Summer means a spike in chemical injuries to kids
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Hydrocarbons found in household items such as cleaning products or gasoline are among the top 10 causes of pediatric poisoning deaths in the U.S., a new study has found.
5/23/2013 | Full Story
Fumes from industrial plastic plant blaze lead to quarantine
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Officials continue to investigate the cause of a six-hour industrial fire at a plastics recycling plant in Windsor, Ontario.
5/23/2013 | Full Story
CP Rail oil spill under investigation in Saskatchewan
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Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway Ltd. has repaired and reopened a rail line near Jansen, Saskatchewan following a May 21, 2013 derailment that spilled 575 barrels of crude oil [or more than 91,000 litres].
5/22/2013 | Full Story
DHS Data Show Much Faster Pace For Approvals of Site Security Plans
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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
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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
