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The nation’s 13.5 million healthcare workers look out for us, but what’s being done to protect them? Here are some ideas and strategies. In this election year, we’re hearing about “health care” almost as much as about ”change.” But while the candidates are pushing plans to improve things for patients, perhaps they should spend some […]
With many playing catch-up after the July 4th holiday, we wanted to give you a quick update on July webinars (free to register)! There’s More to a Yawn than Meets the Eye: Understanding the Risk & Costs of Fatigue to Your Operations July 19 | Sponsored by: Cority Today’s workers are exhausted. Chances are you’re […]
Q. If a facility uses 9,500 pounds (lb) of 1-bromopropane for reporting year 2016, should it be included in the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) report? A. 1-bromopropane is on the list of chemicals required to be included in the 2016 Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reports. However, the facility described in the question would not be […]
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is considering an application from an industry association seeking to overturn an Oregon rule that imposes strict liability on transporters of hazardous waste. According to NORA, An Association of Responsible Recyclers, the federal hazardous material transportation rules preempt Oregon’s hazardous waste management rule because it is not […]
The EPA has completed its residual risk and technology review (RTR) of the Clean Air Act’s National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the Portland Cement manufacturing sector.
The manufacturing sector, long characterized by its reliance on manual processes and traditional practices, is undergoing a profound transformation fueled by advancements in environment, health, and safety (EHS) and compliance technology. As the industry navigates through the challenges of an ever-evolving landscape, embracing digital solutions has become imperative for sustainability, efficiency, and safety. This article […]
There are many points to consider when deciding whether to use recycled water for your facility operations. These include: The cost of water Quality constraints when reusing on-site wastewater Growing recognition of the value of reclaimed water Community and employee outreach Join us on Tuesday, March 3, for a webinar that will help you decide […]
Common household water leaks waste an average of 1 trillion gallons (gal) of water each year, says Beth Livingston, EPA WaterSense lead environmental specialist, according to the Federal News Network. While most people have heard of the EPA Energy Star program, its WaterSense program is not as well known. The program is a voluntary partnership […]
Q. If there is a spill of 50 gallons during delivery, do we need to add that in the spill history in the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan?
In the past 250 years, the world has experienced four industrial revolutions. The first (1765) started what became modern industry with the combination of water and heat to use steam to power mechanized production – the steam engine. The second, 100 years later in 1870, began with the advancement of some of our most used […]