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Newark manufacturing employees at risk from dangerous chemicals

Elan Chemical Co. issued 17 citations, faces $72,100 in fines

February 12, 2016

OSHA has cited Elan Chemical Company Inc. of Newark, New Jersey for 17 serious safety and health violations. The agency initiated an inspection on Aug. 4, 2015, under its national emphasis program focused on chemical manufacturers.

Are these dangerous items in the cargo of the plane you’re flying on?

February 11, 2016

The National Transportation Safety Board issued two safety recommendations Tuesday to physically separate lithium batteries from other flammable hazardous materials stowed on cargo aircraft and to establish maximum loading density requirements that restrict the quantities of lithium batteries and flammable hazardous materials.

CSB releases dramatic video on West, Texas explosion

February 1, 2016

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has released a safety video into the fatal April 17, 2013, fire and explosion at the West Fertilizer Company in West, Texas, which resulted in 15 fatalities, more than 260 injuries, and widespread community damage. The deadly fire and explosion occurred when about thirty tons of fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate (FGAN) exploded after being heated by a fire at the storage and distribution facility.

CSB: Multiple safety deficiencies led to 2015 explosion at ExxonMobil Refinery

January 14, 2016

An ongoing investigation by the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) of the February 18, 2015, explosion at the ExxonMobil Refinery in Torrance, California, has uncovered multiple process safety management deficiencies that led to the accident and a serious near miss.

Store harsh chemicals with confidence

December 4, 2015

Never worry about corrosion while storing strong acids such as hydrochloric, sulfuric, or nitric acids; or bases such as sodium, potassium, or calcium hydroxide in Justrite’s new, metal-free polyethylene cabinet for corrosives.

PIG Spill Kit in Camo Duffel Bag perfectly sized for incidental spills

July 16, 2015

New Pig has introduced the portable PIG® Spill Kit in Camo Duffel Bag. Packed with PIG products, this durable kit can be stored in small spaces and easy to grab and go when fast response to spills is needed.

GoatThroat Pumps

July 14, 2015

The GoatThroat(r) SCP Line of Pumps provide durable, engineering controls for safely transferring flammable liquids from barrels and pails.

Double hazard: BP oil spill workers were sickened by toxic release from nearby facility

U.S. finalizes settlement with Georgia-based Millard Refrigerated Services over ammonia release

June 22, 2015

The EPA and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have announced a final settlement with Millard Refrigerated Services that resolves alleged violations of the Clean Air Act, Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act for an airborne release of ammonia from Millard’s Theodore, Alabama, facility in 2010.

Poor communication led to Houston Ship Channel collision, says NTSB

Agency reiterates recommendation for a vessel separation policy

June 15, 2015

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined that the Miss Susan, a shallow draft towing vessel with two barges, and the Summer Wind, a deep draft bulk carrier, collided on March 22, 2014, because the towing vessel crossed the Houston Ship Channel, impeding the passage of the bulk carrier that was transiting inbound, which could only transit within the channel.

Safely store hazardous materials outdoors

April 7, 2015

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.