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Curbing GHGs with Cap–and–Trade —How It’s Working The RGGI held its first CO2 allowance auction on September 25, 2008 and will hold its 26th auction on December 3, 2014. Along the way, the RGGI has evolved and in 2013, made changes to its Model Rule to further reduce CO2 emissions and help to ensure the […]
OSHA doesn’t want your confined spaces entrants going in without the knowledge and experience they need for protecting their safety—and neither do you. The best way to keep your entrants safe is to train them well. OSHA’s permit-required confined spaces standard for general industry (29 CFR 1910.146) requires you to train entrants so that they […]
Although not everyone who is exposed to reproductive hazards will develop reproductive health problems, any employee who may be exposed needs to understand the risks and precautions. If there is any chance of your workers being exposed to these hazards, you need to train them about the dangers and how to avoid them. First, inform […]
Violence prevention and intervention begins with assessing risks and identifying the category of violence that poses the greatest threat. Then you can tailor your security measures and training to address that type of violence. It was allegedly a contentious divorce that pushed Scott Dekraai over the edge. On October 12, 2011, just one day after […]
Yesterday, we began a review of what it means to have an OSHA-compliant safety training program, and in that context, talked about general safety training. Today, we conclude with specialized and new employee training requirements. Many industrial jobs require employees to have specialized knowledge and skills, and to be prepared to deal with a special […]
The air regulatory agencies and industries of many states have been frustrated by EPA’s decision to revise its National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone in 2015. One of the major complaints is that the 2008 ozone NAAQS are still in effect. Therefore, states now face the prospect of implementing two different ozone standards […]
Yesterday, we reviewed the purpose of OSHA-required emergency action plans, how to develop one, and who needs to have one. Today, we cover what should be included in your EAP and how to communicate this information to employees. At a minimum, OSHA requires EAPs to include: Means of reporting fires and other emergencies Emergency procedures […]
To keep contact lens wearers safe in chemical environments, NIOSH recommends these guidelines. NIOSH recommends that workers be permitted to wear contact lenses when handling hazardous chemicals provided that the safety guidelines below here are followed and that contact lenses are not banned by regulation or contraindicated by medical or industrial hygiene recommendations. 1. Conduct […]
Virginia’s Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe has directed the state Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to begin rulemaking to establish a statewide cap-and-trade program to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from fossil-fuel power plants.
In many parts of the country, the appearance of colorful leaves means the coming of colder, shorter days. But it also means the harvesting of colorful foods that are healthful and flavorful. This is a great season for wellness training on how to have a healthy harvest. Here are the ABCs of great fall flavors: […]