Chemicals
Worker exposed to hazardous substance in Shlomi factory, Fire and Rescue units dispatched
The crews were dispatched following a report received by the Fire and Rescue Service's 102 emergency hotline of an incident in which a worker was exposed to a hazardous substance while unloading it.
Massive fire breaks out in southern Israel factories, hazardous leak ruled out
Massive fire at Haldia Petrochemicals' plant in India, several workers injured, local media says
Eleven confirmed dead in Washington state chemical accident, all bodies recovered
Two women declared dead after suspected oxygen suit failures at Ashdod oil refinery
The Israel Police announced that it opened an investigation into the accident, emphasizing that “at this moment, there is no risk of hazardous materials leaking outside to the public.”
UNIFIL denounces IDF over chemical substance drops near Blue Line, despite military pre-warning
Meanwhile, the IDF carried out several airstrikes on Hezbollah terrorists and terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon.
Ben-Gvir to conduct security assessment after death of toddlers at Jerusalem kindergarten
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir will hold a security assessment with police and fire officials following the incident at a Jerusalem kindergarten.
Hundreds protest in Tunisia’s capital over worsening pollution crisis
Residents of Gabes have reported rising rates of respiratory illnesses, osteoporosis and cancer, which they blame on toxic gases from the state chemical group’s phosphate plants.
Physicist Warns: 'Forever Chemicals' Detected in Feminine Hygiene Items
Graham Peaslee explains these chemicals pose risks to wearers and persist in the environment.
Knesset investigation reveals health risks of water cannons, skunk spray used during protests
The Israel Medical Association (IMA) has also previously warned about similar health risks.
Climbing gyms as polluted as highways, study finds
Research: The chemicals in the shoe soles can cause lung inflammation, organ damage, respiratory diseases, and certain types of cancer.
Researchers discover Earth's first crust, formed 4.5 billion years ago, had chemical features simil
Scientists have long thought that tectonic plates needed to dive beneath each other to create the chemical fingerprint we see in continents.
Transportation of Hazmat goods – Safety measures and challenges
Researchers warn: Cheap watch bands safer as expensive ones contain toxic chemicals
Lead author of the study, Alyssa Wicks, recommends purchasing lower-cost wristbands made from silicone and advises consumers to err on the side of caution.
