How chemical companies can protect chemicals of interest from terrorist attack.

As the anniversary of 9/11 approaches, Phil Ambrose reminds us to also remember the thousands who suffered prolonged and profound illnesses from toxin...

Molten materials releases can include glass, steel, aluminum, other metals, sulfur, or salt.

UL Fire Protection Engineer Adam Barowy discusses the hazards lithium-ion batteries can present, what can be done to avoid battery fires, and how...

A catastrophic train wreck gave a volunteer fire department a chance to shine with help from refinery firefighting resources

In the aftermath of any major catastrophe it is all too easy to find fault; fault with anybody or anything, just so long as we can fix blame.

Because of the low frequency of confined space rescues, rescuers can be unprepared for hidden hazards, especially those posed by harmful particulates or...

The future of fire safety relies on deploying technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), mobile data and cloud computing.

Firefighters — industrial and municipal — must know what special hazards lay in wait.

The organization, rebranded as UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute, will holistically address the world’s unresolved fire safety risks and emerging dangers.