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The attorneys general (AGs) of states that successfully petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to stay EPA’s Clean Power Plan (CPP) while litigation on the CPP proceeds in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit are now asking the Agency to extend by at least 60 days the current August 29, 2016, deadline for […]
Remember not so long ago when you used to carry a phone, a camera, a GPS unit (and backup paper maps), a calculator, and a notepad and pen? Now, you probably have a smartphone or tablet that is your phone, camera, calculator, maps and GPS unit, and notepad all in one voice-activated, touchpad-enabled device—with bonus […]
In today’s world, underground storage tanks (USTs) contain an assortment of products ranging from gasoline to diesel to biofuels to hazardous chemical substances. Because of the wide swath of fuels and chemical substances available, it is imperative for tank owners to ensure that the tank itself is compatible with the substance stored. Storing certain fuels […]
If you ship or transport any materials that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) deem hazardous, you are required to train your employees on various aspects of hazardous materials transportation. One of the key things your hazmat workers need to know is how to read the Hazardous Materials Table.
In the latest roadside inspection statistics from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), four of the top 10 violations related to transporting hazardous materials had to do with placarding requirements. Yesterday we reviewed some recent guidance from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regarding permissive and prohibited placarding. Today we will look […]
Yesterday’s Advisor presented three things to keep in mind to flex your company’s green muscle when it comes to landing top performers who take pride in your environmentally aware efforts. Today we offer three more strategies.
If an accident at your worksite causes a serious injury, you’re certain to hear about it. Unfortunately, at that point it’s too late to do anything but react. If you want to get a handle on hazards before someone gets hurt, you need workers to understand, report, and investigate near misses.
The president of one of the nation’s leading safety associations says complying with rules and policies isn’t enough for breakthrough safety performance. Keep reading to find out what matters even more.
It has not been since the deadly Ebola outbreak of 2014 that the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency. The culprit this time: Zika, a predominantly mosquito-borne and potentially sexually-transmitted virus that can result in a condition called microcephaly in unborn children. Don’t wait for the worst-case scenario to happen—prepare now […]
Together with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), OSHA is challenging inventors and entrepreneurs to help develop a technological solution to workplace noise exposure and related hearing loss.