Safety Board Tells Chemical Cos. Prepare for Hurricanes Following the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s recent outlook predicting above average activity for the remainder of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board […] Written by Phil Ambrose August 31, 2023August 31, 2023
Study: Mobile and Stationary Air Monitoring Needed Post Derailment When chemical-laden freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio this past February, hazmat and environmental officials set off a controlled release and burn to avoid the cars’ contents setting off […] Written by Phil Ambrose August 24, 2023August 24, 2023
Video: Popcorn Polymer Explosion Recreated from Investigation The U.S. Chemical Safety Board recently released a 15-minute video that details how and why a 2019 explosion and hazmat incident occurred. On Nov. 27, 2019, explosions and fires at […] Written by Phil Ambrose August 18, 2023August 18, 2023
Study Uncovers Cross-Border Hazmat Trade Violations When you hear about illegal border crossings, you probably don’t think about hazardous materials — but you should. New research shows that an alarming amount of dangerous chemicals are illegally […] Written by Phil Ambrose August 10, 2023August 11, 2023
Report: 5 Key Findings from 2019 Tank Farm Explosion, Fire The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board released its final investigation report on the 2019 tank farm fire at the Intercontinental Terminals Company, LLC (ITC) bulk liquid storage terminal […] Written by Phil Ambrose August 3, 2023August 3, 2023
Investigation: Lack of Training a Factor in Fatal Plant Explosion In late June, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board released its final investigation report on the 2020 propylene release and explosion at the Watson Grinding facility in Houston, […] Written by Phil Ambrose July 20, 2023July 20, 2023
Hazmat Near Miss When Train Derails, Bridge Collapses Images: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency One of the more unusual hazmat calls involving rail lines this year happened in late June. While it is still not clear which happened first, […] Written by Phil Ambrose July 13, 2023July 13, 2023
DOT Proposes Rails Rules for Real-Time Hazmat Information for Firefighters, First Responders The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is proposing a new rule aimed at strengthening requirements governing railroads’ provision of hazardous materials information to responders […] Written by Phil Ambrose July 5, 2023June 30, 2023
Chemical Board IDs 4 causes of Tenn. HCL release Source: Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released its final report into the November 2020 hydrogen chloride release that occurred during […] Written by Phil Ambrose June 29, 2023June 29, 2023