During the response, a spark ignited the fumes, endangering the crews and severely injuring two first responders.

Confined spaces present unique fall hazards, but these risks can be mitigated through proper assessment, effective fall ...

Utility officials said the fire at the Escondido lithium-ion storage facility was contained to one of dozens of battery units.

Shreveport Fire Department held a ceremony Tuesday to observe the 40th anniversary of a fire that claimed the life of one ...

CROCKETT — Nearly five years after a fiery explosion at an East Bay fuel facility shut down one of the Bay Area’s busiest freeways and forced nearby communities to shelter in place, Contra Costa ...

CHEMTREC is pleased to announce the release of the full program for this year's CHEMTREC International Hazmat Summit, to be held from October 15-17, 2024, in Miami, Florida. This year's theme, ...

Nicole Heath, director of Contra Costa County’s hazardous materials ... training and thorough investigations that go beyond reports of uncontrolled ignitions, major chemical accidents or other ...

Chemical safety data sheets (SDSs) provide vital information about chemical properties, hazards, and safe handling practices.

All workers at industrial facilities should be able to give emergency care in the event of an accident. In nuclear ...