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Monday, March 11, 2019 at 8:15:10 AM
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Table of Contents (12 articles)
HAZMAT INCIDENT FORCES EVACUATION, ROAD CLOSURE IN LEBANON COUNTY
Tags: us_PA, public, release, injury, carbon_monoxide
SCB‰??S CYTOLOGY LAB REDUCED TO ASHES- THE NEW INDIAN EXPRESS
Tags: India, laboratory, fire, response, unknown_chemical
LAS CRUCES POLICE RESPOND TO EXPLOSION HAZMAT ON HADLEY AVENUE
Tags: us_NM, industrial, explosion, response, unknown_chemical
ENDOCRINE SOCIETY COMMENDS REINVIGORATED EFFORT TO REGULATE CHEMICALS IN PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS
Tags: public, discovery, environmental
TRUMP BUDGET TO AGAIN PROPOSE END OF CHEMICAL SAFETY BOARD, SOURCE SAYS
Tags: public, discovery, environmental
SWIMMING POOL CHEMICAL STORAGE
Tags: us_TX, public, discovery, environmental, pool_chemicals
CHEMICAL DUMP SITES FOUND IN MELBOURNE
Tags: Australia, industrial, discovery, environmental, wastes
30 HOSPITALISED AFTER SNIFFING CHEMICAL FROM RIVER
Tags: Malaysia, public, release, injury, waste
CARROLL COUNTY ROAD REMAINS CLOSED AS TANKER CONTINUES TO BURN FOLLOWING EXPLOSION
Tags: us_OH, transportation, explosion, response, unknown_chemical
UP IN FLAMES -- GAS PUMP CATCHES FIRE IN BROCKTON CRASH
Tags: us_MA, public, fire, response, other_chemical
UPDATED: PERSON CRITICALLY INJURED IN REPORTED INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT AT MSPCA IN CENTERVILLE
Tags: us_MA, public, release, injury, hvac_chemicals
FEDERAL AGENCIES MIGHT BE ABOUT LOSE THEIR DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY
Tags: us_WA, public, discovery, environmental
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HAZMAT INCIDENT FORCES EVACUATION, ROAD CLOSURE IN LEBANON COUNTY
https://fox43.com/2019/03/10/hazmat-incident-forces-evacuation-road-closure-in-lebanon-county/
Tags: us_PA, public, release, injury, carbon_monoxide
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. ‰?? Approximately 10 homes on School House Road in South Londonderry Township had to be evacuated because of a reported Hazmat incident.
Firefighters say they were called to the area after a child went to the hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning.
Officials called to a Hazmat team and a sewer company to the area to check out the levels; officials deemed the levels concerning.
Emergency officials evacuated people in those homes as a result.
School House Road and Bradford Street were closed for around 3 hours due to the incident.
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SCB‰??S CYTOLOGY LAB REDUCED TO ASHES- THE NEW INDIAN EXPRESS
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2019/mar/09/scbs-cytology-lab-reduced-to-ashes-1948851.html
Tags: India, laboratory, fire, response, unknown_chemical
CUTTACK: A major fire broke out at pathology department of SCB Medical College and Hospital here in the wee hours of Friday.The cytology laboratory with advanced equipment for diagnosis of diseases like cancer has been reduced to ashes in the mishap.
As per reports, a peon noticed smoke emanating from the laboratory when he opened doors of the department at about 9 am. He then alerted officials following which fire personnel were called. Fire personnel from SCB fire station rushed to the spot and doused the flames.
However, by the time the fire was brought under control, various machines, instruments and accessories including ACs installed inside the laboratory were gutted. Though the exact cause is yet to be ascertained, electrical short circuit is suspected to have led to the fire.
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LAS CRUCES POLICE RESPOND TO EXPLOSION HAZMAT ON HADLEY AVENUE
https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/2019/03/09/las-cruces-police-respond-explosion-hazmat-hadley-avenue/3119530002/
Tags: us_NM, industrial, explosion, response, unknown_chemical
LAS CRUCES - Authorities responded Saturday afternoon to a report of an explosion on West Hadley Avenue in Las Cruces.
About 4:20 p.m., an explosion was reported at 1760 W. Hadley Ave. A chemical was possibly released, prompting a hazardous materials response.
The Las Cruces Fire Department initiated a hazmat response. Las Cruces police were assisting. New Mexico State Police also were on scene.
Several agencies, including New Mexico State Police and the Las Cruces Fire Department, responded to a report of an explosion and hazardous materials situation on Saturday, March 9, 2019 on Hadley Avenue. (Photo: Diana Alba Soular/Sun-News)
LCPD Detective Frank Torres said the explosion of a "barrel/tank" of some sort was reported. But he didn't have information yet about what was in the barrel.
About 6:30 p.m., traffic was flowing in both directions on Hadley Avenue, and no streets appeared to be blocked in the area. Several emergency response vehicles were seen parked adjacent to the warehouse, and a numerous fire and police personnel were walking around the scene.
