One hopes the hazard classes will be provided. In extreme cases, the properties of the material may have to be used to establish the hazard class. If the information cannot be determined, the material ...

Chemicals and compounds have been known to exist for centuries. Emergency responders have dealt with them for many years and often referred to them as chemicals or by their common chemical names, if ...

The application of the principles and theories of the science of chemistry to answer specific questions or solve real-world problems during hazmat response is street chemistry. It isn’t applying those ...

IN 1941, the people of the United States believed they were safe behind a two-ocean barrier. They were proved wrong by the attack on Pearl Harbor. That attack was conducted by the armed forces of a ...

The Hazard & Exposure pilot credit continues USGBC’s work to advance LEED users’ knowledge and understanding of the materials used to build and operate buildings. May 25, 2016 The U.S. Green Building ...

For the U.S. Army Reserve’s 88th Readiness Division, the best way to effectively manage hazardous materials inventories and provide immediate access to safety data sheets came down to a simple choice: ...

This policy addresses the University of Dayton’s (University) hazardous materials management. The University is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment conducive to learning and living ...

When hazardous materials are offered for transport by a commercial carrier like FedEx or UPS, the shipment becomes regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) and/or international ...

It was a busy week for Green Bay and Appleton's fire crews with calls for hazardous materials. On Monday, two people were affected when an irritant leaked in a basement lab at Bellin Hospital. Late ...