hazardous Materials in Books – The Chicago Maroon

Library Fails to Notify Student Workers About Hazardous Materials in Books  The Chicago Maroon

Companies have discharged millions of pounds of toxic chemicals in the Delaware River the last five years, records show – The Philadelphia Inquirer

Companies have discharged millions of pounds of toxic chemicals in the Delaware River the last five years, records show  The Philadelphia Inquirer Read more [...]

HazMat on scene of two truck collision – Walterboro Live

HazMat on scene of two truck collision  Walterboro Live

Lack of chemical list cited in EPA violation notice for C6-Zero – Des Moines Register

Lack of chemical list cited in EPA violation notice for C6-Zero  Des Moines Register

Working Hours and Fatigue: Meeting the Needs of American Workers and Employers

In November 2022, the American Journal of Industrial Medicine (AJIM) published a special issue focusing on work-related fatigue. The issue explores factors that may increase work-related fatigue and actions to reduce work-related injuries and illnesses. [1] This issue is a result of discussions and collaborations from the 2019 NIOSH Working Hours, Sleep and Fatigue Forum and also pulls from reports by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) on long work hours and shift work. Read more [...]

EPA fines owner of Interior Alaska gold mine for mishandling hazardous waste – KTOO

EPA fines owner of Interior Alaska gold mine for mishandling hazardous waste  KTOO

16 workers hospitalized after chemical exposure at Kansas City, Kansas, meatpacking plant – Kansas City Star

16 workers hospitalized after chemical exposure at Kansas City, Kansas, meatpacking plant  Kansas City Star

Philip Primozic Obituary (1941 – 2023) – Charleston, WV … – Legacy.com

Philip Primozic Obituary (1941 – 2023) – Charleston, WV …  Legacy.com

Post Malone Announces 'Chemical' Single Release Date – UPROXX

Post Malone Announces ‘Chemical’ Single Release Date  UPROXX

2,000 ordered to evacuate after Indiana recycling plant fire – New York Post

2,000 ordered to evacuate after Indiana recycling plant fire  New York Post

Philip R. Primozic | Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home and Crematorium … – Charleston Gazette-Mail

Philip R. Primozic | Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home and Crematorium …  Charleston Gazette-Mail

Over 2,000 residents ordered to evacuate after fire erupts at Indiana recycling plant – New York Post

Over 2,000 residents ordered to evacuate after fire erupts at Indiana recycling plant  New York Post

More than 2 dozen employees hospitalized after exposure to chemical at KCK food processing plant – KSHB 41 Kansas City News

More than 2 dozen employees hospitalized after exposure to chemical at KCK food processing plant  KSHB 41 Kansas City News Read more [...]

WATCH: Massive industrial fire prompts evacuation order in eastern Indiana city – FOX19

WATCH: Massive industrial fire prompts evacuation order in eastern Indiana city  FOX19

More than 2 dozen evaluated for exposure to chemical at KCK food processing plant – KSHB 41 Kansas City News

More than 2 dozen evaluated for exposure to chemical at KCK food processing plant  KSHB 41 Kansas City News Read more [...]

People checked for chemical exposure in Charlestown fire – WJAR

People checked for chemical exposure in Charlestown fire  WJAR Read more [...]

Research Shows Benefits of Reduced Aerial Ladder Rung Spacing

As a critical part of their job, firefighters often climb aerial ladders up to 30 meters (or 98 feet) long and positioned at various angles. Aerial ladders are mechanically-operated, long, extendable ladders mounted on fire trucks and are used to reach high places for extinguishing fires and rescue operations. While climbing, firefighters typically wear heavy protective equipment and may also carry additional equipment related to fighting fires or rescuing occupants from burning buildings. They may Read more [...]

Highway 90 near Uvalde back open after major accident involving fuel truck – WOAI

Highway 90 near Uvalde back open after major accident involving fuel truck  WOAI Read more [...]

Norfolk Southern train cars derail, spilling diesel and oil; 2 taken to hospital – FOX 29 Philadelphia

Norfolk Southern train cars derail, spilling diesel and oil; 2 taken to hospital  FOX 29 Philadelphia

Two Norfolk Southern crew are hospitalized after 11 train cars derail in Alabama – Daily Mail

Two Norfolk Southern crew are hospitalized after 11 train cars derail in Alabama  Daily Mail Read more [...]

Area firefighters prepare for train crash involving hazardous materials – WPEC

Area firefighters prepare for train crash involving hazardous materials  WPEC Read more [...]