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ENDOCRINE SOCIETY COMMENDS REINVIGORATED EFFORT TO REGULATE CHEMICALS IN PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-03/tes-es030819.php
Tags: public, discovery, environmental
WASHINGTON, DC--The Endocrine Society applauded the reintroduction of a Senate bill that would give government regulators needed authority to protect consumers from exposure to hazardous endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in cosmetics and other personal care products.
The Personal Care Products Safety Act, co-sponsored by U.S. Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Susan Collins, would set a rigorous safety standard for personal care products and provide the public with more information about the chemicals in the products they are purchasing. The Society and its 18,000 members, including researchers studying the health risks of endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure, are leading efforts to enact science-based policies that would protect the public from these chemicals.
"Soaps, lotions, cosmetics and other personal care products contain known endocrine-disrupting chemicals, including phthalates, parabens and the antibacterial triclosan," said Heather Patisaul, Ph.D., a member of the Society's Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals Advisory Group. "Current chemical testing and labeling rules do not adequately inform or protect consumers from the long-term health risks these chemicals pose, particularly to pregnant women and children."
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TRUMP BUDGET TO AGAIN PROPOSE END OF CHEMICAL SAFETY BOARD, SOURCE SAYS
https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Trump-budget-to-again-propose-end-of-chemical-13673775.php
Tags: public, discovery, environmental
The Trump administration's budget proposal will again call for eliminating the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, an independent federal agency that investigates major industrial accidents, according to a person familiar with the plan.
The board, with an annual budget of just $12 million, was informed by the White House Office of Management and Budget, of the plans, according to the person, a senior government official who wasn't authorized to discuss the budget proposal before its release next week.
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SWIMMING POOL CHEMICAL STORAGE
https://www.kilgorenewsherald.com/stories/swimming-pool-chemical-storage,132898
Tags: us_TX, public, discovery, environmental, pool_chemicals
A weekly article that will offer information concerning the Kilgore Fire Department and provide safety tips for home and family.
The Center for Disease Control reports that nearly 5000 people visit the emergency room after being injured by pool chemicals. As warmer weather approaches, we all begin to look at activies such as swimming. Make sure that as you prepare your pool for swimming that you do it safely.
Pool Chemicals
Swimming pool chemicals include a variety of disinfectants and santizers designed to control the growth of algae, bacteria, and other forms of infectious organisms.
Proper Pool Chemical Storage
Storing pool chemicals properly will result in less hazards including spills, cross-contamination, container damage and exposure to personnel. Storage tips are listed below to ensure safety:
‰?¢ Store pool chemicals separately. Pool chemicals are incompatible and can react, resulting in fires or toxic gas.
‰?¢ Segregate chlorine products.
‰?¢ Do not allow chemicals to come into contact with acid, grease, oil, or other lubricants.
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CHEMICAL DUMP SITES FOUND IN MELBOURNE
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-6789119/Chemical-dump-sites-Melbourne.html
Tags: Australia, industrial, discovery, environmental, wastes
Victoria's work safety watchdog has exposed three more chemical dump sites in Melbourne's north, notching up the three-month stockpile total to almost a dozen.
The WorkSafe-led taskforce with the Environment Protection Authority and fire services narrowed in on three warehouses after a fresh tip-off, a statement on Saturday said.
It appears bulk containers, similar to those found at eight other sites in the northern suburbs in late December, are at the new locations, with security guards now patrolling them around the clock.
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30 HOSPITALISED AFTER SNIFFING CHEMICAL FROM RIVER
http://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/132091/30-hospitalised-after-sniffing-chemical-from-river/
Tags: Malaysia, public, release, injury, waste
JOHOR BAHRU: The number of victims, who were believed to have sniffed the chemical which was dumped into the KimKim River, have gone up to 30 people, to date.
State Health, Environment and Agriculture Committee chairman Dr Sahruddin Jamal said that, of the total, 21 victims had been taken to the Sultan Ismail Hospital, six to the Pasir Gudang Health Clinic and three more were treated at the Penawar Hospital.
He said that all were reported to be in stable conditions.
‰??Two victims at the Sultan Ismail Hospital are provided with breathing assistance (intubate) to prevent a worse situation as the breathing conduits can be blocked after breathing in the chemical,‰??‰?? he said.
He also said samples of the pollution at the river had already been taken by Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Unit (Hazmat), Fire and Rescue Department and the Department of Environment Thursday morning to be analysed.
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CARROLL COUNTY ROAD REMAINS CLOSED AS TANKER CONTINUES TO BURN FOLLOWING EXPLOSION
https://fox8.com/2019/03/08/carroll-county-road-remains-closed-as-tanker-continues-to-burn-following-explosion/
Tags: us_OH, transportation, explosion, response, unknown_chemical
CARROLLTON, Ohio ‰?? A road in Carroll County remained closed early Friday following a tanker truck explosion Thursday evening.
