Chemtrec to Offer Cleanup, Remediation Chemtrec is expanding its services to offer cleanup and remediation, accessible with just one call to the existing toll-free number. “Once there is a release, the clock is ticking,” said […] Written by Phil Ambrose March 20, 2025March 20, 2025
Feds Fund No-Dig Pipeline Leak Repair Tech Pipeline damage can be very dangerous, causing significant harm to communities when an incident occurs. The Pacific Gas & Electric Pipeline Rupture in San Bruno, Calif., devastated the community and […] Written by Phil Ambrose March 13, 2025March 13, 2025
Purdue Develops Hazmat Screening Method after Derailment Source: Purdue University A research team led by Nusrat Jung, an assistant professor in the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue University, has developed a new rapid […] Written by Phil Ambrose March 6, 2025March 6, 2025
Video Details Deadly Gas-Leak Explosion The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board released a new safety video on its investigation into the January 24, 2020, fatal propylene release and explosion at the Watson Grinding […] Written by Phil Ambrose February 27, 2025February 27, 2025
EPA Assists Hazmat Cleanup After Calif. Fires The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is assisting local agencies and residents with wildfire hazardous waste cleanup in Los Angeles County. EPA has completed reconnaissance at 6,022 properties. This includes 3,636 […] Written by Phil Ambrose February 20, 2025February 20, 2025
Hazmat Thought Leader Battles Cancer Photo: Greg Noll (left) and Michael Hildebrand at the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment conducting the after action review. Photo courtesy of Michael Hildebrand. Long-time author and respected hazmat expert […] Written by Phil Ambrose February 12, 2025February 12, 2025
Chemical Safety Board Rolls Out New Safety Tool In January, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board launched an initiative to give the public more details about the serious chemical incidents that have been reported to the […] Written by Phil Ambrose February 12, 2025February 12, 2025
Washington State May Ban Sodium Nitrite Sales State lawmakers are considering a bill to prohibit sales of highly concentrated sodium nitrite, which has been used in multiple chemical suicides by youths. Amazon has faced several lawsuits for […] Written by Phil Ambrose February 6, 2025February 6, 2025
Chemical Fire Sends 25 Firefighters to Hospital Firefighters responding to a fire at the Tyson plant in Berryville, Ark., were sent to the hospital when their gear began to deteriorate. Multiple news agencies report that 25 firefighters […] Written by Phil Ambrose January 30, 2025January 30, 2025