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A Half-hour to Tragedy

"The CSB's final written report on the tragedy, which killed two emergency responders and two propane technicians, was... see more

Material Type:: Animation
Author:: U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
Date Created:: October 20, 2008
Date Modified:: July 5, 2018
Peer Review:: 5.0 stars
User Rating:: 4.625 stars

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Emergency Response Guide

This site allows downloading of the Emergency Response Guide. The guide is available in English and Spanish.

Material Type:: Reference Material
Author:: U.S. Department of Transportation
Date Created:: May 3, 2007
Date Modified:: December 4, 2018
Editor Review:: 5.0 stars
User Rating:: 4.0 stars

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Fatal Exposure: Tragedy at DuPont

CSB Safety Video detailing three accidents at the Dupont facility in Belle, West Virginia.

Material Type:: Animation
Author:: http://www.csb.gov/; U.S. Chemical Safety Board
Date Created:: September 22, 2011
Date Modified:: August 30, 2017
Editor Review:: 5.0 stars
User Rating:: 5.0 stars

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Hazardous Materials Training Modules

A respository of Learning Objects for Hazardous Materials Transportation

Material Type:: Learning Object Repository
Author:: US Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (DOT)
Date Created:: August 25, 2006
Date Modified:: April 12, 2018
Editor Review:: 5.0 stars

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Ionizing Radiation, Part 2: Radioactive Decay GENAG 711

This film examines the process of radioactive decay as part of an educational unit on the health effects of ionizing... see more

Material Type:: Presentation
Author:: Mitch Ricketts
Date Created:: November 1, 2011
Date Modified:: March 17, 2020
Peer Review:: 5.0 stars
User Rating:: 4.6666665 stars

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Ionizing Radiation, Part 3: Hazards and Controls

This film explores the health effects of ionizing radiation (radioactivity). The film also examines methods for reducing... see more

Material Type:: Presentation
Author:: Mitch Ricketts
Date Created:: November 1, 2011
Date Modified:: March 17, 2020
Peer Review:: 5.0 stars
User Rating:: 5.0 stars

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Ionizing Radiation, Part 4: Alpha Radiation

This film examines exposures to alpha particles that are emitted from the nuclei of some heavy, unstable atoms. Major... see more

Material Type:: Presentation
Author:: Mitch Ricketts
Date Created:: November 1, 2011
Date Modified:: November 6, 2019
Peer Review:: 5.0 stars
User Rating:: 3.0 stars

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Managerial Issues in Hazardous Materials

This is a course outline on Managerial Issues in Hazardous Materials.

Material Type:: Reference Material
Author:: NFA Higher Ed. Curriculum Committee
Date Created:: June 15, 2006
Date Modified:: June 10, 2015
Editor Review:: 5.0 stars

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Propylene Fire

A forklift towing a trailer collided with a line containing highly flammable liquid propylene, causing a release and a... see more

Material Type:: Case Study
Author:: United States Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
Date Created:: January 26, 2009
Date Modified:: August 16, 2017
Editor Review:: 5.0 stars

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Eye Anatomy: Eyes and Vision

This film examines personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect the eyes and face from hazards on the job. Examples of... see more

Material Type:: Presentation
Author:: Mitch Ricketts
Date Created:: March 27, 2012
Date Modified:: August 31, 2022
Editor Review:: 4.3333335 stars
User Rating:: 4.0 stars

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Aerosol Product Classification

Aerosol products are a serious fire protection challenge because they contain products under pressure that might spray... see more

Material Type:: Presentation
Author:: National Fire Academy
Date Created:: March 20, 2007
Date Modified:: January 21, 2021
Editor Review:: 5.0 stars

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Blastwave in Danvers

A Chemical Safety Board Video reporting the factors which lead to the explosion in Danvers Massachusetts in 2006

Material Type:: Animation
Author:: US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
Date Created:: October 20, 2008
Date Modified:: October 20, 2008
Editor Review:: 5.0 stars

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Formosa Plastics Propylene Fire

A forklift towing a trailer collided with a line containing highly flammable liquid propylene, causing a release and a... see more

Material Type:: Case Study
Author:: United States Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
Date Created:: January 26, 2009
Date Modified:: June 11, 2009
Editor Review:: 5.0 stars

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Gamma Radiation: Ionizing Radiation, Part 6

This 26 minute YouTube film examines exposures to gamma rays that are emitted from the nuclei of certain radioactive... see more

Material Type:: Presentation
Author:: Mitch Ricketts
Date Created:: November 17, 2011
Date Modified:: December 3, 2021
Peer Review:: 4.0 stars

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Hazardous Materials Chemistry I

This an outline for a course in Hazardous Materials Chemistry.

Material Type:: Reference Material
Author:: NFA Higher Ed. Curriculum Committee
Date Created:: June 15, 2006
Date Modified:: June 10, 2015
Editor Review:: 5.0 stars

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How to use the hazardous materials regulations

A comprehensive look at the material in 49 CFR from a practical uses perspective

Material Type:: Reference Material
Author:: US Dept. of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Admin
Date Created:: August 25, 2006
Date Modified:: June 3, 2020
Editor Review:: 5.0 stars

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NFPA 704 Diamond

Clean one-page summary of the NFPA 704 diamond communication tool.

Material Type:: Reference Material
Author:: Brigham Young University
Date Created:: October 20, 2007
Date Modified:: December 4, 2018
Editor Review:: 5.0 stars

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Reactive Hazards

This video was developed by the US Chemical safety Board and highlights issues with reactivity based on the experience... see more

Material Type:: Case Study
Author:: US Chemical Safety Board
Date Created:: January 7, 2009
Date Modified:: August 16, 2017
Editor Review:: 5.0 stars

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WISER for App iOS

'WISER (Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders) is a mobile application designed to assist first responders... see more

Material Type:: Reference Material
Author:: National Library of Medicine
Date Created:: August 9, 2012
Date Modified:: August 9, 2012
Editor Review:: 5.0 stars

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X-Rays: Ionizing Radiation, Part 7

This 20:17 minute YouTube film examines occupational exposures to x-rays in medicine, research, and industry. Major... see more

Material Type:: Presentation
Author:: Mitch Ricketts
Date Created:: December 8, 2011
Date Modified:: August 16, 2017
Peer Review:: 5.0 stars

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The Environmental Working Group

EWG specializes in providing useful resources (like Skin Deep and the Shoppers' Guide to Pesticides in Produce) to... see more

Material Type:: Reference Material
Author:: Jane Houlihan, Vice President for Research; Ken Cook, President; Richard Wiles, Executive Director
Date Created:: April 16, 2010
Date Modified:: January 16, 2017
Editor Review:: 3.75 stars

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Toxic Transport (PBS)

PBS Video (aired June 20, 2006) on the Toxic Substances transportation and potential threats.

Material Type:: Case Study
Author:: PBS-Thirteen/WNET
Date Created:: December 19, 2006
Date Modified:: June 5, 2011
Peer Review:: 3.25 stars

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Ionizing Radiation, Part 5: Beta Radiation

This film examines exposures to beta particles that are emitted from the nuclei of some heavy, unstable atoms. Major... see more

Material Type:: Presentation
Author:: Mitch Ricketts
Date Created:: November 1, 2011
Date Modified:: August 5, 2014
Editor Review:: 3.8 stars

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CAMEO

"CAMEO ® is a system of software applications used widely to plan for and respond to chemical emergencies. It is one of... see more

Material Type:: Reference Material
Author:: Fire Encyclopedia (Wiki)
Date Created:: July 22, 2008
Date Modified:: August 27, 2014

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