Pyrophoric materials are substances that ignite instantly upon exposure to oxygen. They can also be water-reactive, where heat and hydrogen (a flammable gas) are produced. Other common hazards include ...

A hazardous materials truck has broken down on the A8 – around 100 people must be evacuated in Wiesensteig, Baden-Württemberg. What risks emergency responders are now facing.

Ever wonder what those colorful signs with symbols and numbers on the backs of trucks mean? They’re just one visible part of a web of regulations that aim to keep workers and the environment safe ...

Over 40 train cars were involved in the derailment in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, with locals urged to seek shelter.

This policy addresses the University of Dayton’s (University) hazardous materials management. The University is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment conducive to learning and living ...

Crews this week will remove more neutralized methyl methacrylate (MMA) from two storage tanks at the GKN Aerospace facility ...

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Nearly a month after a massive fire prompted the closure of the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles, Caltrans crews continued to remove flammable materials from ...