Chemical spills and accidents contaminate the environment and disrupt societies and economies around the globe. In the United States there were approximately 172,000 chemical spills that affected US waterbodies from 2004 to 2014. More than 8000 of these spills involved non鈥損etroleum-related ...
showing that accidental releases of hazardous chemicals -whether through train derailments, truck crashes, pipeline ruptures or industrial plant leaks and spills - are happening consistently in
About 36 industrial facilities have reported toxic chemical spills to the National Response, and 13 of these incidents saw spills into adjacent waterways. An unknown amount of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) was involved in the spills. Meanwhile, according to Environment Texas, a statewide nonprofit ...
Employees can get chemicals in their eyes or skin through spills, splashing, chemical reactions, or regular use. As a result, exposure can occur, especially if personal protective equipment (PPE)such as safety glasses, goggles, face shields, compatible gloves, or aprons are not appropriately utili...
Toxic Floodwaters: Strengthening the Chemical Safety Regime for the Climate Change Era Extreme flooding linked to climate change has caused toxic chemical spills across the United States, yet policymakers are not prioritizing industrial chemi... Noah M. Sachs 被引量: 0发表: 2020年 加载更多来源...
; Burns and lung damage; 1987 hydrofluoric acid spill at a Marathon Oil refinery in Texas City, Texas; Energy Safety Council's opposition to use; Sulfuric acid as an alternative; Other spills in the United States and Mexico; Allied-Signal, an HF maker; Difficulty containing HF spills....
In addition, operators work hard to avoid spills, even though spilled resin would create no environmental impact. “Our customers treat the inventory almost as if it were hazardous,” says Holden. “So A&R treats it that way, too. It’s a quality of service issue.” ...
For oil spills, if the incident is determined to present a substantial threat to public health or welfare due to the size or character of the spill. The OSC may request additional support to respond to a release or spill, such as additional contractors, technical support from EPA'sEnvironmenta...
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, USA Abstract: In this paper, we summarize the results of an online survey of persons in the United States with chemical intolerance/multiple chemical sensitivity who sought help from mental health providers, including counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, ...
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