Evacuations are a critical part of preplanning for fires and other emergencies. When workers know how to respond, they can evacuate quickly and safely.

To determine if the benefits of using HF outweigh the risks, you need to understand how and why it was utilized in the first place.

When 22 tons of pool cleaning tablets began to oxidize in a shipping container, acrid fumes created a toxic cloud.

Five U.S. volunteer fire departments will receive $10,000 each through the 2021 CHEMTREC® HELP (Hazmat Emergencies Local Preparedness) Awards.

Unfortunately, even the most sophisticated detection and alarm systems have one inherent drawback: no alarm is of any value if no one is around to hear it...

I have revisited chlorine in the hope that my small contribution may engender a heightened sense of urgency and increased awareness of the risks of allowing...

The system of selecting PPE by the four levels of A-B-C-D is a quick and simple method of describing what responders wear when working with hazardous materials.

Disinfectant plant allowed to continue operations during pandemic

The Transportation Safety Administration, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, has granted an exemption for Hazardous Material Endorsement (HME) holders.

Most chemicals should not be mixed with anything other than plain water