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In a final rule, the EPA has revised several Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements and established new requirements for five existing facilities engaged in wool fiberglass manufacturing. The rule is the product of the technology review the Agency conducted as part of its residual risk and technology review (RTR). The new requirements affect emissions of […]
Drunk driving is a serious problem—even in the workplace. Today our Safety Training Tips editor tells you about an important program started by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). In 1986, MADD started its “Tie One on for Safety” campaign—which runs during the holiday season when drinking tends to increase—and involves drivers tying red ribbons on […]
OSHA’s Control of Hazardous Energy Standard (29 CFR 1910.147) designates lockout/tagout as the main safeguard to prevent injuries caused by the unexpected release of hazardous energy. OSHA requires lockout/tagout whenever workers perform tasks that involve: • Removing or bypassing a guard or other safety device • Placing a body part into a point of operation […]
There is strong bipartisan support in Congress behind a bill that would improve an existing federal tax credit to promote and spur carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies and processes.
Since 1988, the UST regulations required that tanks be made of or lined with materials that are compatible with the substance stored. Since that time, many new biofuel blends have come on the market. The 2015 UST amendments add new compatibility notification, demonstration of compatibility, and recordkeeping requirements concerning certain biofuels. Notification. UST owners and […]
Despite improvements in safety practices and management systems, employees continue to be injured in manufacturing worksites. Many injuries are related to awkward postures, bending, and lifting. Combating cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) is a long-term process that relies on continuous improvement. According to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (Ergonomics Best Practices for Manufacturing), you need […]
If you’ve been focusing attention on improving employee health, you’ll want to check out encouraging new findings about the positive impact on business when employers address health and wellness.
Every three years, EPA announces its key focus areas for NEIs whereby a national enforcement team is deployed to intensely scrutinizes, and penalize if necessary, entities that violate environmental regulations. Last year, EPA announced its intention to maintain the previous NEI focus areas through fiscal year 2016. That means the current focus areas will remain […]
What ASTSWMO UST Task Force Found The ASTSWMO UST Task Force solicited information for fiscal year 2012 from all 50 states, five territories, and the District of Columbia in an effort to determine the violations most often encountered during UST compliance inspections. Responses were received from 35 states and territories, covering nearly 59,000 UST inspections […]
July is National Cell Phone Courtesy Month. There’s no doubt cell phones are a huge convenience in modern life. And there are many benefits for employees to have them while they are on the road. Here are some safety reasons to have a cell phone: Being able to summon help without leaving their vehicles in […]