Citing Safety, Faster Poultry Line Speeds Rejected by the Feds
An agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has rejected a petition by the National Chicken Council to waive speed limits at U.S. poultry plants.
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Money Chatter: What EPA Says Is the Real Cost of the Proposed Ozone Standard
By law, the EPA cannot consider costs when setting a health-based National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). Nonetheless, to inform stakeholders, the Agency typically calculates the costs of meeting the NAAQS as well as the monetary benefits. Note: The current health-based ozone standard is 75 ppb. The EPA estimates costs at $3.9 billion in 2025 […]
New Insect Repellent Graphic Will Aid Consumers
New Insect Repellent Graphic Will Aid Consumers Using insect repellents to protect against the increasing threat of insect-borne diseases may become as common as using sunscreen to protect against skin cancer. At least that is the hope of the EPA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in their joint effort to encourage the […]
Changes Ahead with EPA’s Next Generation Compliance Initiative
5 Keys to Effective Hearing Conservation
Noise isn’t a new hazard in the workplace, but it’s one that sometimes doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Repeated, unprotected exposure to loud noise can lead to permanent hearing loss. OSHA requires you to implement a hearing conservation program when information (such as noise monitoring) indicates that any employee’s exposure may equal or exceed […]
Employee Involved in Vehicle Crash—Are You Liable?
The issue of employer liability for motor vehicle crashes, especially in distraction-related accidents, is heating up as more of these cases make it through the legal system. Yesterday, we talked about distracted driving policies. Having a policy can do more than put employees on notice that you’re serious about phone use. It can even potentially […]
It’s National Small Business Week! Review Some of Our Best EHS Tips
All this week, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is recognizing outstanding entrepreneurs and small business owners nationwide. Take a look at some of the EHS Daily Advisor’s recent best practice articles that help these unique companies boost their environment, health, and safety compliance efforts.
O&G Emissions: EPA Wants 2 Years to Reconsider
The EPA is moving to stay for up to 2 years requirements to meet provisions of its June 2016 New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for the oil and natural gas (O&G) industry. Several of those provisions are already subject to a 3-month stay the EPA issued June 2, 2017; that stay expires August 31, 2017. […]
Workplace Lead Exposure Puts Children at Risk
Twelve federal agencies, including the Department of Labor, are participating in the President’s Task Force on Environmental Health Risks to Children. The Task Force is currently developing a draft strategy on reducing childhood lead exposure. On February 16, 2018, several cabinet heads met to outline the draft strategy. Since childhood lead exposure can occur when […]
Hazmat Training Guidance from PHMSA
Hazmat transportation regulations require employee training and establish the basic rules for educating employees. But its up to you to determine training needs and set up an effective training program. To help employers meet employee training requirements under the hazmat transportation regulations, DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) periodically publishes guidance materials. Here […]