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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: […]
The attorneys general (AGs) of 20 states have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stay EPA’s Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) because the Agency had no legal authority to promulgate them. The AGs base their argument on the Supreme Court’s ruling in Michigan v. EPA (2015), in which a 5–4 majority ruled that the […]
OSHA says you have to train employees in everything from using PPE to recognizing chemical hazards to taking emergency action. But they don’t tell you how. Today’s Advisor shows you how to prepare dynamic training that gets your safety message across. To reiterate: OSHA tells you what the content of training should be, but doesn’t […]
There is growing interest in which chemicals the EPA will select for its initial risk evaluations under the reformed Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) signed by President Obama June 22, 2016. Under the law, one of the Agency’s first tasks is to designate 10 chemicals for evaluation no more than 180 days after enactment. The […]
The EPA has issued what it calls “narrow” amendments to two provisions of the Agency’s 2016 Clean Air Act New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for the oil and natural gas (O&G) sector (June 3, 2016, FR). The provisions affect delay of repair requirements when emissions leaks or fugitive emissions are detected as well as emissions […]
By being a strong leader, you can get more safety compliance and engagement from the employees you serve, reducing accident and injury rates as a result. To see how you rate as a safety leader, take this safety and health leadership quiz from OSHA’s Safety & Health Management Systems eTool. Read each of the statements […]
To get the best results from valuable training time, make sure your safety trainers are using effective training strategies and techniques. Here is some expert advice on how to achieve your goals. Q. How can trainers make the most efficient use of classroom training time? A. Trainers are under constant pressure from management to decrease […]
December 6 to 12 is National Handwashing Awareness Week, and our Safety Training Tips editor reminds us of the importance of washing one’s hands to help prevent the spread of germs and disease. Every year when flu season arrives, we are reminded of the importance of washing our hands frequently as a way to help […]
There are many good reasons for keeping thorough and up-to-date records of accidents and injuries that occur on the job. The primary reason, of course, is compliance with the law. But a thorough reporting and recordkeeping system can also provide you with valuable information concerning accident patterns and prevention. OSHA requires every covered employer to […]