OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards of 2014
Do you know how to avoid the most common pitfalls in OSHA compliance—the Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards? Check out our infographic to learn what made the list for fiscal year (FY) 2014.
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Hazmat Transportation Training
When are you subject to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) hazardous materials (hazmat) requirements? Some of the more onerous regulations environmental health and safety managers face are the tangled and confusing Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs) under DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA). Today we’ll tackle hazmat transportation training by reviewing PHMSA’s responses to […]
Are Our Chemical Facilities Safe Enough?
In August 2013, President Obama issued Executive Order (EO) 13650, titled Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security, largely in response to the ammonium nitrate explosion in West, Texas. The EO directed actions to be taken on many fronts to address chemical facility safety, but two years later, what progress has been made on the front […]
QUIZ: #Election2016 & The Environment: Candidates Said What?
How well do you know the 2016 White House hopefuls and their environmental platforms? Take this 10 question quiz to test your political and environmental knowledge! Read more.
2015 DSW Final Rule: Is Precious Metal Reclamation Exempt?
The 2015 Definition of Solid Waste Final Rule (2015 Final Rule) does not significantly affect the recycling exemption from full RCRA Subtitle C regulation found at 40 CFR 266.70 for precious metals being reclaimed in accordance with the 40 CFR 266.70 provisions.
Who’s Saying What About the Clean Power Plan?
President Obama introduced EPA’s Clean Power Plan (CPP) for existing power plants by calling it, “The single most important step America has ever taken in the fight against global climate change.” Once published, the CPP triggered a flood of reactions from ardent supporters, opponents, and those who say they must study the plan before taking […]
WOTUS Webinar Wrap-Up
If you were unable to participate in Damien Schiff, Esq’s webinar titled, The Clean Water Act Rule: What a New Definition of “Waters of the United States” Means for Your Operations, you’re not entirely out of luck. This recap provides a summary of Schiff’s, a seasoned environmental and land use attorney with Alston & Bird […]
The EHS Daily Advisor and Enviro in 5 Are on the Way!
We’re revamping our newsletter lineup to be more responsive to our reader’s interests. Effective Monday, September 14, the Environmental Daily Advisor and the Safety Daily Advisor will consolidate into the EHS Daily Advisor, which will feature topics of interest to both Safety and Environmental pros, like hazardous substances, for example. For our Environmental Daily Advisor […]
It’s Preparedness Month! Are you Ready for a Power Outage?
September is National Preparedness Month. This month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is encouraging businesses and individuals to make a plan for staying safe during different types of emergencies. Today we’ll look at FEMA’s recommendations for facing a power outage. When the power’s out, your business and your workers may face hazards that they […]
Is Bio-oil Mixed with Motor Oil Used Oil?
Changing environmental situations often requires the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revisit policies and interpretations of regulations even if the rules themselves are not amended. A case in point is a 1997 EPA policy that precluded the regulation of bio-oils (e.g., vegetable and animal oils) that have been used as lubricants, or for other […]