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Writing/Printing Paper Establish a companywide double-sided copying policy, and be sure future copiers purchased by your company have double-sided capability. Reuse envelopes or use two-way (send-‘n-return) envelopes. Keep mailing lists current to avoid duplication. Make scratch pads from used paper. Circulate (rather than copy) memos, documents, periodicals, and reports. Use outdated letterhead for in-house memos. […]
Ahhh, August. Long summer nights around the backyard barbecue, on the beach, or at the campfire. Scenes of idyllic bliss … until the sound of incessant buzzing is heard. Darn those pesky mosquitoes! Ensuring mosquito-free work and recreation is more than just a quest for unhindered relaxation. Mosquitoes can carry several harmful diseases, which include […]
The issue of employer liability for motor vehicle crashes, especially in distraction-related accidents, is heating up as more of these cases make it through the legal system. Yesterday, we talked about distracted driving policies. Having a policy can do more than put employees on notice that you’re serious about phone use. It can even potentially […]
Amanda Czepiel, J.D., SPCC Expert aczepiel@blr.com
Amanda Czepiel, J.D., SPCC Expert aczepiel@blr.com Well, SPCC regulations and the EPA’s guidance are very specific about what needs to be included, and you don’t want to be caught unprepared: an insufficient SPCC plan is one of the top SPCC violations, and fines are hefty. Why does my facility need secondary containment? Secondary containment systems […]
The battle against driving distractions is being fought in state houses, on highways, and in corporate offices, where employee driving policies are being revised to help stem the surge of distracted driving accidents on the job. Consider the facts about work-related road accidents: Motor vehicle crashes account for nearly one-quarter of all fatal occupational injuries […]
By Nancy W. Teolis, J.D., BLR Legal Editor-Environmental nteolis@blr.com Federal rules require USTs to be protected from spills, overfills, and corrosion. What is a Spill Bucket? Spill Bucket USTs must have spill buckets at each fill pipe where fuel is delivered into the UST to contain spills that may occur as a result of fuel […]
How many nonemployees are on your workplace at any given moment? Do you know where they are, what their business is, and whether they pose a risk to your workers or themselves? This checklist will help you to determine whether you are prepared to keep visitors to your workplace safe while they are in your […]