The Department of Homeland Security can’t verify threat level reports from thousands of chemical plants across the country, reducing Homeland’s ability to respond to a chemical attack or emergency, according to a new government report.
In November 2014, a worker was overcome at a DuPont chemical manufacturing facility when a supply line unexpectedly released more than 20,000 lbs. of methyl mercaptan, a deadly chemical. Three co-workers came to the worker's aid in an attempted rescue, but all four were asphyxiated fatally by the colorless, flammable, and highly toxic gas.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting small businesses, governments, and not-for-profit organizations to participate as Small Entity Representatives (SERs) for a Small Business Advocacy Review (SBAR) Panel.
Mobile app enables easy-to-read content, product and technical data from anywhere
June 2, 2015
DuPont Protection Technologies today announced the launch of DuPont™ SafeSPEC™ Mobile, a comprehensive interactive mobile application that enables safety professionals to select chemical protective apparel from their smartphone.
Protect people and the environment and meet insurance requirements by storing flammables and hazardous materials in rugged, FM-approved Outdoor Safety Lockers. Proper chemical storage reduces poison hazards and accidents, and minimizes contamination of chemicals.
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has issued an updated pressure relieving design and installation standard intended to enhance refinery safety as part of its core commitments to improving workplace safety and protecting the environment.
Rafael Moure-Eraso vigorously investigated refinery and oil rig accidents
March 17, 2015
Chairman of the Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) Rafael Moure-Eraso says he’ll leave the board when his five-year term ends in June. In investigating chemically-related industrial accidents, CSB personnel seek to discover the root cause of events and, when feasible, identify and prevent similar problems that other companies will face in the future.
Georgia-Pacific Chemicals facing $60,500 in penalties
February 5, 2015
Workers at Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC were exposed to dangerous chemicals, such as formaldehyde and other potential health and safety hazards, because the company failed to implement proper chemical management procedures at its Columbus plant.
Williams will lead global marketing and product strategy for SiteHawk globally
February 2, 2015
SiteHawk, the leader in chemical data management and compliance solutions, today announced the appointment of enterprise software veteran Kimberley Williams as chief marketing officer to drive overall business and industry-specific growth.