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Stuff happens. One day you’re a conditionally exempt small quantity generator (CESQG) of hazardous waste, and then the next day you realize you’re a small quantity generator (SQG) of hazardous waste. Only it’s not one day that’s the issue; it’s one month, as hazardous waste generator status is determined by the volumes of hazardous waste […]
There was substantial variation across states in the rates of emergency department (ED) use among workers seeking care for new injuries between 2019 and 2021, according to a new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI). The study, Initial Medical Treatment at Emergency Department or Physician Office: Interstate Comparisons and Early COVID-19 Impact—A WCRI […]
The final deadline for updating your hazard communication program to comply with the GHS requirements is just weeks away. Check out this video for a review of what you need to do to be in compliance by June 1.
In its attempts to protect workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) failed to collaborate or coordinate efforts with other federal agencies, the Department of Labor’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) concluded in a new report. The OIG pointed out the number of OSHA compliance safety and health officers […]
Providing code compliant egress is essential for any construction architect but particularly in the case of underground transit systems. The confined spaces, tight stair wells, and potential for the emergency evacuation of hundreds, if not thousands, of riders means the project must be well-designed and constructed.
Many employees today work nontraditional shifts, especially if a company has to operate on a 24/7 schedule. A well-designed work schedule can improve health and safety, worker satisfaction, and productivity. Allowing employee input in establishing such a schedule is advantageous both to the organization and the employee. Should there be a permanent night shift or […]
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke wasted no time releasing the details of the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) plan to comply with President Donald Trump’s Executive Order (EO) on energy (Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth).
In a news release last week, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced actions it is taking to assist Americans in states affected by Hurricane Michael. Here is a roundup of what’s happening in the wake of the disaster.
Other Factors The NOAA states that there are multiple general factors that must be considered in developing and implementing a plan to remove fuel or another potentially polluting substance from a sunken wreck. For example: • Vessel construction/engineering. The actual construction and engineering of the vessel in areas such as plate thickness, riveting, and welding […]
Did you know that in some locations properties with rooftops and impervious pavement are subject to municipal stormwater fees? If you are in an area with a municipal stormwater utility, your monthly bill likely includes a stormwater fee.