EPA orders MAX Environmental to fix treatment, disposal of hazardous materials at Yukon landfill – WPXI Pittsburgh

EPA orders MAX Environmental to fix treatment, disposal of hazardous materials at Yukon landfill  WPXI Pittsburgh Read more [...]

All lanes open following hazardous materials spill on I-20 – WACH.com

All lanes open following hazardous materials spill on I-20  WACH.com Read more [...]

Hazardous materials spill on Interstate 20 blocks all lanes – WACH.com

Hazardous materials spill on Interstate 20 blocks all lanes  WACH.com Read more [...]

City of Trenton seeks bids for demolition, hazardous material cleanup – kttn

City of Trenton seeks bids for demolition, hazardous material cleanup  kttn

DG Digest: IATA Updates DGR with Focus on Operator Variations and Lithium Battery Rules

Here we are at the end of the month. As I write this blog, a very large tornado outbreak has been taking place across the Midwest and Great Plains. I hope all of our blog readers are safe. It’s also a great reminder that the threat of severe and even deadly weather is especially prevalent... The post DG Digest: IATA Updates DGR with Focus on Operator Variations and Lithium Battery Rules appeared first on Labelmaster Blog. Read more [...]

A Deeper Look into Protecting Wildland Firefighter Safety and Health

  Wildland firefighters perform a hazardous job in dangerous conditions. Their daily tasks pose risk of burns and other heat-related injuries or illnesses; slips, trips, falls, strains, and sprains; and becoming trapped or injured by equipment or debris.1 In addition, exposures related to fighting fires—especially when it comes to smoke inhalation—have been classified as “carcinogenic,” or capable of causing cancer in humans.2 Wildland firefighters generally do not wear Read more [...]

Chemical leak sparks emergency response as exclusion zone is set up – MSN

Chemical leak sparks emergency response as exclusion zone is set up  MSN

Eagle Farm chemical leak: Exclusion zone set up in Brisbane suburb after three people come into contact with m – Daily Mail

Eagle Farm chemical leak: Exclusion zone set up in Brisbane suburb after three people come into contact with m  Daily Mail Read more [...]

Chemical leak near Brantford Municipal Airport | CTV News – CTV News Kitchener

Chemical leak near Brantford Municipal Airport | CTV News  CTV News Kitchener

Costco in Concord still closed after refrigerant leak – KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

Costco in Concord still closed after refrigerant leak  KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

Brant OPP issues advisory about a chemical leak – Brantford Expositor

Brant OPP issues advisory about a chemical leak  Brantford Expositor

Brant OPP issues advisory about a chemical leak – The Sarnia Observer

Brant OPP issues advisory about a chemical leak  The Sarnia Observer

Registration open for Chemung County hazardous waste disposal – WETM – MyTwinTiers.com

Registration open for Chemung County hazardous waste disposal  WETM – MyTwinTiers.com

Train derails in Unity Village, injuring 2 – Kansas City – KMBC Kansas City

Train derails in Unity Village, injuring 2 – Kansas City  KMBC Kansas City

Canadian First Nation declares emergency after INEOS chemical release in Ontario – Reuters.com

Canadian First Nation declares emergency after INEOS chemical release in Ontario  Reuters.com

Canadian First Nation declares emergency after INEOS chemical release in Ontario – Yahoo News Canada

Canadian First Nation declares emergency after INEOS chemical release in Ontario  Yahoo News Canada

Centre County hazardous waste collection event evacuated – WTAJ – www.wtaj.com

Centre County hazardous waste collection event evacuated  WTAJ – www.wtaj.com

'Hazardous material' derailment near Arizona-New Mexico border causes I-40 closure – Yahoo! Voices

‘Hazardous material’ derailment near Arizona-New Mexico border causes I-40 closure  Yahoo! Voices

No hazardous materials or injuries in Tuesday night train derailment – Abilene Reporter-News

No hazardous materials or injuries in Tuesday night train derailment  Abilene Reporter-News

Workers’ Memorial Day 2024: Statement by NIOSH Director

Each year, on April 28, we pause to recognize Workers’ Memorial Day and honor those whose death or suffering resulted from exposure to hazards at work. Words are not enough when it comes to change. Research has shown that the health and safety of workers relies on active and intentional involvement in ways that take into consideration workplace hazards, work arrangements and environment, employer-worker relationships, the workers themselves, and their families. Perhaps one of the hardest things Read more [...]

