Fatal Plant Explosion Under Investigation Image courtesy of Givaudan The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board sent a team of investigators to Louisville, to investigate the fatal explosion that occurred Nov. 12, at the […] Written by Phil Ambrose November 22, 2024November 22, 2024
CSB to Investigation Deadly Hydrogen Sulfide Release The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board began an investigation into a fatal release of hydrogen sulfide at the Pemex petroleum refinery in Deer Park, Texas, which occurred Oct. […] Written by Phil Ambrose November 14, 2024November 14, 2024
TEEX Host NFPA 470 Hazmat Rail Specialist Training in 2025 The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Services will be hosting seven NFPA 470 Hazardous Materials Rail Specialist Training courses on site in the first quarter of 2025. Tuition and house are […] Written by Phil Ambrose November 7, 2024November 7, 2024
Video Recreates Deadly Hydrogen Chloride Release The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released a new safety video on its investigation into the fatal release of hydrogen chloride at the Wacker Polysilicon North America […] Written by Phil Ambrose November 7, 2024November 7, 2024
Fed Grants to Upgrade Gas Pipes The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is issuing $196 million in grants, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to repair and replace aging natural gas […] Written by Phil Ambrose October 31, 2024October 31, 2024
NIOSH Moves Firefighter Health, Safety, Wellness into New Division In early October, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, part of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, launched a new Center for Firefighter Safety, Health, and […] Written by Phil Ambrose October 25, 2024October 25, 2024
LG Chem’s New Material Suppresses Battery Thermal Runaway LG Chem’s platform technology research and development team developed a temperature-responsive Safety Reinforced Layer, a material designed to suppress thermal runaway. The material was analyzed in collaboration with Professor Lee […] Written by Phil Ambrose October 17, 2024October 17, 2024
UL Testing Sodium-Ion Batteries By UL Research Sodium-ion batteries reached a milestone of sorts when the Chinese electric vehicle company Yiwei launched its sodium-ion battery-powered cars in February. Although sodium-ion battery research began during […] Written by Phil Ambrose October 9, 2024October 9, 2024
Center for Domestic Preparedness Updates Hazmat Courses Image:Courtesy of Center for Domestic Preparedness The Center for Domestic Preparedness updated its hazardous materials suite of courses, aligning them with the latest standards from the National Fire Protection Association. […] Written by Phil Ambrose October 3, 2024October 3, 2024