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CNA
23-07-2025
- Science
- CNA
Singapore and Malaysia hold chemical emergency response exercise
Singapore is trying out new technology to make it safer to clean up chemical spills. Robots and long-range detectors were tested out during a joint emergency exercise between Singapore and Malaysia. The exercise is held biennially on the Tuas Checkpoint bridge, where large amounts of chemicals move across the borders almost daily. Dr Christopher Toh, Associate Faculty at the Singapore University of Social Sciences, talks about the preventive measures companies usually take to ensure chemicals are contained during transportation. He also talks about the difficulties faced when cleaning up chemical spills and what sort of techniques are involved. Singapore is trying out new technology to make it safer to clean up chemical spills. Robots and long-range detectors were tested out during a joint emergency exercise between Singapore and Malaysia. The exercise is held biennially on the Tuas Checkpoint bridge, where large amounts of chemicals move across the borders almost daily. Dr Christopher Toh, Associate Faculty at the Singapore University of Social Sciences, talks about the preventive measures companies usually take to ensure chemicals are contained during transportation. He also talks about the difficulties faced when cleaning up chemical spills and what sort of techniques are involved.
Associated Press
23-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Toronto Pearson to conduct annual full-scale emergency exercise
TORONTO, May 23, 2025 /CNW/ - Toronto Pearson will conduct its annual full-scale emergency exercise on May 24 to reinforce preparedness through regular practice and procedural review. Mandated by Transport Canada, this full-scale exercise is a critical component of Toronto Pearson's emergency readiness efforts and has been conducted annually since 1991. This year's exercise will involve airport staff, first responders, airline and agency partners, and nearly 200 volunteers. It will begin at approximately 11 p.m. and continue into the early morning hours of May 25. 'Safety is at the core of everything we do at Toronto Pearson. These annual exercises underscore our commitment to emergency preparedness and provide us and our partners the opportunity to test all aspects of our joint response,' said Khalil Lamrabet, Chief Operating Officer, Toronto Pearson. 'These exercises are critical to practice our preparedness and ensure we are always ready to respond when it matters most.' There will be no disruption to flights or passenger services during the exercise. Members of the public may notice an increased presence of emergency personnel on airport grounds. About Toronto Pearson The Greater Toronto Airports Authority is the operator of Toronto Pearson International Airport, Canada's largest airport and a vital connector of people, businesses, and goods. Toronto Pearson has been named 'Best Large Airport in North America serving more than 40 million passengers' seven times in the last eight years by Airports Council International, the global trade representative of the world's airports. Toronto Pearson was also recognized in 2025 as one of 'Canada's Best Employers' by Forbes. For our corporate X channel, please visit @PearsonComms. For operational updates and passenger information, please visit @TorontoPearson/@AeroportPearson on X. You can also follow us on Facebook or Instagram. SOURCE Toronto Pearson
CTV News
15-05-2025
- CTV News
First responders in Huron County run mock training exercise for train collisions
Emergency services in Huron East will be running a mock training exercise on Thursday to prepare for response in the event of a train collision. Police say that the exercise will take place from roughly 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the area of Kinburn Line, which will be closed from Huron Road to Front Road in Huron East to facilitate the training. 'Ignoring railway signs and signals, being distracted at rail stations or crossings, or using tracks as a shortcut or a recreational path can lead to track tragedies that are entirely preventable,' said Provincial Constable Craig Soldan of the Huron County OPP. 'The OPP is encouraging people to avoid risky behaviours around tracks and trains, so they stay safe and stay alive.' There will be an increased presence of emergency responders in the area for the exercise. There is no reason for alarm.
