Spills During Delivery
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?
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Should 9,500 Pounds of 1-Bromopropane Used at a Facility Be Included in the TRI Report?
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 […]
July EHS Webinar Lineup
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 […]
Safety Incentives: Yea? Or Nay? Yea!
Are safety incentive programs right for your organization? Today we’ll look at the case for safety incentives; tomorrow we’ll look at the case against. The value of incentive programs has been hotly debated in the safety community. Advocates say they help employees stay focused on avoiding hazards. Opponents say such programs are a poor substitute […]
Recyclers Want Oregon Hazardous Waste Transport Rule Preempted
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 […]
Overview of SPCC Plan Aspects for Self-Certifying Facilities
Cement NESHAP Sees Minor Amendments
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.
4 Points to Consider About Using Reclaimed Water
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 […]
NSC Tries to Draw Candidates’ and Employers’ Attention to Opioid Overdoses Amid COVID-19
The National Safety Council (NSC) urged President Donald Trump and Vice President Joe Biden to include opioid overdose prevention as part of their coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) recovery plans. COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by infection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
California Legislative Update: Nine Workplace Safety Bills Under Consideration
A Senate Bill that would eliminate the need for new or revised Cal/OSHA standards to undergo in-depth economic assessment is one step closer to passage. Eight other occupational safety and health-related bills currently in the legislature could also affect California businesses if they are passed.