Natural disasters, ranging from hurricanes and earthquakes to wildfires and floods, have always posed a threat to human populations and infrastructure. Rising global temperatures have led to more intense heatwaves, melting glaciers, and sea-level rise, resulting in more frequent and severe storms and flooding. This has underscored the urgent need for comprehensive disaster preparedness strategies... Read more »
Today, ChemCeed announced that is has successfully passed their National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) Responsible Distribution Verification, reaffirming that company’s commitment to the health, safety, and security of their employers, communities, and the environment. Responsible Distribution is NACD’s verified environmental, health, safety, security, and sustainability program allowing members to demonstrate their commitment to continuous... Read more »
US railroads typically transport more than two million carloads of hazardous material each year including many chemicals that are hazardous including fertilizer, ethanol, crude oil and chlorine. The train derailment on Feb 3rd 2023 in Ohio has made news headlines all over the world. Since then, other train derailments have been in focus and now... Read more »
More than 15 million Americans are expected to be impacted by hazardous winter weather this week, as a storm system prepares to pummel the the US from Texas to West Virginia. In addition to winter precipitation, temperatures have reached dangerous and record lows in other portions of the country. Accidents and dangerous conditions have heavily... Read more »
Tornados can happen any time of year but the peak season in the U.S. is generally April-June. Popular Science reports that meteorologists are expecting another big season for tornados, with predictions ranging between 1,350-1,475, which is more than the average of 1,253 per season (1). Due in part to drought, jet stream changes, and temperature... Read more »
Each day about 2,000 US workers sustain an eye injury that requires medical treatment, according to the Center for Disease Control. These injuries cost more than $300 million per year in lost production time, medical expenses, and worker compensation. The silver lining is that many of these injuries can be prevented with the proper personal... Read more »
