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Settlements ensure that three companies comply with public right-to-know rules
Two Massachusetts companies, and one company in Connecticut will pay penalties and take actions to ensure they are following federal reporting requirements for use of hazardous chemicals. These enforcement actions by the US Environmental Protection Agency will help ensure that the public is aware of the potential for chemical releases in their communities. The companies involved in these ...
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Disaster experts in Baltimore stress emergency preparedness (DE, DC, MD, PA, VA, WV)
More than 700 emergency responders, medical providers and public safety officials will gather Nov. 7-10 in Baltimore for the annual Emergency Preparedness & Hazmat Response Conference, co-sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Baltimore Local Emergency Planning Committee. Conference attendees will learn state-of-the-art methods on how to respond to life-threatening ...
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NCEC in action
Being an NCEC emergency responder (ER) requires more than just a good knowledge of chemicals. ERs need to stay calm under pressure, and be clear communicators, problem solvers, and experts in industry and fire operations. Bringing all this together during an emergency call can be a stressful business! An example of how we do this happened on Monday 28 October. At 19:22 we received a call from ...
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