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Since January 2011, the Preparedness Unit in the EPA’s Region 8 Office has published a quarterly newsletter that provides the public with “information on any and all aspects of preparedness.” One general goal of the newsletter is to educate the public and industry about federal programs specifically intended to prevent releases of hazardous substances that […]
Yesterday we looked at the health hazards of mold in the workplace. Today we’ll give you some practical tips to prevent mold in your workplace. 1. Get the Wet Out Unfortunately, there’s no feasible way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment. But controlling excess moisture is the key to stopping […]
In the hierarchy of controls for preventing workplace hazards, engineering controls rank right in the middle—after elimination and substitution and before administrative controls and use of personal protective equipment. Today and tomorrow we will take a look at a database for engineering controls recently launched by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
Jeremy Presnal has been working as an environmental, health, and safety (EHS) professional for 20 years, with experience in power generation, petrochemical, construction, and manufacturing companies. He started his career in the utility industry and has served the last 10 years in business unit and/or corporate EHS leadership roles. Jeremy is the Vice President of EHS […]
Every time a facility explodes, we look for ways it could have been prevented. Well, in the wake of a refinery explosion in Richmond, California, Cal/OSHA has proposed strict process safety measures at oil refineries. We are taking a look at Cal/OSHA’s proposal because it has been suggested that other states follow California’s lead. The […]
How can you best plan and prepare for a violent incident in your workplace? Our mini-infographic provides 4 steps. Then, take our poll and let us know what steps your organization has taken to prevent workplace violence. What steps has your company taken to prevent workplace violence? Created a policy. Trained employees on violence prevention. […]
It has been clear for some time that deregulatory actions at the federal level will slow but not stop the decline of coal as an energy source in the United States. Still, the EPA continues to do what it can to ensure that coal remains a key component of the nation’s energy portfolio.
The EPA is proposing not to use its authority under Section 108(b) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA or Superfund) to impose financial responsibility requirements on facilities in the electric power generation, transmission, and distribution sector.