Planning is underway for The Chlorine Institute’s 2027 HESS+ Seminar, to be held during our regular Annual Meeting on April 7, 2027, at The Westin Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Health, Environment, Safety and Security Plus or HESS+ Seminar will feature two rooms of concurrent... Continue Reading
Earlier this month, CI held its second chlorine emergency response training event of 2026 in Indianapolis, IN from June 2-4 in partnership with our host CSX in its Avon railyard. The training brought together 82 responders from 29 different organizations, including significant representation by... Continue Reading
The Chlorine Institute is pleased to announce the release of several newly revised resources designed to support safety, emergency preparedness, and continuous improvement across the chlorine industry. Among the latest updates are the Emergency Kit A, B, and C Instruction Booklets, trusted... Continue Reading
Check out the newest editions of CI Pamphlets 91 and 167! Continue Reading
CI's 2026 CHLOREP Team Training brought another successful—and record-setting—week to the Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA), welcoming 129 students and 70 instructors for hands-on, scenario-based emergency response training. This year also marked a significant milestone: 20... Continue Reading
CI submitted comments on EPA’s Risk Management Program (RMP) Proposed Rule on May 11, 2026, reaffirming that its members are committed to achieving zero releases through both strong regulatory frameworks and voluntary best practices. In its letter, CI urged EPA to adopt a... Continue Reading
Charlotte Water is a water and sewer utility. More information can be found on their website here: https://www.charlottenc.gov/water/Home Emergency Environmental Services LLC is an emergency response contractor. They are a specialized environmental and industrial services... Continue Reading
After 25 years of dedicated service, we bid a heartfelt farewell to Florence Byrne as she begins her well-earned retirement. Throughout her tenure, Florence has taken on a wide range of essential responsibilities that kept our organization running smoothly. She managed payroll with accuracy and... Continue Reading
Registration is now open for a free TRANSCAER hazardous materials response training in Indianapolis offered June 2-4, 2026. Designed for emergency responders and community partners, this training focuses on real‑world response to hazmat transportation incidents and coordination with... Continue Reading
CI is on site at MSFA for CHLOREP Team Training, providing hands‑on, scenario‑based emergency response instruction for participants. Continue Reading
Our North American TRANSCAER tour officially launched in Jacksonville, Florida, with a successful chlorine emergency response training delivered in partnership with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD). We were graciously hosted by the Fire Academy of the South, with coordination and... Continue Reading
At CI’s 2026 Annual Meeting, members reflected on a meaningful leadership transition as John Eskew of OxyChem concluded his service as CI Board Chair, and Julie Hildebrand of Westlake Corporation stepped into the role. CI Board Chairs serve two-year terms and play a critical role in guiding... Continue Reading
