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.

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