September 14, 2020: Massive Train Derailment in B.C.’s Fraser Valley
Early this morning about 20 CN freight cars derailed on a bridge near Hunter Creek just outside Hope, B.C. in Fraser Valley. […]
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September 11, 2020: Hand Sanitizers Recalled Due to Hazardous Substance
The Food and Drug Administration is continuing to expand the list of hand sanitizers that are toxic and should not be used. […]
September 8, 2020: Freight Train Derailment Shuts Down Amtrak Service
Amtrak was forced to temporarily shut down service between New York City and New Haven, CT on Tuesday evening following a freight […]
August 24, 2020: Chemical Leak at LyonndellBasell Plant in New Jersey
Authorities responded to a chemical leak at the LyondellBasell plant in Edison, NJ that resulted in a chemical cloud being released in […]
August 31, 2020: Ask the Expert Question of the Week
Question: What is a “HazMat Employee” and how do I figure out which of my staff needs the training that DOT requires […]
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August 28, 2020: Chemical Fire Erupts in Louisiana Following Hurricane Laura
A large chemical fire erupted at the BioLab’s Lake Charles plant in Louisiana as Hurricane Laura passed through the area yesterday morning. […]
August 24, 2020: Norfolk Southern Train Derailed in Telford, TN
Ten Norfolk Southern freight cars derailed in Telford on Sunday night. There were no injuries reported and no hazardous materials were involved […]
August 22, 2020: BNSF Train Derailed in Casper, WY
Early Saturday morning a BNSF train carrying tons of grain derailed in Casper, Wyoming. 57 of the 222 freight cars derailed but […]
August 18, 2020: Warehousing Hazardous Materials Challenge – Part 1 of 4: Abandoned Freight
Warehouses are a vital part of the supply chain. Warehouses that store chemicals face a unique set of challenges that if properly […]