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OSHA has awarded $10.5 million in one-year federal safety and health training grants to 77 nonprofit organizations nationwide. The grants will provide training and education for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of safety and health hazards in their workplaces. They will also inform workers of their rights and employers of their […]
Yesterday we looked at the hazard of crashes caused by road debris and how they are different from other types of crashes. Today we’re going to look at how you can help to protect your drivers and others from these crashes.
You know what the main roadway hazards are, right? Distracted, drowsy, or drugged drivers; aggressive drivers; and drivers who are operating late at night pose the highest risk to themselves and others, right? But recent research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has identified a different risk. This risk occurs mainly during the day […]
At the most recent 2016 StormCon conference, thousands of stormwater enthusiasts infiltrated the city of Indianapolis eager to learn the tricks of the trade. Stormwater professionals from construction, industry, and municipalities all sought information on how to better their respective stormwater programs and to teach others the hard lessons learned.
Q. If we have an independent contractor come to our facility for 60 days each year with a 4000-gallon diesel tank, will we need to add their tank to our plan or have them develop a plan? What options do we have for secondary containment for mobile tanks?
Eight environmental and public health groups have petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit to order the EPA to update the federal dust-lead hazard standards and the definition of lead-based paint under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
On September 3, 2016, the United States and China, the world’s top two emitters of greenhouse gases (GHGs), formally joined the December 2015 Paris Agreement to reduce emissions and take other actions to stem the advance of climate change. The two nations promptly urged other nations to follow their lead. The agreement enters into force […]
The “dangerous evolution of heat” sounds like a climate change issue and not something hazardous materials transporters need to worry about in their day-to-day operations. But, here is a recent example of why you need to take this concept into account if you are in the business of transporting hazardous materials that are regulated by […]
Tyson Foods was recently fined over $263,000 by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for, in part, endangering workers by exposing them to peracetic acid without providing personal protective equipment (PPE). But, environmental, health and safety (EHS) managers at meat and poultry processing facilities are not the only ones who should worry about peracetic […]
An Arizona company that helps businesses protect its workers has been rewarded for safeguarding the health and safety of its own employees.