DHS Data Show Much Faster Pace For Approvals of Site Security Plans
Source: www.ecolog.com Daily News
New information released by the Department of Homeland Security shows the federal program that aims to reduce security risks at chemical-handling facilities has dramatically increased its pace of reviewing and approving site security plans....
5/17/2013 | Full Story
5-day course on Biosafety and Biocontainment for BSL-3 lab workers
Source: www.hazmatmag.com Daily News
The National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training Program and Kent State University are offering a five-day series of courses in Biosafety and Biocontainment for BSL-3 Laboratory Workers.
5/16/2013 | Full Story
Up to 100 acetylene cylinders explode at West Virginia Plant
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Two workers were injured when gas stored at a West Virginia industrial site exploded on the afternoon of May 13, 2013.
5/16/2013 | Full Story
Ontario Toxic Substance Reduction Planner Training sessions
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The Ontario Ministry of the Environment is reminding industry that the deadline for preparing and certifying Phase II toxic substance reduction plans is December 31, 2013.
5/16/2013 | Full Story
Toxic waste sites linked to lead levels, impaired development in children
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Children living near toxic waste sites in lower and middle income countries such as India, Philippines and Indonesia may experience higher blood lead levels, resulting in a loss of IQ points and a higher incidence of developmental issues,...
5/15/2013 | Full Story
Chemistry Council Makes Safety Code Compliance Mandatory for Membership
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On May 6, 2013, The American Chemistry Council unveiled a new Product Safety Code outlining best practices that member companies must follow to help ensure the safe development and use of chemicals. Read More.
5/10/2013 | Full Story
New Brunswick farmers return 13,000 kilograms of obsolete pesticides
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New Brunswick farmers turned in more than 13,000 kilograms of unwanted or obsolete pesticides for safe disposal in 2012.
5/9/2013 | Full Story
Argon preparing system demos for Intl HazMat response conference
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U.K.-based Argon Electronics, alongside U.S. representative JGW International, will be offering demonstrations of a wide range of its CBRN simulation equipment at the upcoming International Hazardous Materials Response Teams...
5/9/2013 | Full Story
Ethanol emergency response seminar set for May 9, 2013
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A new Michigan-based seminar will focus on a full ethanol emergency response training experience so that professionals can put the knowledge to use immediately in the field and pass it along to other first response teams.
5/2/2013 | Full Story
BC farmers turned in 437,000 kg of pesticides in 2012
Source: www.hazmatmag.com Daily News
Farmers in British Columbia turned in more than 47,000 kilograms of obsolete or unwanted pesticides in 2012 for safe disposal, CleanFARMS has announced.
5/2/2013 | Full Story
