Tag: CFR
The Flammable Liquids Standard Defined
The purpose of today’s Advisor article is to discuss the requirements of the flammable liquids standard in general industry and to better understand how to avoid serious hazards. By Ana Ellington, BLR Legal Editor Flammable liquids are present in nearly every workplace. Gasoline, diesel fuel, and many common products like solvents, thinners, cleaners, adhesives, paints, […]
Requirements for Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinets
Yesterday, we reviewed the definition of flammable liquids within the context of the OSHA standard and also talked about flammable categories and safety can requirements. Today, we focus on storage cabinet requirements. By Ana Ellington, BLR Legal Editor OSHA requires flammable cabinets to be designed and constructed to specific requirements. Metal cabinets must be constructed […]
Clarifying OSHA’s Annual Training Requirements
The end of the year is a good time to clarify OSHA’s interpretation of training requirements and what is expected when training must be conducted “at least annually.” In today’s Advisor, we get expert guidance from BLR’s safety editors. "Wherever OSHA standards require that employee training be conducted ‘at least annually,’ OSHA interprets that to […]
Material Changes May Require SPCC Plan Amendments
Investing in Green Infrastructure for Stormwater Management
NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluations: Part 2
Yesterday, we began a review if NIOSH health hazard evaluations. Today, we conclude with more questions and answers. What protections are provided for employees who participate in HHE investigations? Confidentiality. If desired and noted on the HHE request form, NIOSH will not reveal to the employer the names of the persons who made the request. […]
Stormwater Permits Can Incorporate Green Infrastructure
