Category: EHS Management

SPCC presentation

Go Beyond SPCC Compliance with Better Business Practices

At the Connecticut Business and Industry Association’s (CBIA) 2018 Energy and Environment Conference, a panel of industry experts recommended several best practices and business strategies that companies should consider as part of their spill response preparation process beyond the mandatory Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements.

Safety conversation

Health and Safety in the Workplace—Trends to Watch in 2018

According to The National Safety Council, work-related injuries and deaths cost society about $142.5 million every year. And while the total number of reported workplace injuries and deaths may be down in recent years, there are still many important things to take note of in the realm of workplace health and safety in 2018.

Is Your Organizational Culture Undermining Your Process Safety Management Efforts?

In 2007, the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) issued its final report on the 2005 explosion and fire at the BP Texas City Refinery. In addition to examining human factors and process safety deficiencies that directly contributed to the explosion, the CSB looked—for the first time in its history—directly at the corporate safety […]

Coal mine

GAO Urging Congress to End Self-Insurance for Coal Mines

Self-insurance as a means for mining companies to show regulators that funds will be available to remediate damage to the environment caused by industrial activities is coming under increasing scrutiny and is not holding up well under the magnifying glass.

Job safety

DOL Considers Relaxing Rules on Teens in Hazardous Jobs

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is reportedly planning to change rules on youth employment so that more teens would be allowed to train to work in jobs deemed hazardous. But attorneys focusing on employment law issues warn that even if the change takes place, employers will still need to keep safety a priority and […]

FAQs

We Answer Some FAQs About Safety Forum

We’ve been getting some questions about our upcoming Safety Forum events. How do I know I’m meeting the right vendors? What else happens at these events? Is this thing really free to attend? We’ve got answers to these questions and more!

Public Meeting on Whistleblowers Scheduled by OSHA

OSHA has announced that it wants to obtain stakeholder views on its whistleblower program. To launch this effort, the agency says it will hold a public meeting in Washington, D.C., on June 12, 2018, to solicit comments and suggestions from stakeholders in the railroad and trucking industries, including employers, employees, and representatives of employers and […]

Safety management

Our Next Safety Forum Is Right Around the Corner!

Safety Forum events are a one-stop shop for safety decision-makers from mid- to large-sized organizations who are looking for just the right vendors to meet their companies’ safety needs. Why sit through a year’s worth of meetings when you can get everything you need in 2 days? Learn more about this valuable event here!

Small business

It’s National Small Business Week! Review Some of Our Best EHS Tips

All this week, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is recognizing outstanding entrepreneurs and small business owners nationwide. Take a look at some of the EHS Daily Advisor’s recent best practice articles that help these unique companies boost their environment, health, and safety compliance efforts.