Tag: Went Wrong

EPCRA Lessons Learned

By Clare Condon Aug 28, 2015 Emergency Preparedness and Response

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

#1. What Went Wrong A California-based poultry company with a facility in Kelso allegedly did not meet the deadline in 2013 for reporting chemicals stored at its facility. The company apparently failed to report that it stored over 500 pounds (lb) each of ammonia and sulfuric acid, and over 10,000 lb each of carbon dioxide, […]

SPCC—Lessons Learned

By Clare Condon Aug 20, 2015 Special Topics in Environmental Management

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

An oil production company operating in Big Horn County, Wyoming was recently fined for the discharge of approximately 162 barrels of oil into a tributary of a major river. The discharge came from a leak in a pipeline at its pumping facility. The facility is on an onshore oil gathering, pumping, and storage station that […]

RMP—No Release but a Huge Fine Anyway

By Clare Condon Jul 23, 2015 Emergency Preparedness and Response

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

It’s hard to swallow a huge fine for what might have happened. But, as part of its efforts to comply with the president’s EO to improve safety and security at chemical facilities, the EPA is hunting down companies that are required to develop RMPs but have not even though there has not been a release […]

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 […]