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On June 18, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released a second update regarding its continuing investigation into the November 12, 2024, explosion at the Givaudan Sense Colour facility in Louisville, Kentucky. Two employees were fatally injured in the explosion, and three others were seriously injured. Large metal fragments of equipment were […]
The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) announced an increase in starting salaries for workplace safety inspectors on June 2. The new starting salary for fully qualified compliance safety officers was raised to $61,000 annually, an increase of more than 5% for the state’s frontline safety professionals. Compliance safety officers in the NCDOL’s Occupational Safety […]
As AI weaves itself deeper into the fabric of professional life, a quiet revolution is taking place behind closed doors. According to Intapp’s newly published 2025 Technology Perceptions Survey, professionals in sectors like accounting, consulting, finance, and law are adopting AI tools at record speed—often without waiting for official sign-off. A sharp uptick—with a catch In a […]
For years, industry groups have complained about the EPA’s failure to meet its deadlines for the reviews of new chemicals as required by the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Earlier this month, the Agency announced “it would disperse scientists from its independent research office to other divisions where they … will be tasked with approving […]
With more Americans delaying retirement or holding jobs with unique skill sets, older workers are reshaping the American workforce. Employees over 55 years old now account for nearly 23% of the workforce—a number that is projected to rise to 25% by 2031. As Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals partner with businesses to keep all […]
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin recently announced a proposal to approve the state of Arizona’s request to oversee Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) permitting for all underground injection wells in the state. Carbon sequestration wells, also known as Class VI injection wells, store carbon dioxide (CO2) deep underground that has been captured from an emissions source […]
On June 4, 2025, the EPA announced a penalty settlement in the amount of $270,437 with Ultramar Inc., doing business as Valero Wilmington Refinery, over chemical safety violations under both the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). The facility uses hydrofluoric acid, a dangerous chemical that can cause […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission vacated a series of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations of a Missouri construction company in a final decision on June 4. A review commission administrative law judge (ALJ) concluded that the Department of Labor (DOL) couldn’t establish evidence of an employer-employee relationship or employer knowledge of […]
On June 11, the National Safety Council (NSC) released research findings from the 2023–2024 MSD Solutions Lab Research to Solutions (R2S) and MSD Solutions Pilot Grant programs. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most common workplace injury, according to the NSC, which said its grant recipients were able to show practical applications and measurable progress toward […]
With the news that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has lost more than 700 employees since the start of the year, climate advocacy groups are growing concerned about the agency’s effectiveness going forward. The Song of the Week explores environmental themes with “Plastic Beach,” the title track of the 2010 album by British virtual band […]