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In our latest installment of Ask the Expert, brought to you by the team of industry experts at EHS Hero®, we look at a recent question from a subscriber asking about the OSHA requirements for electrical equipment inspection. See what the experts had to say. Q: How often should electrical equipment (e.g., MCCs, breaker panels, etc.), […]
A new study from emergency communications provider AlertMedia finds that U.S. workers are more concerned than ever about their safety in the workplace . The Austin-based company’s inaugural State of Employee Safety Report polled more than 2,000 full-time employed American workers 18 or older about their perceptions of workplace safety. The study found that 90% […]
EHS Now’s exclusive online summit is taking place on March 23-24, 2022. Join us for this free virtual event catered to EHS professionals looking to develop and refine their skills on a variety of topics, including fall protection, safety culture, OSHA recordkeeping, and more. Tackle crisis management and learn new leadership strategies in the wake […]
A federal judge held a New Jersey employer personally liable for $2 million in accumulated Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fines. An administrative law judge with the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission granted the Department of Labor’s (DOL) motion for summary judgment against Juan Quevedo-Garcia, owner and principal of BB Frame LLC, following […]
Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we examine ladder safety and OSHA’s standards for using ladders in the workplace. Ladders are an integral piece of equipment in many industries and workplaces, but they also are a major hazard if […]
On February 28, 2022, the EPA issued an internal memorandum detailing rules for an improved process to engage its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) sooner in the review of scientific and technical components of proposed EPA decisions. Timely expert advice, based on the review of scientific and technical information, from the SAB to support Agency decisions […]
On March 3, 2022, the EPA released its 2020 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis. The data revealed a 10% decline in environmental releases of TRI chemicals by facilities covered by the program between 2019 and 2020. “The 2020 TRI National Analysis summarizes TRI chemical waste management activities, including releases, that occurred during calendar year […]
Motor carriers now must obtain motor vehicle records (MVRs) annually for their drivers from Canadian and Mexican licensing authorities, as well as from State Driver’s Licensing Agencies, under a March 9 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) final rule (87 Federal Register (FR) 13192). The FMCSA is dropping the requirement for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) […]
As EHSDA’s Women in Safety Week wraps up, let’s recap the various content offerings that became available throughout the week. They highlighted the important role that women play in workplace safety today and in the future. Special thanks to KPA for sponsoring the week. Monday Back to Basics | Women in EHS Back to Basics […]
Brandy Bossle started her career as an industrial hygienist and then transitioned to an EHS specialist. She is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), and Certified Safety Director (CSD). She has been volunteering with the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) since 2018, where she is the current president of the Piedmont […]