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Responding to Roadside Spray Rig Incidents

October 13, 2022 | Toby Crow, Corteva Agriscience Emergency Response and Security

We have all noticed these vehicles traversing the roadsides of the places that we live and work. They are usually referred to as roadside spray trucks or roadside spray rigs. These trucks typically operate safely, and without incident. But as with any vehicle, accidents can occur. As a first responder, these incidents can add complexities outside of the usual transportation incident based on what the truck is carrying or what is in the truck’s onboard tanks. 

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Lithium Ion Blog

Lithium-ion Batteries: Risks and Rewards

July 15, 2022 | George Kercher, Executive Director, PRBA

When Sony first introduced lithium-ion batteries into the marketplace in 1991, little did they know how transformative this new rechargeable battery technology would become 30 years down the road and how quickly it would displace older, more established rechargeable battery technologies in the market.

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Ethanol Spanish Blog

RFA Ethanol Safety Training Program Now Available in Spanish

July 15, 2022 | Missy Ruff, Director of Safety & Technical Programs, Renewable Fuels Association

The Renewable Fuels Association is excited to add another tool to their toolbox. The Ethanol Emergency Response Safety training program is now able to reach new audiences, with the completion of Spanish-language versions of all materials, thanks to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) ALERT grant program.

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CHEMTREC Announces Awards and Scholarships for the 2022 HMIC Conference

June 17, 2022 | CHEMTREC

CHEMTREC® is pleased to announce we are offering two scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each for the following award recipients “Hazmat Officer of the Year” and the “Hazmat Instructor of the Year” to attend the 2022 Hazardous Materials Instructors and Commanders (HMIC) Conference hosted by Hazard3 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on November 13-16, 2022. 

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Emergency Responder Survey

CHEMTREC Emergency Responder Survey

May 12, 2022 | By CHEMTREC

Our goal is to always be the top resource for emergency responders, so we want to hear from responders on what we do best, what we could improve upon, and what additional resources we could provide that would be beneficial. Through the CHEMTREC® Emergency Responder Survey we will be able to continue to enhance our services and features to best support all first responders during hazmat incidents. The survey will be open from March 1 - November 1, 2022.

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