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Hazmat
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Canadians expect to use tailored tactics to battle Australia blazes
Sixth wave of reinforcements flying out this week
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The fallout from a false nuclear alarm
Accidental alerts erode trust in public safety efforts
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Erroneous nuclear alert issued during training exercise, government says
Ontario-wide notification was circulated Sunday morning
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Ontario company fined $135,000 following explosion, injuries
Two workers injured while disassembling returned shock strut
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AirGUARDZ mask includes smart fan for active cooling
Powerful airflow eliminates carbon dioxide buildup
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‘We were very scared’: woman describes fiery train derailment in Saskatchewan
Emergency crews, hazmat team respond to rural incident
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Winter-proofing your work zone
Seasonal work poses unique challenges that can put employees at risk
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A glimpse into the world’s largest safety show
Germany’s A+A conference has definite wow factor
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A Second Skin
Fire-resistant apparel acts as a layer of clothing that can literally save your skin — and is a must for many workers.
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Newfoundland’s Hibernia offshore project resumes work after spills
Three major oil spills have occurred in the province since November
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Climate strikers naive, but have right to protest, say energy leaders
CEOs applaud intentions, but still support oil and gas production
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Avoiding Combustible Dust Mistakes
Combustible dust, which is a mixture of fine solid particles that are liable to catch fire or explode upon ignition when dispersed in the air, is a hazard common to many industries. Woodworking facilities, chemical manufacturing, food production, grain elevators…
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Flammable Storage Cabinets by HEMCO
Flammable Storage Cabinet is specifically designed for the storage of flammable chemicals and is available in 30″, 36″ and 48″ widths. Standard size is 35″ high and 22″ deep. The Cabinet is insulated with high-temperature fiberglass insulation and is UL…
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Cousins who were best friends dead from carbon monoxide gas in Saskatchewan home
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Two young cousins are dead after police say they were overcome by carbon monoxide gas at a home in northern Saskatchewan. RCMP say emergency medical crews found the 12-year-boy and 13-year-old girl dead after they arrived…
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46 people to hospital after suspected carbon monoxide leak at Winnipeg hotel
Winnipeg emergency officials say 46 people have been taken to hospital due to a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a hotel. John Lane, chief of Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, says 15 of those people are in critical condition and five…
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Cape Breton coal mining suspended after new roof collapse; no injuries reported
DONKIN, N.S. – Operations at Canada’s only operating underground coal mine have been suspended due to another roof collapse, this time in the entrance tunnel to the Cape Breton colliery. Nova Scotia’s Labour Department said Monday that inspectors have been…
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Workers who were trapped deep in Saskatchewan mine now safely back on surface
SASKATOON – A fertilizer company says all 34 people who were trapped deep in a Saskatchewan potash mine for more than a day are now safely above ground. Will Tigley, a spokesman with Nutrien Ltd., said a service shaft stopped…
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US, Canadian safety officials looking into train derailment
PORT HURON, Mich. – Safety officials in the U.S. and Canada are looking into a multi-car train derailment in an international tunnel connecting Michigan’s Port Huron to Sarnia, Ontario. The National Transportation Safety Board says investigators have been sent to…
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124 children affected by January gas leak that forced evacuation of Montreal school
Montreal public health officials say 124 children suffered symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning after a gas leak last January forced the evacuation of their elementary school. The report published today by the Montreal public health authority reveals 24 of the…
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CO2 Sensor Now Available for Radius® BZ1 Area Monitor
(May 2, 2019) — Industrial Scientific is pleased to announce the availability of the carbon dioxide (CO2) sensor for the Radius® BZ1 Area Monitor. The Radius BZ1 can detect up to 7 gases simultaneously and now has 18 sensor options, making it…
