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Overexposure to lead is one of the most common overexposures found in industry. In fact, lead overexposure is a leading cause of workplace illness. Yesterday we discussed a recent Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforcement case concerning a facility that was lax in its efforts to protect workers from lead exposure. Today we offer […]
Q. Does replacing a 1000 gallon UST with an 8000 gallon UST in the same location require a PE-certified revision to the SPCC Plan if nothing else has changed at the site?
Recently, one of our subscribers asked the following question:
We treat our compressor condensate prior to discharge using this a crude oil water separator in a 55 gallon drum that has a 24 gallon oil storage compartment. Does the wastewater exemption apply? We are assuming that you are regulated under the federal Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations, and that your facility meets […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a final rule prohibiting employers from forcing drivers to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in violation of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. The rule includes reporting procedures for drivers who feel they are being coerced to break the law. Today we will focus on certain aspects of […]
The end of the year is a good time to review workplace injuries and illnesses. Yesterday we looked at the requirements for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Form 300A, The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses. Today we will address various scenarios for recording injuries and illnesses under OSHA’s regulations. Background. Under OSHA’s injury […]
As the year winds down, it is time to start preparing your Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Form 300A for posting. Today we will review the requirements for Form 300A, and tomorrow we will address various scenarios for recording injuries and illnesses under OSHA’s regulations. General Background Information Under OSHA’s recordkeeping regulation at 29 […]
Q. Can you please help me translate the federal rule regarding an “Onsite Consolidation facility”?
Here’s the scenario: An employee brings a plow to work in his truck that he intends to loan to a coworker. After the two employees have clocked out for the day, they go to the company parking lot to move the plow to the coworker’s truck. In the process of moving the plow from one […]
Recently, we received the following question from a subscriber: I need to include wording in my hazard communication program to comply with 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2)(iii). Do you have any suggestions?