Hazmat Nation gives two tips to ready hazmat teams for pipeline leaks.
To better understand how to get the right suit for the job and keep it in good working order, Hazmat Nation pulled in three experts from Kappler.
An emergency responder is assigned to handle the radiological monitors at a hazmat incident. Several different brands of monitors are in use. Even those made by same manufacturer may be different models with modified operating instructions.
Many public first responders will default to the, “I am taking command of this incident” mind set without recognizing or acknowledging that there are already trained responders on site who are actively engaged in a mitigation operation.
Hazmat Nation's Phil Ambrose provides three tips for handling hydrochloric acid leaks.
A recent HazMat incident, where two workers lost their lives, underscores the importance of proper protection, solid training and an adherence to company safety policies when dealing with hazardous materials.
Air, soil, and water tests conducted after the fire determined nearly three dozen "pollutants of concern" were detected at the site, reported WGRZ.
As the anniversary of 9/11 approaches, Phil Ambrose reminds us to also remember the thousands who suffered prolonged and profound illnesses from toxin exposures during the rescue and recovery phases. Building collapses, he reminds, are hazmat incidents.
UL Fire Protection Engineer Adam Barowy discusses the hazards lithium-ion batteries can present, what can be done to avoid battery fires, and how firefighters can respond when these fires occur.
In the aftermath of any major catastrophe it is all too easy to find fault; fault with anybody or anything, just so long as we can fix blame.
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