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5/19/2023

Quick Quiz: EH&S News of the Week

Catch up on industry news for hazardous materials, environmental, and safety professionals this week with a 5-question quiz.

5/12/2023

Flying Frozen Tamales, Undeclared

Why do frozen steaks, tamales, pastries, and more show up regularly on hazmat Incident Reports submitted to US DOT?

5/11/2023

7 Ways Safety Leaders Beat the Heat

344 people died of heat-related illness in the workplace from 2011—2019, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Most heat-related deaths are preventable.

5/11/2023

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 5/15

In this week's Roundup, alleged NPDES permit violations lead to the "first ever" EPA enforcement action to address discharges of PFAS under the Clean Water Act. Plus, settlements related to EPCRA chemical release reporting and air emissions regulations.

5/8/2023

Fatal Explosion at Pharmaceuticals Plant in Massachusetts Under Investigation

A violent chemical explosion at a pharmaceutical plant in Massachusetts that killed one employee remains under investigation as officials try to determine the cause.

5/5/2023

New TSCA Restrictions for Methylene Chloride Proposed

US EPA has proposed extensive new restrictions on the manufacture, processing, distribution, and use of methylene chloride, also called dichloromethane or DCM.

5/3/2023

USPS Updates Pub 52 Hazmat Mail Rules Effective July 9

New: USPS is requiring mailers of hazardous materials/dangerous goods (DG) to submit electronic notifications and use distinct service code(s) to identify hazmat packages.

5/1/2023

Signs of a Damaged or Defective Lithium Battery

Key details from a guide created by US DOT/PHMSA to help shippers identify damaged, defective, or recalled ("DDR") lithium batteries, and recognize the risks these batteries pose during transportation.

5/1/2023

Video: Latest IATA DGR Updates for Lithium Batteries

In recent years, revisions to the rules for lithium battery air shipments have been a mainstay on the list of significant changes to IATA’s manual. 2023 is no exception.

4/28/2023

3 Principles to Fight a Lithium Battery Device Fire

A safety training video for flight crews from US FAA give us three useful principles for fighting fires involving lithium battery-powered portable devices—plus extensive HD footage of full-on thermal runaway during testing..

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