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President Joseph Biden Jr.’s first term in office is a little more than half over since his inauguration on January 20, 2021. His election platform was characterized as the most ambitious climate action platform of any U.S. president to date. Environmental advocates have expressed concern that he is running out of time to strengthen environmental […]
On December 31, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a cumulative impacts bill (S.8830/A.2103D) into law for the state, which amends the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) to require the consideration of both long- and short-term effects of any proposed action “on disadvantaged communities, including whether the action may cause or increase a […]
Winter is here and there are still likely a few weeks of harsh conditions ahead. The construction industry faces several hazards which can lead to injuries and even fatalities during this season such as wind, snow and ice. Safety hazards are present year-round, however, the winter months bring their own challenges and can make an […]
Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we examine noise exposure and OSHA’s recommendations for exposure reduction. All of the human senses must be protected from hazards and damage in the workplace, including hearing. According to OSHA, the CDC estimates […]
The owner and operator of a 472-ton Alaskan seafood processing vessel faces $208,983 in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) penalties, the agency announced February 16. OSHA cited Christos Tsabouris and East West Seafoods LLC for 2 repeat serious violations, 17 serious violations, and 1 other-than-serious violation on the F/V Pacific Producer. During a joint […]
This week’s entry in the EHSDA Song of the Week actually discusses work-related illness. A few years before they blew up with “Money For Nothing,” English rock act Dire Straits was releasing albums that were well-received on both sides of the Atlantic. On their 1982 album Love Over Gold, the band released the single “Industrial […]
As EHS Daily Advisor’s Compliance Week wraps up, let’s take a look back at the various content offerings that became available. Be sure to check out these virtual events and resources designed to help EHS professionals plot their safety compliance strategies for 2023 and beyond. Day One Back to Basics Feature | OSHA Inspections 101 Back to Basics […]
Michael Batts’ career began in a farming ranching community working with his father in his shop learning the ins and outs of fixing and repairing things. In high school, he developed a love for auto sports and that ultimately piqued his interest in safety. His passion for safety and health grew as he entered the […]
You must provide your employees with personal protective equipment (PPE) when other methods higher in industrial hygiene’s “hierarchy of controls” like elimination, substitution, engineering controls, and administrative controls are not enough to protect their health and safety. PPE protects workers’ eyes, faces, feet, hands, and heads, and protective clothing may protect the entire body from […]
On February 15, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) withdrew its proposed revocation of Arizona’s state workplace safety and health program (88 Fed. Reg. 9796). The federal agency had proposed withdrawing final approval of the state’s plan after Arizona failed to adopt OSHA’s healthcare COVID-19 emergency temporary standard (ETS). The Industrial Commission of Arizona […]