2024 NIOSH Science and Service Awards

Exemplary science is the foundation for all National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) research and prevention activities. Each year, NIOSH recognizes outstanding science and service from our employees. This year’s Science and Service Awards took place on April 25, 2024. The awards booklet contains the finalists, awardees, and honorable mentions as well as information on the occupational safety and health pioneers whom many of the awards are named after. The winners Read more [...]

Holladay neighbors assess damage, begin cleanup after dynamite detonation – KSLTV

Holladay neighbors assess damage, begin cleanup after dynamite detonation  KSLTV

Fuel from semi crash on I-80 spills into Parleys Creek, travels 6 miles downstream to SLC – KJZZ

Fuel from semi crash on I-80 spills into Parleys Creek, travels 6 miles downstream to SLC  KJZZ

Fuel from semi crash on I-80 spills into Parleys Creek, travels 6 miles downstream to SLC – KMYU

Fuel from semi crash on I-80 spills into Parleys Creek, travels 6 miles downstream to SLC  KMYU

Simulated chemical leak planned for Moorhead Public Service's emergency response training – INFORUM

Simulated chemical leak planned for Moorhead Public Service’s emergency response training  INFORUM

Evacuation order remains after Texas plant chemical release – AOL

Evacuation order remains after Texas plant chemical release  AOL

Semi Blowout Prompts Hazmat Cleanup, Shuts Down Peoria In North Tulsa – News On 6

Semi Blowout Prompts Hazmat Cleanup, Shuts Down Peoria In North Tulsa  News On 6

Moorhead To Hold Simulated Chemical Leak Training – KVRR

Moorhead To Hold Simulated Chemical Leak Training  KVRR

Hazmat crews detonate 'ancient dynamite' found in Utah home after neighbors evacuated – USA TODAY

Hazmat crews detonate ‘ancient dynamite’ found in Utah home after neighbors evacuated  USA TODAY

Ohio train derailment: Car contained carcinogen, hazardous materials – The Cincinnati Enquirer

Ohio train derailment: Car contained carcinogen, hazardous materials  The Cincinnati Enquirer

Large amount of 'ancient dynamite' at Holladay home forces neighborhood evacuation – KUTV 2News

Large amount of 'ancient dynamite' at Holladay home forces neighborhood evacuation  KUTV 2News Read more [...]

Holmes Recycling Day taking appliances, electronics, hazardous waste – Wooster Daily Record

Holmes Recycling Day taking appliances, electronics, hazardous waste  Wooster Daily Record

EPA Designates PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA Hazardous Substances, Releases CERCLA Enforcement Discretion Policy – The National Law Review

EPA Designates PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA Hazardous Substances, Releases CERCLA Enforcement Discretion Policy  The National Law Review Read more [...]

Transporting hazardous materials across the country isn’t easy ? that’s why there’s a host of regulations in place – Hindustan Times

Transporting hazardous materials across the country isn’t easy − that’s why there’s a host of regulations in place  Hindustan Times Read more [...]

Transporting hazardous materials across the country isn't easy − that's why there's a host of regulations in place – Hindustan Times

Transporting hazardous materials across the country isn’t easy − that’s why there’s a host of regulations in place  Hindustan Times

DG Digest: Transport Canada Publishes Updates on Tank Cars, Ammonia Nurse Tanks, Class 1 Explosives Packaging

The third week of April means the spring storm season is in full swing, so make sure your workplace and home are both ready to cope with potential heavy weather. In the regulatory world, Transport Canada was a busy player last week, with several actions of note. Here’s the latest news: Transport Canada The ministry... The post DG Digest: Transport Canada Publishes Updates on Tank Cars, Ammonia Nurse Tanks, Class 1 Explosives Packaging appeared first on Labelmaster Blog. Read more [...]

Support for Existing Expertise: Community-focused training initiatives to improve the safety and health of Tribal buffalo herd workers

American bison, also known as buffalo, are the largest land mammal in North America and are perfectly adapted to the harsh landscape of the high plains, capable of surviving extreme winters, vast changes in temperature, drought conditions, high humidity, and many diseases that impact other hoofed mammals. In recent decades, indigenous communities across North America and organizations such as the Intertribal Buffalo Council (ITBC) have led efforts to bring the buffalo home to Tribal lands. This work Read more [...]

EPA Classifies PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances under CERCLA – The National Law Review

EPA Classifies PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances under CERCLA  The National Law Review

EPA taking action on two types of forever chemicals – Arizona's Family

EPA taking action on two types of forever chemicals  Arizona’s Family

Napoli Shkolnik Applauds EPA's Designation of PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA – Yahoo Finance

Napoli Shkolnik Applauds EPA’s Designation of PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA  Yahoo Finance