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OSHA Cites St. Croix Refinery

By Guy Burdick, EHS Daily Advisor Dec 9, 2021 Enforcement and Inspection

Updated: Dec 21, 2021

A St. Croix refinery is facing $259,407 in proposed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) penalties after the agency cited the company for 20 violations of the process safety management (PSM) standard. Releases of oil and vapor into the air and fiery flares at a St. Croix refinery in February and May led to an […]

Senators Say Biofuel Program Hurts Big Oil

By Lisa Whitley Coleman, EHS Daily Advisor Sep 8, 2021 Enforcement and Inspection

Updated: Sep 8, 2021

Seventeen Republican senators on August 23 sent EPA Administrator Michael Regan a letter urging him to waive or significantly lower the 2020 renewable volume obligation (RVO) for Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) compliance and set the 2021 and 2022 “RVOs at levels that comport with reality.” Led by Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., and joined by 16 […]

GHS Pictogram Training Cheat Sheet

Clare Condon

The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires pictograms on labels to alert users of the chemical hazards to which they may be exposed. Each pictogram consists of a symbol on a white background framed within a red border and represents a distinct hazard(s). The pictogram on the label is determined by the chemical hazard classification.

11 Rules for Safe Handling of Hazardous Materials

Chris Kilbourne

Do your employees know how to handle hazardous materials safely? Here are 11 basic rules all employees who handle hazardous materials should know and follow.

Looking for Safety Meeting Topics? Here’s a Whole Year of Ideas

EHS Daily Advisor Staff

Why reinvent the wheel when there are so many ready-made safety observances to link up to? The National Safety Council (NSC) publishes an annual list of safety meeting topics. Here are some highlights.

Buyer’s Guide to EHS Software: Recalibrating to Meet the Moment

This is your definitive guide to making an EHS & Sustainability technology choice – the key to a safer, healthier and more sustainable workplace for employees, contractors, communities and the planet. EHS and Sustainability (EHS&S) management was once a siloed function – full of gaps with zero visibility and only seen as a cost-center – […]

Best Practices When Procuring, Placing and Maintaining Your Emergency Eye/Face Wash and Showers

For many employers, selecting and maintaining safety equipment is a small component of their overall safety plan. There are many pre-emergency measures that are necessary to ensure a safe environment for team members, as well as meeting complex OSHA requirements. Emergency response can sometimes be an afterthought, as prevention is perceived as paramount. Access Here.

EHS Management Continuous Improvement Guide

Looking for ways to strengthen your safety program and create a safer work environment? The right continuous improvement plan in place can help you better protect your people. Alcumus’ latest guide showcases each step of the Plan, Do, Check, Act Cycle and the necessary elements which should be included at each stage for a successful […]

Ensuring a Safer Workplace through a Comprehensive Contractor Qualification Framework

The weakest link in your qualification efforts may be your current program. By now, most organizations are familiar with the legal liability arising from activities of contractors and suppliers at a worksite. They recognize third-party compliance as the most difficult risk exposure to address and properly manage. One of the most effective ways to deal […]