Tag: asbestos reporting

EPA Finalizes Asbestos Reporting Rule

By Lisa Whitley Coleman, EHS Daily Advisor Aug 11, 2023 EHS Administration

Updated: Aug 11, 2023

The EPA recently announced its final rule requiring reporting on all six fiber types of asbestos. Issued under Section 8(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the rule requires asbestos manufacturers (including importers) and processors to report certain use and exposure information from the past 4 years, including information on asbestos-containing products (including as […]

Asbestos: Federal Court Closes EPA Reporting Loophole

By Lisa Whitley Coleman, EHS Daily Advisor Jan 7, 2021 Chemicals

Updated: Jan 7, 2021

On December 22, 2020, the federal district court in the northern district of California ordered the EPA to make broad changes in its asbestos reporting requirements under the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule.

Multiple AGs Sue to Get EPA to Initiate an Asbestos Reporting Rule

By William C. Schillaci Jul 24, 2019 Chemicals

Updated: Jul 24, 2019

The attorneys general (AGs) of 10 states and the District of Columbia have asked a federal court to order the EPA to initiate rulemaking to require manufacturers (including importers) and processors to report information about asbestos.

ASSP names Safety Professional of the Year

Michelle DeFrancesco

PARK RIDGE, IL (April 22, 2024) — The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has named Matthew F. Herron its 2024 Safety Professional of the Year. The safety engineer and ergonomics specialist has been an ASSP member for 13 years and has helped advance occupational safety and health in many ways. Herron, M.S., P.E., CSP, […]

Acquisition of Young & Bertke Air Systems Company Creates Common Ownership with Anguil Environmental Systems, Inc. to Strengthen Industry Presence

Michelle DeFrancesco

Milwaukee, Wisconsin – April 16th, 2024 – Chris Anguil, President and Deborah Anguil, Chief Operating Officer of Anguil Environmental Systems Inc. (Anguil), a globally recognized leader in industrial pollution control technologies and services, proudly announce the formation of Anguil Industrial, LLC, to complete the acquisition of Young & Bertke Air Systems Company, a distinguished mechanical […]

Never Miss a Safety Deadline Again

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10 Tactics to Improve Your Safety Culture

Here’s a business case that’s hard to ignore. Did you know that strong corporate safety cultures support efforts by companies to be more profitable and achieve a better market share in the long run? That’s because weak or non-existent cultures of safety result in workplace accident cost increases, medical expenses, workers’ compensation payments, legal fines, […]

Pipeline Construction: 10 Best Practices to Promote Safety

Pipelines are the lifelines of modern infrastructure, facilitating the seamless transport of vital gases, fluids, and materials across vast distances. Yet, the journey of pipeline construction is fraught with challenges, from navigating rugged terrains to managing extreme pressures. To ensure the safety of both workers and surrounding communities, operators must adhere to rigorous best practices […]

Never Miss a Safety Deadline Again

10 Tactics to Improve Your Safety Culture

Pipeline Construction: 10 Best Practices to Promote Safety

How to Future Proof Your Safety Program

There are new strategies to enhance your safety program’s resilience against future challenges. Many industry leaders are implementing forward-thinking practices and leveraging predictive safety to prevent incidents before they occur. In fact: A predictive safety strategy can lead to a 20% increase in proactive safety interventions and a 15% reduction in near misses. Discover in […]