Tag: industry flares

EPA Considers Revising Flare Pollution Regulations

By Lisa Whitley Coleman, EHS Daily Advisor Aug 30, 2022 EHS Administration

Updated: Aug 30, 2022

As a result of lawsuits filed by 10 environmental groups, the EPA has signed two consent decrees requiring the Agency to consider updates to toxic air standards for industrial flaring, which is used as a pollution control measure to combust waste gas compounds at petrochemical plants and storage tanks. These air standards have not been […]

How Hazardous Are Industry Flares?

By Lisa Whitley Coleman, EHS Daily Advisor Nov 16, 2020 Special Topics in Environmental Management

Updated: Nov 16, 2020

A group of 10 environmental groups allied on October 29, 2020, to sue the EPA in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia over claims that the Agency has failed to reduce toxic air pollution at gas processing facilities, municipal solid waste landfills, petrochemical plants, and other large industrial sites.

Benchmark Gensuite and GIST Impact Announce Partnership to Bring Clarity to Sustainability and ESG Management

EHS Daily Advisor Staff

Benchmark Gensuite, a leading provider of cloud-based Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) and Sustainability software solutions, and GIST Impact, a market-leading impact data and analytics provider, on December 5 announced a strategic partnership to deliver comprehensive sustainability management and reporting capabilities to global organizations. This collaboration brings together Benchmark Gensuite’s robust digital platform for EHS and […]

8 Key Benefits of Implementing ISO 45001 in Your Workplace

8 Key Benefits of Implementing ISO 45001 in Your Workplace Every year, countless workers suffer injuries or illnesses in their workplaces. These incidents not only harm individuals but also lead to lost hours, increased absenteeism and decreased productivity for organizations. ISO 45001, the international standard for occupational health and safety management systems, offers a powerful […]

Environment, Health and Safety Compliance Checklist

Regulatory scrutiny around safety is increasing in every industry – don’t get caught without a solid understanding of what you’re responsible for. Whether you need help with hazard communication, injury prevention, or emergency response, KPA’s comprehensive EHS checklist enables safety managers to quickly assess compliance status, identify vulnerabilities, and validate safety protocols. This guide helps […]

EHS Insight’s Safety Maturity Model

EHS Insight’s Safety Maturity Model Workplace safety culture is shaped by an organization’s shared beliefs, values, and attitudes toward safety. When this culture isn’t aligned, safety initiatives struggle, leading to more injuries. To address this, companies must assess the maturity of their safety culture. Often, when companies face compliance or safety issues, they focus on […]

Top 5 OSHA Violations: How to Prepare for an Inspection

OSHA inspections don’t have to be overwhelming. In this exclusive eGuide, we break down the Top five OSHA violations of 2024 and share actionable insights from two of the most respected safety leaders in the U.S., Dr. L.F. Martin and James Junkin. Discover insider tips to address 2024’s most common OSHA violations and protect your workforce. Learn […]