Emergency Management News
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Testing Resources to Mitigate the Risk of Full Blown Bed Bug Infestations
Last October, international media outlets ran high-profile stories about Paris officials battling a bed bug infestation that was impacting the famous city set to host the Olympics this summer. Bed bugs were even a topic on Saturday Night Live just last month after reports of the insects being found in the same building that houses the show. Bed bugs are indeed a global problem and have been ...
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Selin Hoboy: Women In Trucking Top Women to Watch in 2024
GFL is delighted to announce that our Vice-President Environment, Health, Safety and Compliance (EHS&C) Selin Hoboy has been named one of Women In Trucking’s Top Women to Watch in 2024. This accolade recognizes women who are top performers in the trucking and transportation industry, and who go the extra mile to support other women within their own companies and industry ...
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New Safety Standards to Protect Communities in Puerto Rico and Nationwide from Chemical Accidents
Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced finalized amendments to the Risk Management Program (RMP) to further protect communities from chemical accidents, especially those located near facilities in industry sectors with high accident rates. The Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention Rule includes EPA’s most protective safety provisions for ...
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Room Alert and CCOHS: Protecting Canadian Workers & Workplaces
Though we talk a lot about workplace safety within the U.S. and OSHA guidelines, ensuring the health and safety of employees is paramount for businesses, facilities, and organizations in many other countries as well. For example in Canada, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) stands as a beacon of guidance and support in this endeavor. Established to promote the ...
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The best time to plan for drought is when it’s raining
The State of Global Water Resources Report 2022 says the hydrological cycle is spinning out of balance. The world’s weather has gone wild. Cold snaps, heat waves, dry spells, floods, and drought, all at one time exceptional occurrences, are now the norm. The planet is fluctuating between extremes as anomalies in weather conditions push the climate out of its groove. Natural disasters are ...
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How An Overspill Contaminated A Rare Chalk Stream
The most inescapable story of the last few years for many water consultants wanting to get the best water supply deal for their customers has been the increasingly controversial policies surrounding storm overflow discharge. These policies, now the subject of a lengthy Environment Agency investigation, have led to many water sources becoming polluted, and one of the most recent and controversial ...
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Communities Must get Prepared for Increased Flooding due to Climate Change, Expert Warns
Floods still inflict major costs to the economies, livelihoods and wellbeing of communities, with flood risks and impacts set to increase further due to climate change. Professor of Environmental Management, Lindsey McEwen explains how many experts now believe local communities have critical roles as key actors within flood risk management and disaster risk reduction. Professor McEwen, author ...
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Soilworks® from Arizona Offers Eco-Friendly Soiltac® Solution for Lahaina Wildfire Aftermath
Scottsdale, Ariz. – Following the devastating Maui wildfires in August, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was tasked by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with the responsibility of overseeing the surveying, removal, and disposal of hazardous materials in the affected areas of Lahaina and Kula on Maui. The EPA sought a solution to handle the contamination aftermath. ...
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Published recommendations for use of NWP meteorological data in dispersion modelling
CERC's investigation of the impacts of using modelled (NWP) meteorological data on dispersion modelling outcomes has now been published by the Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling Liaison Committee (ADMLC). The project was commissioned to examine the effects of NWP model grid resolution on dispersion modelling, in both regulatory and emergency planning contexts, and to make recommendations for the ...
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Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month and EHS Resources to Protect First Responders from Hazardous Substances
Each year, Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month is recognized in January. Both the U.S. Fire Administration and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) report that cancer is a leading cause of death among firefighters. The agencies also state that research suggests firefighters are at a higher risk of certain types of cancers when compared to the general population. ...
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Water Management Lessons from the City of Rotterdam
More than two-thirds of the biggest and most densely populated cities in the world are coastal delta cities, or find themselves perched precariously along estuaries, making them particularly vulnerable to rising sea levels. The city of Rotterdam is one such destination, with almost 80 per cent of the metropolis below sea level. As such, it’s particularly vulnerable to the effects of global ...
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Emergency Declaration for the U.S. Virgin Islands after Reports of Elevated Lead Levels in the Water Supply
Last month, the Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands formally requested an emergency declaration from President Joe Biden. The action followed the Governor’s declaration of a local state of emergency on Oct. 30, 2023, in response to hazardous levels of lead and copper detected in the water supply of St. Croix. In response, President Biden declared that an emergency does indeed exist in ...
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Thailand 500kg/h radiator crushing and separation machine project was successfully installed and put into production
On June 21, 2023, 500kg/h radiator crushing and separation machine designed by Henan Doing Company was successfully installed in Thailand! Our radiator crushing and separation machine successfully passed the household inspection and acceptance, and was officially put into operation. Order Information: This Thailand client was not initially in the radiator recycling business, but rather a metal ...
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ION Science provide transparent handheld PID test data
Across the gas detection market, where sometimes messaging can be biased and claims inflated, ION Science emerges as a beacon of honesty and reliability with its recent handheld PID test data comparing Tiger XT against alternative gas detectors on the market. At the core of ION Science’s mission is a commitment to user safety and environmental responsibility. While some gas detection ...
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GFL’s Emergency Response goes beyond the field
The words “emergency response” may evoke a picture of workers in hazmat suits attending incidents from oil spills to train derailments. No matter how these events begin, GFL’s on-site responders enter every emergency, regardless of scale, with a level of knowledge and professionalism that is the backbone of the company’s success in the ER space. Meet three of our ER ...
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4 sets of 15TPD semi-continuous rubber tyre pyrolysis machines successfully installed in Fujian Province, China!
On February 9, 2023, four sets of 15TPD semi-continuous rubber tyre pyrolysis machines newly launched by Henan Doing Company were successfully installed in Fujian Province, China! Our waste rubber tyre pyrolysis machines successfully passed the household inspection and acceptance, and were officially put into operation. It is learned that the Fujian customers are engaged in business related to ...
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Enhanced Diamond Solutions: Alfa Chemistry's Single Crystalline and Polycrystalline Diamond Applications
As technology advances, the demand for superior materials that can withstand extreme conditions and deliver exceptional performance continues to grow. Alfa Chemistry, a leading chemical supplier, recently announced the supply of single crystalline and polycrystalline diamonds for researchers who are at the forefront of harnessing their remarkable properties to revolutionize various industries. ...
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MiniPID 2: PID Sensor Lamp Explained
Introduction: MiniPID 2 PID Sensors and How They Work ION Science MiniPID 2 consist of a high energy output, ultraviolet lamp and three electrodes. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) enter the detection chamber and are ionised by the ultraviolet light. A negative charged electron is ejected from the molecule making it positively charged. The negatively charged electron is attracted to ...
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Alfa Chemistry Newly Announces Offering of Ferric, Nickel, Aluminum, Titanium, and Magnesium Alloys
Alfa Chemistry, a leading provider of chemical and materials solutions, has recently announced the expansion of its product portfolio by offering a wide range of high-quality alloys, including ferric, nickel, aluminum, titanium, and magnesium alloys. With its outstanding expertise and commitment to customer satisfaction, Alfa Chemistry aims to cater to the diverse needs of industries worldwide. ...
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Meet your safety requirements without delays
Single gas detectors provide an efficient way to monitor specific gases such as carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and oxygen without the need for extensive maintenance or calibration. These compact devices are particularly invaluable for project work, contract work, or occasional use, where the expense and effort of maintaining reusable detectors may not be justified. ...
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