Chemicals in schools: Is safety part of the equation? Nov 15, 2009
Established in 1999, Rehab the Lab has trained more than 700 science and art teachers on chemical hazards and ways to reduce present and future chemical stockpiles. In the past 10 years, the team has helped remove more than 40 tons of hazardous chemicals from King County, including 600 pounds of mercury. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
EPA probes Atlanta lead smelter Oct 18, 2009
The fallout from [smelters] is a valid concern, said Jane Perry, director of the Georgia Division of Public Health s chemical hazards program. You re right on target with all your background and your questions and such. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Top Poisons That Can Harm Pets Sep 30, 2009
According to the ASPCA, in 2008, the Animal Poison Control Center handled approximately 5,500 cases of pet exposure to chemical hazards. A category on the rise, chemical hazards-found in ethylene glycol antifreeze, paint thinner, drain cleaners and pool/spa chemicals-form a substantial danger to pets. (W-USA News, DC)
T2 blast blamed on blockage Sep 16, 2009
The board recommended better education of chemical engineering students on reactive chemical hazards ... It is an extension of the board s 2002 report that identified 167 accidents over two decades that were the result of reactive chemical hazards, and also called for improvements to reactive chemical safety education ... We hope our findings once again call attention to the need for companies to be aware of how to control reactive chemical hazards, Bresland said. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
SRNL, automakers to develop high-performance wireless sensors networks Aug 26, 2009
NNSA sensors typically exist in gloveboxes or "hot cells," which protect workers from exposure to radioactive or chemical hazards. The cost of running cables in "hot" facilities is more than $2,000 per foot. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Farm safety important no matter the season or activity Jul 16, 2009
Second, one of the associated risks encountered deals with chemical hazards. Farmers utilize a broad range of pesticides and fertilizers that have safety requirements associated with their use. (Agri-View, WI)
Congress Finally Gets Tough on Food Safety Jun 24, 2009
Every processor or importer would have to implement plans to identify biological and chemical hazards in its products, like the salmonella discovered at a Georgia peanut plant linked to a national outbreak of the infection in 2008. Firms would be required to maintain strategies and procedures to prevent or stop such dangers. (Time.com)
Ebony Office Interiors Announces "Furniture Extraction Service" Jun 18, 2009
The CDC reports that maintaining a healthy office environment requires attention to chemical hazards, equipment and work station design, physical environment (temperature, humidity, light, noise, ventilation, and space). Seattle,WA (PRWEB) June 18, 2009 -- Impaired immune function can result in uncontrolled inflammation or increased susceptibility to diseases. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Safety of food supply requires stronger FDA Jun 16, 2009
Food companies would have to report on biological or chemical hazards that could contaminate their products, and institute procedures as specified by the FDA to prevent contamination from occurring. The new rules would also require companies to keep accurate records of the food's origin and where it's being distributed. (Honolulu Advertiser)
My View: Hazard assessment agency has a vital role Jun 2, 2009
Chemical hazards in our workplaces and environment contribute to disease and disability every day in California ... We see individuals and communities that are directly affected by chemical hazards in the air they breathe, the water they drink or even hazards in their own homes ... OEHHA has a critical role to play in this effort, by evaluating chemical hazards, assessing alternatives and collecting critical data to support good decisions. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Pet Poisoning: Ten Most Common Pet ... Apr 9, 2009
Chemical Hazards Which Cause Pet Poisoning ... Household cleaners can be ingested by pets in much the same manner that chemical hazards may be. (Suite101.com)
