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New training for emergency responders on PPE use at roadway incidents

Emmitsburg, MD — A new training module from the Emergency Responder Safety Institute focuses on the use of personal protective equipment when responding to roadway incidents.




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OSHA extends comment period on proposed rule for emergency responders

Washington — OSHA has extended until June 21 the comment period on proposed updates to its emergency response standard.




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More time to comment on OSHA’s proposed rule for emergency responders

Washington — Comments on proposed updates to OSHA’s emergency response standard are now due July 22.




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NIOSH releases online training for emergency responders who work long hours

Washington – An online training resource from NIOSH aims to help emergency responders who work long hours in demanding situations.




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PHMSA proposal calls on railroads to provide real-time hazmat info to emergency responders

Washington — The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is set to publish a proposed rule that would require railroads to maintain and update information about hazardous material shipments.




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Combustible dust resource for emergency responders

A new resource from OSHA outlines safe procedures emergency responders should follow when facing potential combustible dust fires and explosion hazards.




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Giving emergency responders eyes on the ground

When emergency responders head out on a call, they may not be able to visualize the types of dangers they’re heading into. One mobile app aims to change that.




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OSHA ponders standard aimed at emergency responder safety; seeks input

Washington – Prompted by the 2013 fire and explosion that killed 12 firefighters at a Texas fertilizer facility, as well as other recent incidents, OSHA is considering the development of a standard on emergency response and preparedness.




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domo gives emergency responders eyes on the spot with video technology designed in SOLIDWORKS software

U.K. company cut weeks out of design time, eliminated prototyping, and increased innovation with SOLIDWORKS and CircuitWorks