According to the Carrollton Fire Department, State Route 332 south of Carrollton remains closed. The department said the truck was still burning as of 3:30 a.m. Friday.
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UP IN FLAMES -- GAS PUMP CATCHES FIRE IN BROCKTON CRASH
https://www.enterprisenews.com/news/20190307/up-in-flames----gas-pump-catches-fire-in-brockton-crash
Tags: us_MA, public, fire, response, other_chemical
A gas pump at a North Montello Street gas station burst into flames when a vehicle crashed into it late Wednesday night.
BROCKTON ‰?? The vehicle pulls into the gas station parking lot and slowly drives past the pump.
It then begins to reverse to get closer, but, suddenly, the gas pump is knocked over and it bursts into flames.
The incident occurred just minutes before midnight Wednesday at the AL Prime Energy gas station at 570 North Montello St. Police and firefighters responded to the gas station at 11:59 p.m. for a report of a crash that had caused a fire.
When first responders arrived, the vehicle was no longer at the pump, which had been knocked down, but the pump was engulfed by flames.
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2/2HIDE CAPTION
A Subaru Impreza backed into a gas pump, knocking it down and causing it to burst into flames, at the AL Prime Energy gas station on North Montello Street in Brockton, Wednesday, March 6, 2019. (Courtesy of Brockton Fire Dept.)
1/2HIDE CAPTION
A Subaru Impreza backed into a gas pump, knocking it down and causing it to burst into flames, at the AL Prime Energy gas station on North Montello Street in Brockton, Wednesday, March 6, 2019. (Courtesy of Brockton Fire Dept.)
2/2HIDE CAPTION
A Subaru Impreza backed into a gas pump, knocking it down and causing it to burst into flames, at the AL Prime Energy gas station on North Montello Street in Brockton, Wednesday, March 6, 2019. (Courtesy of Brockton Fire Dept.)
1/2HIDE CAPTION
A Subaru Impreza backed into a gas pump, knocking it down and causing it to burst into flames, at the AL Prime Energy gas station on North Montello Street in Brockton, Wednesday, March 6, 2019. (Courtesy of Brockton Fire Dept.)
2/2HIDE CAPTION
A Subaru Impreza backed into a gas pump, knocking it down and causing it to burst into flames, at the AL Prime Energy gas station on North Montello Street in Brockton, Wednesday, March 6, 2019. (Courtesy of Brockton Fire Dept.)
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UPDATED: PERSON CRITICALLY INJURED IN REPORTED INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT AT MSPCA IN CENTERVILLE
https://www.capecod.com/cape-wide-news/person-critically-injured-in-reported-industrial-accident-at-mspca-in-centerville/
Tags: us_MA, public, release, injury, hvac_chemicals
CENTERVILLE ‰?? A person was critically injured in what was termed an industrial accident at the Mass Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) on Falmouth Road (Route 28) in Centerville around 8 AM.
In a statement, the Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills (COMM) fire department reported that they ‰??received a call for an unresponsive person at the above address. COMM FD Car 321, Car 323, Ambulance 324 arrived on location. Staff from the MSPCA were administering CPR to the patient. Advanced Life Support was initiated. Ambulance 326 and the Barnstable Police Department arrived on scene. The patient was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Information on the chemical used in the system was gathered and speedi-dry was placed in the area to assist with clean-up.
The below agencies were notified and called to the scene to investigate the accident and the cause:
Barnstable County Sheriffs Department, Town of Barnstable Inspectors (gas, plumbing, health and building,) Department of Fire Services Boiler Inspection Division, and OSHA.‰??
Barnstable Police tell the Cape Cod Broadcasting Newscenter that an employee of a HVAC company was working on the system at the shelter when he was exposed to a chemical. The unidentified Dennis man called a fellow employee for help, who found the victim unresponsive a short time later. The man was taken to Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis and was admitted to the ICU. No further information was available about his condition.
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FEDERAL AGENCIES MIGHT BE ABOUT LOSE THEIR DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY
https://dailycaller.com/2019/03/07/occupational-safety-health-decisions/
Tags: us_WA, public, discovery, environmental
The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) might be the latest independent federal agency to lose its decision-making authority after two board members depart by the end of April.
The OSHRC is responsible for hearing appeals to federal workplace safety violations. Chairwoman Heather MacDougall said she plans to exit the agency in less than a month. Commissioner Cynthia Attwood is due to leave the board at the end of April when her term expires, Bloomberg Law reports.
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Two other independent agencies are already operating without quorums in 2019. The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), which hears federal employees‰?? appeals of pay cuts, furloughs, firings and other matters, lost its last sitting board member March 1 when his term ended, Federal News Network reports.
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The U.S. Chemical Safety Board is also set to lose its quorum as its three remaining board members near the end of their terms. Manuel Ehrlich is term-limited in December 2018 and Rick Engler in February 2020. Kristen Kulinowski, who also serves as the board‰??s interim executive, is set to leave the agency in August 2020.
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